Scent selection: Be sensible with scent to avoid staining

Most of us apply our favourite fragrance after we've dressed, yet alcohol in perfume can stain our clothes - especially if they're silk - and you may only notice the damage over time. Similarly, fragrances can react with sunlight to cause staining or skin irritation - on the decollete, for example, which many of us douse with perfume and is usually most exposed to the light...

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