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Organic fragrance: advantages and disadvantages.

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 perfumes such as synthetic musks and phthalates, for example. In organic perfumery, the range of available r ...

28
June
2010

May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

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 of this flo ...

26
Apr
2007

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

al and eco-friendly toys, safer and healthier for children: • Prioritize the quality of toys over quantity • Avoid highly allergenic scented toys and synthetic stuffed animals • Opt for cloth dolls and products made of natural fibers and wash them before use • Prioritize raw and unlacque ...

18
Dec
2013

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

This hormone has been used for over thirty years to treat insomnia. In France, for several years now, over-the-counter dietary supplements containing synthetic melatonin have also been available to combat insomnia and disorders related to jet lag... 700 new supplements containing it were launched o ...

26
Apr
2018

Hygiene in summer: be careful not to over wash!

ount of ingredients and get into the habit of washing with fragrance-free products. Also avoid harsh products (with a long list of ingredients and synthetic fragrance) in the shampoo and deodorant department. How to find the right balance? Without falling into the opposite excess which would ...

30
June
2022

Bed linen: how to wash a pillow?

efer to the label. It all depends on the model you own and the material it is filled with... As a general rule, feather or down pillows as well as synthetic pillows can withstand a wash cycle at 40°C. Before a machine wash, you should also check that your pillow has no holes because its filli ...

19
Aug
2022

Hobbies: why garden?

ing your own vegetable garden provides inexpensive and excellent quality fruits and vegetables. If you cultivate your garden without pesticides or synthetic treatments, you will be able to harvest vegetables as healthy as if they were labeled organic... Owning a vegetable garden allows you to ...

21
Sep
2022

Allergens in cosmetics in 5 questions

agrances that are the cause of allergies. These two categories of ingredients are therefore highly regulated by European regulations. However, any synthetic or natural substance that would be totally harmless for most people can become allergenic for you. To try to identify the ingredient you ...

06
Oct
2022

5 safety tips for two on a motorcycle

wear : boots or closed shoes that cover the ankles thick pants such as jeans or leather pants. In any case, you should absolutely avoid wearing synthetic clothing next to your skin when riding a motorcycle because this type of material could melt in case of a slip. 2- Inflate your tires prop ...

04
Nov
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

or VOCs that are hazardous to health. These harmful volatile organic compounds are also found in cigarette smoke and household products as well as synthetic home fragrances (air fresheners, scented candles and incense). To eliminate the pollutants that accumulate in our homes without our knowl ...

23
Jan
2023

Garden: What outdoor arrangements to choose this summer?

r decoration trends to follow this year is to prefer natural materials and colors. To prevent your garden from turning into a heat island this summer, avoid synthetic materials that heat up in the sun such as artificial turf or composite decking. On the other hand, vegetation and natural materials ...

27
Apr
2023

Griffonia: a natural anti-stress

rease serotonin secretion and regulate its levels, Griffonia simplicifolia is generally considered a natural alternative to SSRIs antidepressants and synthetic anxiolytics. This plant acts on the nervous system and provides better resistance to stress to help you regain more serenity and good mood ...

29
Aug
2023

Undercover: 5 things to know about the new series starring Audrey Fleurot

a drug trafficking operation. Commissioner Max Vernet (played by Thierry Neuvic) assigns her the task of investigating UBH, a particularly deadly new synthetic drug. 3- This series is led by a well-known team from France 2. If Audrey Fleurot agreed to take on the lead role in the series Infiltrée ...

22
Sep
2023

Clothing: 3 tips for buying less but better.

planet through a few simple gestures: - Limit your purchases in fast fashion stores. - If you have a small budget, prefer second-hand clothing. - Ban synthetic materials and prefer natural and biodegradable materials such as cotton, wool, or linen. - Prefer basic or timeless clothing as they go out ...

28
Sep
2023

Beauty: 5 Tips for Applying Perfume Correctly

or 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 its concentration of aromatic molecules. That's why we dist ...

13
May
2024

Kojic acid: miracle cosmetic active or risky ingredient?

name if you are one of those who keep an eye out for the latest Korean beauty or K-beauty trends and innovations... But beware! This plant-based or synthetic active ingredient is controversial. Some animal studies have shown that this ingredient can be toxic at high concentrations. In European reg ...

03
July
2024

French elegance: 5 tips for a chic summer look

look in summer is to wear lightweight fabrics. The lightest and most breathable fabrics are natural materials, such as cotton, linen, and viscose. Conversely, synthetic materials like acrylic and nylon may seem light but are not very breathable. In use, they can be uncomfortable or even irritating ...

06
Aug
2024

Beauty: How AI Helps Perfumers

reinvents the perfume creation process and sometimes proves more daring than the perfumers themselves. It is designed to optimally combine 288 natural and synthetic ingredients, categorized by olfactory families and accords. Based on this data, the algorithm can suggest different combinations to ac ...

19
Nov
2024