tip Oily skin holds perfume scents longer than dry skin. So, before applying perfume, rub a very thin layer of Vaseline or petroleum jelly on your skin. You will smell delicious for hours.
	venue There is a new spa in town all set to pamper your over-partied self. Located in a plush area in Bandra, the queen of suburbs in Mumbai, Bambooo Tree All Day Spaa exudes a feel of freshness and rejuvenation through its exotic therapies for both men and women. From concern-specific massages – like those for pregnant women – to exotic candle ones, its extensive menu promises a day well spent.
	pick Tried and tested, Shiseido’s Future Solution LX is one of the best things you can do for your skin. The face wash is perfect for oily skin but the star product is definitely the day cream – light as water, it keeps the skin nourished for the whole day! Don’t blame us if you keep touching your face all the time afterwards, we did too!
	whiff Reminiscent of Thierry Mugler’s childhood dreams, Angel embodies the genius of unbridled imagination and the boldness of a true original. Cunningly candid, the patchouli-vanilla accord is unsettling. It is tempered by cedar and white musk which adds nuance to the base, making this a unique addiction. Take a voluptuous step forward.
flashback Before you waste the fancy pack of breath mints you buy every other day, take a moment to thank your stars that you do not live in ancient Rome. For though fingers and twigs made great toothbrushes, the Ancient Romans were amongst the first to use charcoal as mint, while other cultures used burnt sticks to help reduce the stench. Later, in the 1800s, when young ladies were looking to improve their own body odour, they borrowed this technique and adapted it to simply sucking or chewing lumps of charcoal, leaving them minty fresh and black-toothed…(believe it or not, black teeth was actually in fashion back then!)

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