Most women want to know how to achieve the natural make up look. Not only is it a favorite of ours, but it's also a look that men admire most on women. It is a look that enhances our natural beauty without changing our physical features. Applying make up in a perfect way is also a talent. Make up should be applied in such a way that you look beautiful as well as natural.
At the center of the Italian philosophy of well-being, as in many cultures, lies the belief that the well-being of the body and of the inner spirit are intertwined and irrevocably linked for eternity. Following this centuries old tradition of providing for the wellness of the entire being, the spas in Italy are designed to rejuvenate people to a renewed level of vitality.
"The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day..." Hippocrates once said. Seeking an Italian spa to de-stress, have beauty treatments or to alleviate serious health problems, such as arthritis, is very much in fashion in this chaotic and stressful time. As Hippocrates tells us, this is not a new phenomenon. The famous Greek physician strongly advocated the therapeutic benefits of the ancient spas.
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Movie stars, such as Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, David Niven and Cary
Grant, all wore Acqua di Parma's classic scent. This famous Italian
perfume matched their elegance, class and style.
"What is elegance?" asked famous photographer, Cecil Beaton. "Soap and water!"
Elegance takes much more than this, of course, but fine soap helps. Italian soaps have a high reputation, and many luxury brands are available. Famous Italian cosmetics companies such as Borghese, Cali and Perlier, as well as the Italian perfume manufacturers all make soaps. Other renowned Italian soap manufacturers include Gavarry, Valobra, Gori 1919. Olivella and Cucina are two American companies which use Italian olive oil to make their soaps.
You don't need expensive toners, moisturizers and other skin repair formulas in order to have great skin. In fact, you can achieve a healthier skin right from your home with the help of fruits. Lemon, papaya, avocado, citrus fruits, grape and pineapple are among a few of the fruits with natural skin care properties.
The Princess Entrepreneur: The Story of Borghese Cosmetics
Princess Marcella Borghese sounds like the name of a fairy tale heroine. Yet this Italian princess really did exist and founded the line of prestigious cosmetics named after her.
Legendary perfumer, Laura Tonatto has for years battled to perfume everything around her' according to her website. Nicknamed 'the Italian nose' the imaginative and creative perfumer is especially famous for developing scents inspired by literary and artistic works, such as Proust's delicious madeleine's. She has also created perfumes based on ancient recipes.
The story behind Italy's most famous fragrance, Borsari's Violetta di Parma, is a romantic historical saga.
In 1810, Marie Louise of Austria became Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife, and the Duchess of Parma. The marriage was a strategic political move on Napoleon's part - Marie Louise was the daughter of the Austrian Emperor Francis II, and through the marriage Napoleon hoped to legitimize his own empire.
Catherine de Medici, Queen of France from 1547 to 1559, has an infamous reputation. The wife of one King, and mother of three others, people associate her name with the horrific St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, poisonings, and political intrigue.
Whether this powerful woman was really guilty or used as a scapegoat is a matter of disagreement by historians, but there is no doubt that she was very unhappy.
The House of Ferragamo initially introduced a long line of perfumes and colognes in 1998. Available for both men and women, Ferragamo's fragrance line has experienced enough popularity to continually expand with newer and fresher scents.
Choosing the Perfect Italian Perfume for Your Personality
The Jet Setter:
Catch her if you can: Skiing in Aspen, Fashion Week in Milan, Sailing in Southampton... With things to do and people to see, this cosmopolitan babe is always jetting off to an exotic and fabulous destination. She's used to the finest life has to offer and this scent, a blend of ripe fruit and soft flowers with a shimmering base of spice and wood, is no exception. The delicate and airy fragrance will bring her right back to her summer past, spent sitting champagne in a garden on the chic island of Pantelleria.
Many times we don't give a second thought as to why we need to brush our teeth in between meals - we cannot let the sugars from desserts and candies upset our teeth. We need to remember to care for our teeth and more importantly, for the gums that hold them in place. Industrial toothpastes are based with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and other synthetic ingredients that make the toothpaste look like a false whipped up glue, though, we rarely question what the commercials are showing, or what is in the products we are using.
Essential oils give off different aromas and affect our senses immensely- and if we were to compare them to synthetic fragrance, there could only be one simple explanation. There isn't one.
Synthetics cost less that is about the only benefit they offer. In reality, fragrance is extremely harmful to breathe in. Essentials can be used to perfume, deodorize, disinfect and stimulate as well to repel nasty house pests. Use them as air sprays, in oil burners, in baths and during a massage.
The very name, Alamut, evokes the mysterious and exotic Middle East. This Persian castle inspired one of Italian perfumer, Lorenzo Villoresi's best-known perfumes, released in 2006, and described as being like something out of The Thousand and One Nights. His other scents include Garofano and Teint de Neige.
