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Beauty: 5 Tips for Applying Perfume Correctly

Choose Your Perfume Type Wisely The first of the 5 tips for proper fragrance application is to know the concentration of your perfume. All perfumes are made up of a base of 70° or 90° alcohol and natural or synthetic fragrant molecules. However, the longevity of a fragrance varies depending on i ...

13
May
2024

Perfume and Sun: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

Why should you not wear perfume in the sun? You may have heard that you should not apply perfume to your skin before going out in the sun. This statement is not a myth or a mere misconception. Indeed, perfumes can interact with the sun's ultraviolet rays. Due to certain plants or essential oils the ...

23
May
2024

Perfume and Personality: 5 Tips for Choosing Your Fragrance

1- Floral or fern notes for discreet personalities. The first tip to find the perfect match between perfume and personality is to determine whether one is more of an extraverted or introverted person. It is obvious that powerful perfumes that will catch the attention of everyone we meet do not corr ...

16
Oct
2023

Grasse: 3 good reasons to visit the city of perfumes

ury, attracted wealthy foreigners who built magnificent villas there. Princess Pauline stayed there in 1811 and gave her name to a garden. 2- For its perfume industry In the Middle Ages, Grasse specialized in leather tanning and had gained a reputation for high quality in this field. It was Molinard ...

15
Aug
2007

Organic fragrance: advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits of organic perfume The organic perfume is aimed at all those who are looking for chemical-free beauty products. Its main advantage is that it contains 100% natural ingredients. As a result, organic perfumes are devoid, in their composition, of synthetic materials used in conventional perf ...

28
June
2010

Unisex Perfume: 5 Things to Know About Unisex Fragrances

The first unisex fragrance was created in 1994. It was in 1994 that Calvin Klein revolutionized the world of perfumery by creating the first unisex fragrance. With its scent CK One, the American designer broke the norms of perfumery and abolished the boundary between men's and women's fragrances. A ...

04
Mar
2024

Flowers: 8 things to know about violets

e violets are mowed so that the plant can rest and get through the hot weather. The mowing allowed in the past an additional supply of leaves for the perfume industry. The harvest takes place from October to March and the flowers damaged or stemmed during this stage are reserved for the crystalli ...

09
Mar
2007

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

is renowned for its elongated, highly fragrant fruits. Among the remontant varieties, we can mention Nova Gento, Mara des bois characterized by its perfume of wild strawberries, Ostara or Reine des vallées. How to grow strawberries? Strawberries prefer a cool and rather acidic soil. Provide them ...

15
Mar
2007

May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

ingested. However, used in the right dosage, this plant has interesting pharmacological properties for the treatment of certain heart conditions. In perfumery, synthetic lily of the valley is used. In French, the word "muguet" appears in texts around 1200 in the form "mugue" or "musguet". The name ...

26
Apr
2007

Valentine's Day : history of the lovers' day

s to exchange sweet words and proofs of love. The most given gifts on this February 14 are a dinner out, chocolates or flowers for women and books or perfume for men. In addition, nearly one billion greeting cards bearing symbols of love (heart, winged Cupid, red roses) are sent each year on Vale ...

31
Jan
2008

The Mimosa Festival of Mandelieu La Napoule: the 2023 program

Mandelieu, capital of the mimosa The town of Mandelieu La Napoule near Cannes is nestled between the Esterel massif and the Tanneron massif which bears a majestic forest of mimosas. The Mimosa imported from Australia to the French Riviera by English botanists in the early 19th century, has long ...

07
Feb
2008

Valentine's Day: Gifts to Avoid

in 2023 for Valentine's Day, according to a YouGov study conducted in February 2023: 1- Flowers are the most popular gift, for 27% of respondents. 2- Perfume is favored by 21% of respondents. 3- Jewelry takes the third spot on the podium, for 12% of respondents, because they allow one to express lov ...

05
Feb
2014

Christmas in Grasse: A Market and Magical Entertainment

olidays in Grasse, the city has prepared a program full of sweetness and surprises for its visitors. During this time of sharing and indulgence, the perfume capital will have the scents of Gingerbread and roasted chestnuts wafting through its streets. The spirit of Christmas will sweep over the do ...

04
Dec
2014

The Rose Days: a floral exhibition at the Abbey of Chaalis in Oise.

mple, Hélène Carrère d'Encausse is associated with literature, Stéphane Bern with heritage, Catherine Meurisse with comics, and Arielle Dombasle with perfume. This year, Nikos Aliagas is the godfather of the Rose Days, and he will bring his presence and versatile artistic sensitivity to honor th ...

10
June
2015

Breast self-examination: why and how to do it? Note: Self-examination of the breasts is an important practice for early detection of breast cancer. It is recommended that women perform regular self-examinations to familiarize themselves with the nor

Why adopt this habit? Breast self-examination is a simple and effective screening method. Between two control mammograms or two visits to the gynecologist, this self-examination allows you to take an active role in your health. Palpating your breasts is a way to: => get to know your breasts well ...

16
Oct
2020

Beauty: what are the effects of smoking on your appearance?

obacco smell that lingers on your skin and clothes long after you've stubbed out your cigarette. Many smokers simply camouflage Tobacco odors with perfume and chew gum for bad breath. But the best way to take care of yourself and your appearance is of course to stop smoking! As you can see, qu ...

21
Sep
2021

Phacelia: 3 good reasons to plant this flower in your garden

y aesthetic, with their small Purple petals and long stamens of the same color. But above all they attract all kinds of pollinating Insects with their perfume, pollen and nectar. They will bring all kinds of auxiliary Insects into your garden, such as bees, bumblebees, butterflies and even ladybugs. ...

08
June
2022

Eczema problem: 5 mistakes to avoid

ome very frequent due to the Covid-19 epidemic, it is recommended that patients use soaps suitable for atopic skin or washing oils preferably without perfume. Because excessive hand washing can lead to eczema patches, these patients should also moderate their use of Hydroalcoholic gel and moistur ...

23
Aug
2022

How to make a tropical garden in France ?

lue passionflower, interesting for its ability to climb and to quickly cover a wall or a trellis. - the jasmine another climber with a delicious perfume - the wattakaka a beautiful climbing plant also called Chinese dregée (Dregea sinensis). Caution: if your area is regularly subject t ...

14
Sep
2022

Cosmetic allergy to the face or eyes: what to do?

especially thermal water-based creams like La Roche-Posay, Uriage or Avène. While your skin is recovering from the allergic reaction, avoid using perfume or makeup and protect your skin from the sun. If the rash is very extensive on your body, consult a physician for a cortisone cream and an ...

13
Oct
2022