Creating a perfume is a true art that merges with the history of man: the first perfumes of which we have traces date back to the Egyptian civilization, which used scented ointments in religious rituals, to bring man closer to divinity.
The first perfume for cosmetic use that we have traces of is in fact Kyphi , the perfume of the pharaohs , composed of numerous natural ingredients such as juniper, cinnamon, incense and myrrh, and which was used to relax the mind and improve sexual life.
Perfumes were oil-based compounds that were flavored with natural fragrances that, upon contact with the skin, released their aroma. When art was transported to the Middle East, perfumes became water-based and it was only in the 15th century, thanks to Catherine de' Medici, that alcohol-based perfume as we know it today was born .
Are there harmful ingredients in traditional perfumes?
Yes, unfortunately yes. In traditional perfumes we find an enormous quantity of synthetic odorous materials (for some perfumes even more than 100 different perfumed elements can be used) which, in some types of products can reach a concentration of 40%.
Analyses commissioned by Greenpeace for its report "Eau de Toxines" have shown that traditional perfumes contain toxic substances such as phthalates, which can be harmful to health and the environment.
The solution? Natural perfumes in oil!
For the creation of natural perfumes, high-quality raw materials are used that bring with them all the benefits of aromatherapy.
Oil perfumes are natural perfumes in which the alcohol is replaced by oil, usually sweet almond or argan oil .
Oil perfumes represent a different concept of perfumery : the scented notes are balanced differently and blend with our skin.
Oil perfumes do not leave a "trail ", the olfactory notes are less diffused, more discreet and persistent. The perfume will be a pleasant discovery only for those who are close to you.
Natural perfumes have a lower persistence than traditional ones, precisely because of the choice of raw materials with which they are made; however, with oil perfume it is possible to have a greater persistence even in natural perfumes!
What are the benefits of perfume oil?
- Oil perfumes are more concentrated , oils are better able to retain the scented notes for greater intensity and duration.
- The oil perfume melts into the skin and is intensified by the heat of your body.
- It spreads gradually and in a delicate and discreet way , but you can renew the application whenever you want : they have practical packages to always carry with you, even in the smallest clutches!
- Perfume oil is suitable for all skin types : alcohol is a substance that can dry and irritate the most delicate and sensitive skin.
The oil, in addition to making the perfume last longer, nourishes the skin and is therefore also suitable for dry skin.
- Oil fragrances are easier to dose than spray perfumes: the roll-on applicator allows you to perfectly control where you apply the perfume and how much you use. You can reapply whenever you want : roll-ons are practical to carry with you, without bulky glass bottles!
- Oil-based perfumes do not contain alcohol and are therefore halal cosmetics , meaning they are cosmetics that can also be used by Muslim believers.
Oil Perfumes: How to Use Them?
Oil perfumes usually have a roll-on applicator that helps you precisely measure the amount of product used and make a targeted application.
Apply the perfume to your wrists and remember not to rub them together : rubbing breaks the perfume molecules and overheats the area, making the fragrance less long-lasting.
You can also apply the oil perfume on your neck : since it does not contain alcohol, you do not run the risk of irritation and stains, even if you expose yourself to the sun.
If you want, you can also apply the perfume to the pulse points , the parts of the body where the most blood flows and therefore the warmest: the inside of the elbow, the back of the knee and the ankles.
My extra tip
If you love scented hair , oil perfumes are the right solution for you!
Classic perfumes can damage your hair and dry it out because of the alcohol, and hair perfumes can weigh it down.
To perfume your hair, do this: slide the roll-on wheel on the palm of your hand, distribute it between your hands and apply it to the ends of your hair: this way you will have soft and perfumed hair!
