blessed with an abundance of natural sunlight, golden colors or fresh tan scan easily be taken care of by visiting the beach with sun block, of ocurse, seeeing as it is essential to one's health - furthermore, keeping one's skin hydrated and smelling good everyday, body lotions are a must-have in every carioca household.

even with the high temperatures and physical activity being part of people's everyday routine, cariocas generally smell good, mainly because residents take various showers as well as regularly wear and reapply deoderant and cream throughout the day to always be fresh - it is an understandable habit that has been implemented in this society for decades.

one does not have to go further than down the streets of shopping districts or a shopping center, in order to come across some type of establishment selling verious skin care products, including but not limited to body lotion, oils, shower gels, face masks, and soaps.