ENLARGE




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An Erotic Novel



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A Literary Love Affair

Personal Care

Mexican brands of shaving creams, razors and toothpaste are almost identical to American, including names. You will get much better prices on them in supermarkets than in Hotel Zone shops. Shampoos are erratic. Rather surprisingly, some of the more obscure brands are much better than the familiar well-advertised names. The best place to buy shampoo is the pharmacy.

Hair

Lol-Be

Hotel Zone, Royal Sands Spa, open 9 AM to 9 PM. Lucia is there 11:30 am to 9 pm. $14 for haircut, $17 for shampoo-set MANAGER Lucia Caballero. PHONE: 881-0100 (Ask for Royal Sands, Salon de Belleza)

Full-service unisex beauty salon

Lucia cuts my hair exactly the way I like it -- fast, no disco music, always correct result. Also the place for the full beauty treatment for the ladies -- manicure: $10, pedicure: $12, facial: $26, massage: $31. The massage is a 45-minute full-body treatment. They start at the top and go to your toes and massage every inch of the way. Fluent English. Reservations recommended.

Lotions and Fresheners

Alcohol 96%

$2 for about 24 fl. oz.

Pure cane alcohol

Manufactured under various labels. Look for red label, which is ethyl alcohol made from sugar cane. If marked potable, this is supposedly drinkable and some Mexican recipes call for it. We use it as a mosquito-bite itch reliever and general after-bath freshener. Scent varies from brand to brand and bottle to bottle, but can be really nice. Blue label is denatured and doesn't smell as good.

Jojoba Creme

$2.10 for 4 oz. jar

A light and non-greasy creme that penetrates the skin without leaving an oily residue. Also available in an aloe vera variety called "Zavila." Available also in lotion, but creme is more concentrated and works better.

Sun

Sun Science

Spot-Protection Sun block 15, Elizabeth Arden $7.50

Intense sun protector

$3

Excellent lip balm that may be used on the nose, eyes and face. Glides on easily.