Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about this “beauty scat” thing, though I ain’t rightly sure what it is. Sounds like somethin’ messy, like what the chickens do in the yard, but folks say it’s about lookin’ good, so I reckon I’ll give it a whirl.
First off, washin’ your face. That’s just common sense, ain’t it? Like washin’ the dirt off potatoes before you cook ’em. You gotta get the gunk off your face, all that sweat and dirt from workin’ in the garden or the fields. Wash it good, real good. Use some soap, not too harsh now, somethin’ that smells nice, like them flowers in the spring. That’s what they call “cleansing”, I hear, makes your face all fresh and ready for the next step.
Now, this next part is a bit fancy, somethin’ called “toning”. Sounds like somethin’ you do to a fiddle, but it’s for your face. They say it makes your skin all balanced, like a good cup of coffee, not too bitter, not too sweet. I just splash some of that rose water on my face, seems to do the trick. Makes me feel all fancy, like a lady in town.
Next up, they talk about this “moisturizing” thing. Well, I never had fancy creams or lotions. When my skin got dry, I just used a bit of lard, you know, the stuff we use for cookin’. Makes your skin soft as a baby’s bottom, they say. But now they got all sorts of creams and potions at the store. I reckon you just find somethin’ that smells nice and feels good on your skin. Keeps your face from lookin’ like a dried-up prune, that’s what matters. You slather it on, not too much now, just enough to cover your face. Like spreadin’ butter on a biscuit.
- Washing (cleansing)
- Toning
- Moisturizing
Now, this “scat” part is where it gets confusing. It ain’t got nothin’ to do with chickens, that’s for sure. From what I gather, it’s like singin’ but without the words. Like makin’ noises with your mouth, like “doo-bee-doo” or “bah-bah-doo”. Sounds like somethin’ my grandkids do when they’re playin’. I guess it’s about feelin’ good, expressin’ yourself. And if you feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside, right? So maybe that’s how it’s connected to beauty. Like when you’re singin’ along to the radio while you’re makin’ dinner, you feel happy, and happy is pretty.
They say it ain’t easy, this “scatting”. You gotta know music and rhythm, like playin’ an instrument with your voice. You ain’t just singin’ words, you’re makin’ up sounds, improvisin’, like tellin’ a story without words. You just go with the flow, let the sounds come out. Like hummin’ a tune while you’re workin’ in the fields, but more… fancy.
So, how do you learn this “scat”? Well, they say you start by copyin’ other folks, the ones who know what they’re doin’. Listen to them sing those “doo-bee-doo” sounds and try to do the same. Then you start makin’ up your own sounds. Like learnin’ to bake a pie, you watch your grandma first, then you try it yourself, and after a while, you start addin’ your own little twists. You can even try to copy the sounds of other instruments, like a guitar or a trumpet, with your voice. Just let loose and have fun with it. That’s the important part, I reckon.
And maybe that’s the secret to this “beauty scat”. It ain’t just about lookin’ good on the outside, it’s about feelin’ good on the inside too. Like when you’re singin’ in the shower or hummin’ a tune while you’re workin’, you feel happy and alive. And that kind of happiness, well, that’s the prettiest thing of all. So wash your face, moisturize it, and then go ahead and “scat” your heart out, whatever that means. If it makes you happy, it’s gotta be good for you.
And remember, ain’t nothin’ wrong with a bit of lard on your face if that’s all you got. It worked for my grandma, and it worked for me. And if folks tell you different, well, just tell ‘em to mind their own beeswax. You do what makes you feel good, inside and out. That’s the real beauty secret, I reckon.
