More jasmine for the lips (for previous, see here & here) — Alteya Organics Jasmine & Ylang-Ylang Lip Balm: "Alteya’s Organic Jasmine Ylang-Ylang Lip Balm is rich, nourishing lip treatment that may help bring reliable protection for sensitive lips from the harsh environment. Formulated with rich botanical oils, it helps reveal soft, beautiful and healthy lips." $3.99 at Smallflower (also: Vanilla Geranium, Rose, Lavender, Lavender Mint, Grapefruit Zdravetz).
The daily lemming
For anyone who is still wishing for a tub of that Rodin lip balm but doesn't want to spend so much, here's a cheaper alternative: Korres Jasmine Lip Butter. "This rich butter leaves lips deeply moisturized, supple, and kissably soft. Korres Lip Butters are formulated with natural oils and extracts to soothe and condition lips. Shea butter and rice wax provide lasting hydration and softness. This shiny, juicy pop of color comes in an array of "flavors" and is ideal for dry lips." (I have not smelled or tested it, but I can vouch for the Korres Jasmine Shower Gel.) $12 for 6g at Sephora.
Jasmine & Ylang
Dior’s François Demachy looks at the production of jasmine in Grasse, and then (below the jump) he goes to Nosy Be in Madagascar to look at the production of ylang ylang. (See also: Le Jasmin en Inde, The Land of Bergamot and Rose de Mai.)
Friday scent of the day 4/7
Friday is here! Plus, World Health Day (the theme for 2017: depression) and No Housework Day and Billie Holiday’s birthday. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with jasmine, if you have one.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
I’m radiating jasmine in Diptyque Essences Insensées 2015. When it fades a bit, I may add a dab of La Via del Profumo Tawaf…
Egyptian jasmine
A short film from International Flavors & Fragrances' in house naturals facility, Laboratoire Monique Rémy, on the Egyptian Jasmine harvest. Almost 5 minutes; perfumer Carlos Benaïm appears at about the 3:50 mark.