The Fragrance that is Greenery and Why Perfumers Flirt with It.

In researching what are the up and coming trends in perfumery for 2023 the term "greenery" or "herbaceous" kept appearing. A green note is defined as the smell of cut stems, fresh cut grass, sometimes wet with dew, green peas, hay and leaves when they are crunched in your hand. Perfumers often balance the scent out with a floral or mossy base note. The "greenery" scent is said to give rise to memories of spring and summer days, because of this it can have the potential to evoke pleasant  feelings of happiness and positivity. Could this be one of the reasons why perfumers flirt with this fragrance in varying degrees from time to time?

In 1947 Balmains Vent Vert was the first time the green note was used prominently in a perfume, it contained large amounts of Galbanium. Galbanium is an aromatic gum resin of certain umbelliferous Persian plant species. Umbelliferous plants also include celery, carrots and parsley.

For 2023 I will be introducing a new line of  "greenery" inspired handmade soaps! I have already flirted with this fragrance in my Spa Soap Line with, Corriander and Salted Olive Castile Handmade Soap and my Summer Soap Line with, Summer Weather Changing Handmade Soap. I will be introducing, Sage and Vetiver Handmade Soap, Lemongrass and Ginger Handmade Soap, Spa Castile Handmade Soap and Tuberose Castile Handmade Soap. These earthy, yet light and fresh scents are a look forward to warmer, lighter days. A time when we catch that first scent of spring, it's coming, we just have to wait a bit longer. Anticipation, how sweet or green it is!

Check out my Etsy shop during the month of January 2023 for new soaps being added! MercurialGirlbyGina For further reading I recommend Ken Druse's book The Scentual Garden

and a short history of perfume The Story of Perfume.

Gina💗

Lemongrass and Ginger Handmade Soap

Sage and Vetiver Handmade Soap

Lemongrass and Ginger Handmade Soap

 

Winter Skin Woes!

Now that the holiday rush is over and we have time to slow down and settle back into our old routines, we realize that we are heading into the coldest and harshest part of the winter season. Then we realize, wow my skin is really dry!

Dry skin in the winter can often be painful, especially when it is on the hands. It is often hard to keep the hands moisturized because we are always using them. Why does this happen to our skin during the winter months?

Cold temperatures and low humidity are the primary culprits. When the outer layer of the skin, which is made up of lipids and dying or dead skin cells, becomes damaged it can become dry and irritated. Our skin has less moisture and lipids during the winter therefore making it prone to irritation and dryness.

Moisture is key to keeping our skin healthy. Things like indoor heating, cold winds, taking baths or showers that are too hot and using harsh soaps can contribute to skin irritation. Other things like, age, gender, ethnicity and medical conditions can also factor into winter skin woes.

So what are some things that can help our skin during the winter months;

• Humectants such as glycerin and sorbitol prevent the loss of moisture. Both these ingredients are in my handmade soaps!
• Staying hydrated, make sure to drink plenty of water during the cold weather.
• Using a humidifier can help put much needed moisture back into the indoor air in our homes. 

These are just a few things you can do to help your skin in the winter. For additional reading check out this link. Medical News Today What to Know About Dry Skin in Winter

It is important to give our skin all the TLC we can during the winter months. All my soaps have glycerin added to them and are vegetable or honey based. I am including a coupon link for $2.00 off your order when you buy 3 soaps from my Etsy shop. COUPON HELPMYWINTERSKINWOES

Wishing all a Happy and Healthy New Year, looking forward to 2023!

Gina💗 

Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Handmade Soap with no color added.

 

A Great Weekend at Arts on the Lake!

What a wonderful craft and art fair at Arts on the Lake in Kent, NY this past weekend! I felt so privileged to be included with such talented artists. This was my last show of the season and what a wonderful one it was!

With the coldest winter months ahead and all of us spending more time indoors it is important to pay special attention to our skin.  In these next few months I will be brainstorming about what new soaps I can add to my Etsy shop. For those of us who live in cold weather climates it is important to keep our skin moisturized during these months. Glycerin soaps are very moisturizing, I would recommend a Castile or oatmeal base during the cold weather months. I have both in my Etsy shop and I offer sales every month.

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Gina 💗

Fine Art and Craft Fair at Arts on the Lake

Coriander and Salted Olive Spa Castile Handmade Soap

 

Lavender Mint Oatmeal Handmade Soap

Last Craft Fair of the Season!

Thanks to all who came out this past weekend for the St. James the Apostle Bazaar and Camp Herrlich Holiday Market, both days were a lot of fun! My last fair for the season will be at;

Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel on December 10th and 11th from 11:00am-3:00pm. 

Gina💗

Table at Camp Herrlich