Perfumes and Colognes

Perfumes and colognes are a vital part of many people's beauty arsenal, but they need to be used wisely. Here are some details:
  • Apply perfume and cologne to your skin rather than your clothes. Chemicals in the perfume may weaken fabric or change its color.

  • A dab of petroleum jelly rubbed over your wrist or neck where you've put perfume or cologne will help the scent last longer.

  • Apply perfumes and colognes before putting on your jewelry. The alcohol and oils in your favorite scent can cause a cloudy film on jewelry.
Blemishes are enemy No. 1 when it comes to skin care. In the next section, we'll examine how to treat and prevent them.
Fresheners for the Bath
 Baths can be a great way to make your skin smell fresh. Try one of these ideas for your next bath:
  • To revive tired muscles, add several handfuls of Epsom salts to your bathwater.

  • To soften skin, toss 2 to 3 teaspoons of baking soda into the tub.

  • For a soothing and fragrant skin massage, mix equal parts of peanut oil, camphor oil, and castor oil and add to the tub as you draw the water.

  • Make yourself a soothing milk bath by adding 1/2 cup dry milk powder to warm bathwater.

  • To get rid of flaky skin or the remnants of last summer's tan, add 1 cup of cider vinegar or the juice of 3 fresh lemons to your bathwater. Slough off dead skin cells with a dry sponge or brush.