Historians aren’t sure of the exact origin of aromatherapy, but the practice is believed to date back at least 6,000 years, when it was common among ancient Egyptians to dose themselves in fragranced oils to connect with the gods and cure ailments. While the majority of us no longer crush up plants and herbs to…
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I’ve never been into the idea of having a signature scent. Twenty seconds into trying on my first perfume (the classic, spicy Paloma Piccaso), I got bored and proceeded to add a few generous spritzes of Bath & Body Works Cucumber Melon. While this is an appalling scent combination I could never in good conscience…
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Growing up, if the radio was on and my parents had any say in it, the oldies station would be playing. I heard Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place On Earth” countless times. But despite how accurately I can still screech it at a moment’s notice, the concept didn’t sink in until I walked into…
Read moreLet no one say Kim Kardashian isn’t a genius. In case anyone forgot, a million years ago, she skyrocketed to fame by capitalizing on the world’s obsession with her body. Through every KKW incarnation, that’s been the thing she’s come back to. Now she’s essentially turning objectification on its head, and she’s coming for our…
Read moreYou can look at fragrance two ways: Perfume is intensely personal, but it also makes for a great present. Compared to the necessity of a favorite foundation or palette, you’re probably less likely to buy a new scent on a whim—which is why perfume gift sets, in particular, are so perfect this time of year.…
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