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Picture this: You’re getting ready for a night out.
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Your hair is done, your makeup is flawless, and the outfit’s a slay.
The final touch?A little perfume, of course!
Rosemarie Ingleton,a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, agrees.
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“You should also avoid any compromised area of the skin,” she says.
New York City-based perfumerMarissa Zappassays that if vabbing makes you feel good, go for it.
“I don’t really think it’s harming anyone.
If that’s what empowers the wearer, why not?”
Zappas suggests instead looking for actual fragrances that capture the feel.