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October 20, 2009 3:59 pm
Piling on SPF creams isn’t the only way to protect yourself from UV rays. A new study reveals that fabric and clothing color choice can play an integral role in thwarting premature photoaging, too. A passion for fashion can be good for you, after all. [NYT]
Harajuku girls are out. The big new beauty trend in Japan is for the boys. Male “aesthetic salons” and cosmetics lines are on the upswing in the Land of the Rising Sun, as an obsession with personal, masculine beauty—not necessarily metrosexuality—gains popularity. Ah, the Japanese. Always ahead of the curve. [Independent]
Histoire du No. 5 Chanel, Un Numéro Intemporel (The Story of Chanel No. 5, A Timeless Number) debuted today in select European countries. The illustrated book details the mystique surrounding Coco Chanel’s 1921 cult perfume, and includes such fascinating details as how the fragrance got its name and the origin of its classic flacon. In other words, a real page-turner for fragrance fans and true Chanel devotees. [WWD]
Microdermabrasion may have fallen from favor when some experts argued that its strong scrubbing action could actually be doing more harm than good, but the technique might have its moment in the spotlight yet again. Researchers are trying to assess how to use the treatment to stimulate maximum collagen production with minimal damage. It could be cool to slough in the very near future. [L.A. Times]
tags: Chanel
