detox, wax, and arch. no, it's not a porn movie, it's april beauty picks.



medicate your skin.
jatamansi, an infused herb which comes from an ancient hot plant, is rumored to have great effects on skin. try it out in the new l'artisan parfumeurorganic body line. available at l'artisan parfumeur boutiques. 68 thompson street. between spring and broom. 212.334.1500. www.laboutiquedelartisanparfumeur.com



wax on, wax off.
why should women do all the suffering? the completely bare flair men's wax lets a guy take it all off, or leave a design behind. yeah, we're speechless too. www.completelybare.com



arch your brow.
bushy brows stopped being cool around the same time as leisure suits. slim things down at the first benefit east coast brow bar at bloomingdales. shape your arch and wax your brow. 1000 third avenue. between 59th at 60th. 212.705.2000. www.bloomingdales.com



take a bath.
the acqua di parma iris noble bath salts, based on the emblem of the florentine aristocracy, have a great citrus-like floral scent that's made to keep you smelling like, well, acqua di parma iris noble bath salts. www.neimanmarcus.com



reverse the clock.
no one wants to tell you, but you're looking a little worn around the edges. the peau magnifique youth recruit from révive is a bio-engineered nightly regimen that can reduce your wrinkles by almost half. (so they say.) if only cellulite was that easy. www.reviveskincare.com



wake up.
how long are you going to hide those dark circles and puffy eyes? fear not, there's still hope. the dr. sebagh eye expert hydrates your skin, which helps get rid of puffiness and circles. www.blissworld.com



get detox.
your skin could use some serious cleansing. the detox clay mask from chantecaille purifies and firms skin with essential oils and minerals. now, just stay away from those back alleys, and you'll be fine. www.neimanmarcus.com



wear protection.
unless you're going for a goth look, sun discoloration can make your hair look like a canvas gone whitewall. the new redken uv whisper shimmer lotion can protect hair from dry frizz and sun damage. www.redken.com



quickie.
as in getting your teeth brighter and whiter ASAP with quickwhite from the new york center for cosmetic dentistry. think only 20 minutes and a diamond dust polishing paste. (diamonds, besides being pretty, are a non-abrasive cleanser and a great stain remover.) no, it won't work if you try to polish your teeth with your engagement ring. 128 east 71st street. between lexington and park. 212.288.4455. www.nyccd.com