wonder if it would stop my face from being so red... I am on weird medication which affects my face... My body is lovely and tanned but every time I go out someone mentions my red face .. it gets worse too when I have a glass of wine or two.. can't seem to get a foundation that will stay on when I sweat in this heat, so usually just don't go out.. what a bummer. I also can't do a dam thing with my hair here in spain. Looks like I've had a fright, so if anyone can recommend a good hair product too, I'd be very grateful.

I recommend Mercadonna hair products, I find their range is extensive, not sure which one would be best for your hair though. Lynnxa, if I remember rightly said that a professional hairdresser that she knows only uses the Mercadonna range of hair products.

Rosemary

My daughter bought a tub of solid coconut oil from an Asian shop in England, you rub a tiny bit in your hands and smooth over your hair. It tames your hair and makes it healthy and shiny. It's what the Asians use and look what nice hair they have.

I love coconut oil - you don't seem to be able to get it here

that & cocoa butter - makes your skin so soft

The Instituto Español do a great range of body lotions, including aloe vera and avena (oatmeal). Very good value from any farmacia, only €2.50 for a great big bottle of Avena which lasts me six months. PS I'm not on commission!

The Spanish girls used to use olive oil, I guess that's similar? These days it all comes from Loreal!

I often use cocoa butter body lotion. I love the smell

did you ever find it in Spain?

I once got some rom Avon, but never found anywhere else

No, I took plenty with me and my daughter brought some out when she visited

I've seen more than one brand of cocoa butter body lotion/cream stocked in our local Primor shop.

I now use the Monogotas Vainilla body lotion from Mercadona (€1.65) and find it very good. When we first moved here I couldn't find vanilla scented lotion anywhere so had to stock up on trips back to the UK, but I can now use that space (and weight) in my suitcase for something else!

thankyou

I didn't realise Mercadona did the vanilla (& coco) bodylotion & cologne, although I have used the shower gel - I just checked the online site & I'll get some on my next order

I'd give the cologne a try-out in store before buying, if I were you - personally I find it way too strong and sickly, although the body lotion and shower gel is fine.

If you like perfume with some vanilla, get someone to treat you to a bottle of Shalimar by Guerlain - I've been using it since I was 18 and have never found anything I like better.

We is all smellin' nicceeeeeee