2020 . 10 . 13
An article that, starting from the myths about its origin, tells the story of the Bulgarian rose, a precious ingredient due to its high quality and rich in beneficial properties and therefore also used in cosmetics and for aromatherapy ...
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2020 . 10 . 13
Through the words of Louis Vuitton perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, we discover his point of view on the world of past, present and future perfumes, on social media, the collaboration with his young daughter, being transparent and much more ...
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2020 . 10 . 13
An article to get an idea of how the Chinese and more generally Asian markets are approaching the world of perfumes
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2020 . 10 . 09
It must have been during confinement that I first came across perfume critic, author, blogger and vlogger Persolaise, alias Dariush Alavi. I watched a few of his interviews with perfumers on his YouTube channel, and then, intrigued and hungry for more, I started to listen to his fragrance reviews on his “Love at First Scent” series. I was immediately struck by his ability to describe fragrance with such a rich vocabulary and inventive analogies, so that those of us not experiencing the scent at the time would take note, and possibly be curious enough to go in search of said scents. I recently caught up with Persolaise to talk about his career, his industry observations and ultimately to challenge him to some of the questions he asks in his own interviews.
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2020 . 10 . 06
There are a number of cultural, social and demographic factors that lead us to tolerate or even appreciate unpleasant odors in our beauty products and to consider them more effective than others with a neutral or pleasant smell. In fact, these products are often assimilated to medicines, something that therefore does us good but often has a not very tasty taste (just think of the countless medicines with a rather bitter taste). Some bad smells can then be linked to particular situations or positive memories for each of us and therefore be more than appreciated. Finally, since "those who want to look a little must suffer" it is common practice to make efforts or sacrifices (and therefore also endure a bad smell) in order to enjoy the beneficial effects of these cosmetics.
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2020 . 10 . 06
If a product is moisturizing it means that an ingredient is a humectant, while “moisturizer” means that an ingredient is occlusive. If your skin is dry, it means that it is low in oil and therefore needs to be treated with a moisturizer; if it is dehydrated, and therefore low in water, it needs a moisturizer.
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2020 . 10 . 06
This article summarizes nine mistakes that cause our skin to age prematurely and not be as healthy as it should and could: not sun protection, smoking, not removing makeup correctly, drinking little water, not using a moisturizer, eating unhealthy and gain weight or lose weight quickly, use incorrect cosmetic application procedures, and use unsafe natural products.
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2020 . 10 . 06
We read, through the words of the independent perfumer Sherri Sebastian, how her work has changed, for the better, due to the isolation due to Covid-19.
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2020 . 10 . 06
The challenges to be faced in order to make the world of cosmetics greener, more sustainable, environmentally friendly and transparent
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2020 . 10 . 02
What happens when an eclectic group of fragrance industry professionals come together to create an alternative for the modern fragrance enthusiast? Scent Trunk arose with the goal of offering a unique olfactory experience in a direct-to-consumer approach. With a launch calendar inspired by pop culture, art, trends and travel, Scent Trunk’s Fragrance Council searches for under the radar, indie perfumers to commission a new fragrance every month and season. In this article, Creative Director Yosh Han, tells us more about the concept from its inception to what’s coming soon.
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