same notes, but the order of the notes is what makes a song appealing to you. Fragrances are much the same and the order of those notes creates the scents that stand out. The top notes are what you smell immediately. These evaporate first. Then the middle notes emerge, and the ‘dry down’ reveals the base notes. This is what you can smell for the longest on the skin.
Fragrances also offer a variety of concentrations, which affects how long they last. The weakest is Eau de Cologne, followed by Eau de Toilette and then Eau de Parfum, which is typically the most expensive.
The world of perfumery can be overwhelming with its various scents, prices, and names. Selecting fragrances that work for you can take time as you sift and compare. You may be attracted to a certain type of fragrance, woody or floral for example, and identifying which families or categories appeal most to you can help eliminate some of the guesswork. Subscription services, like ScentBird, can help you find your match without breaking the bank.
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5. Mix Up Your Moisturizing Routine
Moisturizing helps to keep the skin supple and avoid wrinkles. To start your day off right, use a formula that is loaded with SPF and antioxidants, which protect against environmental aggressors such as sun and pollution. Energizing formulas can also help wake up tired-looking skin and hide the evidence of nocturnal activity.
After sundown, the skin enters repair mode, so boost its internal functions with night cream or oil. Choose a nourishing formula designed to promote cell renewal and stave off the signs of aging.
It’s okay to adjust your routine according to the seasons; upping the UV protection and using lighter gel/water-based textures in summer and layering on the hydration during the winter.
6. Shed Those Layers
Every day the human body sheds around 50 million flakes of skin. Unfortunately, the turnover of new cells decreases as we age. The key to maintaining a fresh face is exfoliation or the removal of the very top layer of the epidermis.
Exfoliation keeps pores clearer and blemishes at bay, making skin feel and look smoother. Cleansers often double up as exfoliants. These can be physical exfoliants like the grains of salt in a scrub, or chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy acid. Exfoliating every day can be harsh and ultimately counterproductive so once a week is ideal.
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Toning is almost as important as cleansing and moisturizing and should be