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The Origins of Beauty in Modern Days

For much of the Western world, notions of beauty date back to the ancient Greeks. Classicist David Konstan, says we owe our healthy and unhealthy notions of beauty in many cases to the artists and geniuses of Athens. The key to understanding it all ultimately comes down to a single word. For many years, Konstan says, scholars didn’t think that the Greeks had a specific concept of beauty. As far as they knew, there was only the all-purpose word kalós , which was often used to mean good. It wasn’t until Konstan began studying the similar and lesser-known word kallos that the real notion of Greek beauty became clear. “When God created the world, he looked at the world and he said it is good. In Greek, that's translated to the adjective kalós . God didn't mean it's beautiful, he meant it's a fine piece of work,” Konstan says. “Whereas kallos does, interestingly enough, have a corresponding word in Hebrew, which also refers very specifically to physical att

Lavender Oil - Oil of Beauty

Lavender is a herb plan, originated in the coastal hills of the Mediterranean and was spread throughout Europe by the Romans. Many species of lavender are grown for decorative uses but some are also used as culinary herbs and for production of essential oils. Lavender is cultivated mainly for the extraction on Lavender essential oil. Lavender also got its name from the shade of the special flowers of Lavandula officinalis. English lavender yields a highly effective essential oil with very sweet overtones that can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. Use of Lavender Essential Oil Facial Steam Lavender oil can be used in facial steams to experience better results. Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil and some rose petals to the warm water. Cover your head with towel and take the steam for ten to fifteen minutes. Sprinkle cold water on face after this and pat dry. Blackhead   Get rid of blackheads by applying lavender oil to the a

The Ancient Perfumes

I got to know that in the ancient world oils were used as the carrier medium for perfumes .  In modern perfume making, an alcohol is usually the carrier medium, with essential oils added for lasting fragrance combined with fixatives, coloring agents and preservatives. Alcohols evaporate much more

How to Get a Glowing Skin

Every woman these days is familiar with the basic skin care tips. It is because the females are more concerned about keeping their skin pimples free and glowing. To cope up with the ever changing world, the women have to keep themselves up-to-date.Some beneficial foods also ensure to provide us the sufficient nutrients and antioxidants which keep our skin cells healthy and dehydrated. Some of

What's Your Perfume Personality?

Searching for the ultimate gift? Look no further! After reading this editorial you’ll know exactly why our perfumes are perfect presents for any occasion.  BOLD You love being in the spotlight and use perfume to stand out. Therefore, your scent has to be unique and powerful. You tend to go for the fashion-forward and edgy notes, and love the idea of having a signature scent that people remember.

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5. In Your Belly Button Your navel is useful for more than just belly piercings. Dab a few drops of perfume on the spot if you're wearing a midriff-baring crop top or bikini. "Any area on your body that radiates heat will enhance a scent, and your belly button does just that," says Caisse. 7. Behind Your Knees