Answers for guys

Lab Series Skincare for Men, creating products with guys’ needs in mind, launches three new skincare products for metrosexuals. Instant Moisture Gel (B1,400/50ml) is oil-free and refreshing. When used consistently—daily, nightly or after shaving—your skin will look healthier. Instant Moisture Eye Gel (B1,400/7.5ml) wakes up tired eyes by decreasing swelling and wrinkles. Instant Moisture Lip Balm (B850/10ml) protects lips from nature’s effects and brings back softness and smoothness. It’s not sticky, heavy or glossy so you can enjoy its cooling sensation as often as you want. (Try 1/F, Central Chidlom, 02-655-7777.)

Most Serene

Joining the famed Divana Massage & Spa on Sukhumvit 25 is DVN Spa (8 Sukhumvit 35, 02-261-4818/-9. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. www.dvn-wellbeing.com). The sister outlet is located in a beautiful contemporary Thai house with garden in a two-rai compound. Treatments are available a la carte or as packages such as Green Grass Steps (B1,450), an 80-minute program consisting of a pepper berry foot soak, mandarin & grapefruit foot scrub, aloe-vera rub, DVN Foot Massage and warm herbal compress. Another favorite is Flourishing Four Hands (B2,850), an aromatic body massage by two therapists. Future plans for DVN include a new outlet, Divana Kaya, on Thonglor Soi 17.

Fragrant Fingers

Molton Brown, London purveyor of plant-based bath products, invites you to try their new White Mulberry Collection. Pamper your hands with the Fine Liquid Hand Wash (B1,100) and Soothing Hand Lotion (B1,100). White mulberry root combined with oils of mimosa, green tea and elemi (a fragrant resin from tropical trees) smells so good you’ll be sniffing your hands all day. Want to try before you buy? Experience a sensuous hand washing at the Molton Brown counter at Paragon, where the attendant dries your fingers one by one. (Try M/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-9000.)

Wheeling Activity

Riding nine years of success in the Thai bike market, LA Bicycle launches new products for better and easier driving. The lively orange E-ZE1000 (B24,000) is a cross between housewife bike and motorcycle. It has the classic front basket and pedals, with the addition of a battery driven motor and headlight. EX-450 (B17,000) is a blend of racing motorcycle and bike. With battery power, disc brake and v-brake, you can pedal it or drive it. EX-250 (B12,000) looks part Harley Davidson with big forks and mini side wheels. (Try LA Sale & Service, 58/1 Phuthamonton Sai 2 Rd., 02-865-4191-2, www.la-bicycle.com)