also common amongst locals, catalog purchases from individual vendors from companies such as avon and natura which produce an etxensive amount of beauty products - these sellers are known by word-of-mouth, but many beauty salons as well as cariocas themselves, might know of a friend, or a friend of a friend, who is in the business.

all over rio, one can also find many spas with body treatments and massages ont heir menu - these relaxing establishments generally also sell products involving body care - here is a list of some of the spas one can find in the marvelous city (link).