Bite Autumn 2012

bite oils

Finally, I tried Butterfly 3, a soft floral fragrance which is fresher and younger. The top notes of Basil and Violet give a playful spicy edge that makes this perfume great for day or evening wear and suits all seasons. It was a pleasure to try all three fragrances at Arabian Oud and I really enjoyed the experience. The oil base adds a feeling of balance, and allows the mixture of varied ingredients to give an overall harmonious result. I loved the fact that the perfume lasted all day, and that you did not experience any of the harsh chemical notes you often get when first spraying an everyday perfume. The prices are high, but if you are looking for something special that will last for a long time,I would definitely recommend this store. Another brand using natural oils is Malin and Goetz. The New York based company founded by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, specialise in products that use natural ingredients. I tried their perfume oil Vetiver, packaged in a hand labelled bottle that gives a lovely apothecary feel. Developed for both men and women, the fragrance has intensity, but manages to remain light and subtle at the same time. It is probably not one for the girly girls, but it is definitely

new unique fragrance. Relatively new to the mainstream beauty market is Argan oil. Originating exclusively from Argan trees in Morocco, this oil can be used for both skin and hair. In Morocco, the oil has been used traditionally to solve skin problems such as acne and eczema and is also used in remedies for rheumatism and topical skin burns. It has now

known for their best selling hair oil. I tried Moroccanoil Light. The ‘light’ refers to hair colour rather the product itself, as this is specifically made for blonde or fair hair (the product is also available for darker hair).You can use the oil in a number of different ways; before drying on wet hair to condition, or after drying to finish. I applied a small amount of oil before drying and noticed a real difference immediately. My hair had a much smoother healthier look and I had none of the usual flyaway dry ends! This product may seem quite expensive for a hair treatment, but it’s a worthy investment. Being quite versatile, you only need to apply really small amount each time you use it. I tried applying the oil before a bikram yoga session, and noticed my hair was a lot less dry afterwards. It would be a great product to take on holiday, or use afterwards if your hair has been exposed to a lot of sun. I was concerned about using oil on my hair at first as it is quite fine, but unlike a lot of other products, this did not make my hair lank and greasy a day after washing. A definite thumbs up! www.arabianoud.co.uk

been discovered by many of the world’s leading hair and skincare companies and is being used as the key ingredient in their products. One of the first companies to start using Argan oil was Moroccanoil. They offer a range of hair and skin products, but are mostly well

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worth trying if you are looking for something new and unique. This is also a little lighter than the Oud perfumes, so it is good if you want to mix it with another oil or fragrance. Petitgrain Tonic is another natural product from Malin and Goetz. The ‘paired performance’ fragrance can either be used for balance with their Synthesized Geranium Leaf

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or on its own. Petitgrain is an essential oil extracted from the bitter orange plant, so this fragrance has a lovely fruitiness, but with a sharper more s o p h i s t i c a t e d edge. It’s really nice and light to wear on its own, or great to try with an existing perfume to make

THEWAY FORWARD FOR TODAY’S BEAUTY SOCIETY. RACHEL MOORE INDULGES HERSELF IN SOME EXQUISITE FRAGRANCES USING ONLY NATURE’S INGREDIENTS.

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