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Four Tips For Choosing a Fragrance
Recently, I popped into noted natural perfumer Mandy Aftel's Berkeley, CA studio for a tour. I found it quite inspirational to see someone so passionate about her work. Seriously, the enthusiasm was contagious.
How-To: Make Your Own Perfume Solid With Tips From Mandy Aftel
According to Allure, "The trend toward using natural ingredients was pioneered by perfumer and author Mandy Aftel."
Well, guess what? Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with the famed perfumer in her Berkeley, CA studio.
Perfumer Mandy Aftel on Food-Based Fragrance Trend
Last week, I met renowned natural perfumer, author, and owner of Aftelier Perfumes, Mandy Aftel, in her visually stunning Berkeley, CA studio.
With wood built-ins, glass bottles lining the windows, and apothecary style furnishings, it was a little Frank Lloyd Wright with a pinch of Harry Potter. Topped off with the collective smell of essential oils and perfumes?
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Five Ways to Use Epsom Salts For Beauty
Last night, I was feeling under the weather so my mom recommended I take an epsom salt bath to help ease my achiness. I hadn't used epsom salts since the sprains and strains of my high school athletic career.
But I was hopeful that this old-timey cure would do the trick for my adult flu.
Six Fragrance Types at a Glance
The big trend right now in fragrance is gourmand, or food-based aromas, according to perfume expert Mandy Aftel. So what does it all mean anyway? Are you a floral kind of gal or does chypre do it for you?
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