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Have you ever shared an office, elevator, or workspace with someone who uses way, way too much perfume? If we’re not the only ones, you know then that wearing one too many spritzes is a quick way to change the mood in the room, and maybe even bring on a headache. After all, we want to leave a lasting impression on people around us with our scent, not one that reminds them of spring allergies.
On the other hand, if you’re wearing so little perfume that it can’t be detected, then we’re missing out on all the fun. Fragrances are for smelling - not fearing. So how do you make sure you’re wearing just the right amount of fragrance? How do you get that subtle touch of fresh, clean scent without driving your coworkers mad?
Don’t worry - it’s not as tricky as you think. Here’s a simple guide to getting to the sweet spot of perfume application.
Most conventional perfume is toxic. It’s unfortunate but true.
Thanks to a legal loophole known as the Fair Package and Labeling Act of 1966, fragrance manufacturers can include dangerous, unlisted ingredients - including known carcinogens like phthalates and parabens. With chemicals like that, is it really a surprise that 30% of people have an irritation response to these fragrances? That can include anything from sniffling and coughing to skin rashes, migraines, or dizziness. There are too many harmful ingredients that cause adverse reactions to the general population. Not only is it unsafe for you to wear, but it could be unsafe for those around you as well.
That’s why it’s crucial to start with a hypoallergenic perfume like Skylar. We use safe, naturally-derived ingredients that won’t irritate your body - or those around you. In fact, Skylar was created when our founder realized her perfumes were irritating her infant daughter and decided to build a fragrance company that inspired trust in every bottle.
Perfume works best when it is sprayed on your pulse points - areas where you can easily feel your heart beating on the surface of your skin. That means your heart, neck, wrists, and even the backs of your knees!.
But here’s the secret to this step: Don’t rub it in. After spraying perfume on their wrists, most women rub their wrists together. This “bruises” the scent by rapidly heating and smearing the fragrance off the skin. We had to ask ourselves would we crush a gardenia before smelling it?
How strong is the fragrance? What kind of fragrance is it? Are you wearing it to an airy restaurant or within a small office? How sensitive is your nose? All of these questions and more have to be factored into the equation, so the idea that there’s a right amount of perfume to wear is sheer silliness.
So here’s a better idea: start by applying just a little bit of perfume, then have a friend stand at arm’s length. Can they smell you? If so, you’re wearing enough. If not, try adding more, bit by bit, until they can. But of course, you don’t have to! The arm’s-length test can help you determine the absolute maximum strength your perfume should have. If you’re going to be interacting very closely and intimately with other people, you might want to keep your fragrance even closer to your skin - i.e. just a few inches.
We acclimate very quickly to scents that we live with. So if you’re using a fragrance every day, you won’t notice it as easily as you first did. That’s why long-term fragrance wearers - especially people who stick with the same perfume for years - can end up wearing more. And more. And more.
Of course, no one’s eager to have that “you smell too strong” conversation with you - so you have to make it easy for them. Check in with your family, friends, coworkers, partner, etc. every once in a while, and ask them if you’re signature scent is becoming a figurative (or literal) headache. Blushing and stammering could mean you might have to take it down a notch. But of course, if you’re wearing an alluring, clean perfume from Skylar, that blushing might mean something else, too.
Imagine this scene: A girl boss is dressed to-the-tee for the meeting of a lifetime. She wants to make an impression so she surely won’t forget to spritz with her go-to power-fragrance. She wants the scent to last all day, so she gives a couple of extra spritzes for good measure. She rapidly rubs her wrists together, grabs her bag, and heads out the door.
For many of us, this scene is far too familiar. What you may not know is that the spritzing technique we’ve been using for years is all wrong! Applying perfume, much like choosing a fragrance that suits you, is a subtle art. It takes some practice to really make your scent glow. Here are 4 things perfume-applying faux-pas we should correct to make our scents last into the night.
So many of us think of adding perfume as the last and final touch to our getting-ready routine, almost like the “cherry-on-top”. Like our Girlboss in the story above, most of us apply our perfumes when our skin is completely dry.
An ideal application method is to apply it just after you get out of the shower. When your skin is moist, which will help it lock in your fragrance. For extra longevity, apply an unscented moisturizing lotion before dabbing on your perfume. Moisturized skin helps to keep the scent anchored, making your favorite scent last longer.
Is our Girlboss the only one out there that applies perfume just on her wrists? We’ve done it too! Besides our wrists, there are other important places on our bodies that we should also be applying our fragrance.
A better approach is to dab or spray perfume onto the various ‘pulse points’ around your body. Think of these as the places where your blood flows close to the surface of the skin. The heat from these pulse points helps the perfume radiate evenly throughout your day. Next time you apply your fragrance, focus on applying to your wrists, neck, and over your heart. For an extra special occasion, give the back of your knees a spritz too!
Contrary to just about everything we knew about applying our perfume, it turns out that rubbing is not the correct way. If you’re like us, we thought that if you rub it in, you’re really locking it into your skin! Well, we can just call ourselves older and wiser for learning that rubbing your perfume into your skin is a habit we’ll all have to ditch.
The friction caused by rubbing the wrists creates heat, which burns the fragrance off faster – especially the top notes. This makes your perfume evaporate much faster than it normally would. Some experts even think that rubbing your skin brings out enzymes which more quickly degrade the perfume.
Next time you apply your fragrance, resist the urge to rub! Instead, after you’ve dabbed, sprayed, or rolled your fragrance, just allow it to dry naturally!
When you want your scent to last all day, you might be tempted to spray a couple of extra times. While we may think that this packs on the fragrance to make it last longer, all it really will do, is make your smell too strong for a few hours. There is no guarantee that it will stay as strong for the entirety of your day (and quite possibly, you’ll still lose it by the end of the day).
The better method is reapplication! Give yourself little booster sprays (or rolls) throughout the day. When your first application has somewhat faded, perhaps after lunch or on your way to happy hour, spray on a bit more. A great on-the-go option is to have our travel rollies in your favorite scent on hand for these touch-up moments. Perfect for your purse, or in your desk drawer!
With these simple tricks, you'll be a perfume-applying pro in no time!
Beauty products from skin-care to body care and fragrance are supposed to help make us feel like our best selves. However, in recent years, consumers are learning there's a dirty side to beauty. Some of their tried and true products are most likely full of questionable ingredients that could be considered toxic to their bodies. From makeup and perfume to skin and hair care products, the beauty and cosmetics industry is chock-full of toxic ingredients. These are chemicals you shouldn’t touch - much less bathe in, soak up, and slather on.
While there are many products and brands that have made large strides in providing transparency to consumers, there are others on the shelves that aren’t completely honest. Though a beauty product may have a clean, honest-looking label that boasts “natural” and “organic” ingredients - there still may be harmful chemicals that should be avoided and eliminated from your beauty routines.
Rather than living in fear, there are plenty of ways that you can begin detoxing your beauty routine. One easy, and very important way is to educate yourself on the different ingredients out there. In this quick-start guide, we’ve identified 4 common unsafe ingredients you’ll want to consider kicking out of your beauty cabinet.
Parabens are a class of chemicals commonly found in a wide variety of beauty products. The most common parabens are methylparaben and propylparaben. They’re highly valued by the cosmetics industry as a preservative because they inhibit microbial growth.
Parabens are in almost every kind of cosmetic and beauty products and even in some foods. Including toothpaste, perfume, deodorant, lotions, and soaps.
Parabens are known to be hormone disruptors. Which can be been linked to increased risk of breast cancer and reproductive toxicity. They’ve also been linked to skin cancer and toxicity in developing children.
Phthalates are a family of chemicals that make plastics more flexible and serve a wide variety of purposes in beauty and cosmetics products. They’re widely banned in Europe, but still common in the USA.
Phthalates are shockingly common. You’ll find them in nail polish, perfumes, hair spray, aftershave, soaps, and shampoos, and countless other beauty and self-care products.
Many different conditions have been linked to phthalate exposure, including breast cancer, developmental issues in children, obesity, insulin resistance, and more. Don’t buy anything containing phthalates, DEP, DBP, or DEHP (which are common types of phthalates). It’s best to look for perfumes that are clearly labeled as “phthalate-free” (like Skylar’s!) This way you don’t have to second-guess the safety of your favorite scents and products
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a detergent used to make cosmetics and beauty products bubbly or foamy.
SLES is commonly used in body wash, shampoo, face cleansers, as well as dish soap and other home cleaning products.
Interestingly, it’s not the SLES you need to be concerned about - but rather a by-product of SLES manufacturing called 1,4-dioxane that often hitches a ride alongside SLES. 1,4-dioxane has been linked to cancer and organ toxicity and contaminates a large number of cosmetics products. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found it in 22% of their tested products. Because 1,4-dioxane is a contaminant, it’ll never be listed in a beauty product’s ingredients. The only way to avoid it is to avoid the chemicals it appears alongside. Check the ingredients and don’t buy products that contain SLES or PEG compounds.
Triclosan (and the similar triclocarban) is an antimicrobial agent. It kills a wide range of bacteria and viruses. Beauty and cosmetics manufacturers include it to prevent microbial growth or to give their products “antibacterial” properties.
Antibacterial soaps and detergents typically contain triclosan, as does shaving cream, antiperspirant and deodorant, toothpaste and tooth whiteners, and various types of makeup.
Triclosan is an endocrine disruptor, meaning it can cause hormonal problems. It’s also known to accumulate in the environment, where it threatens aquatic life and contributes to the emergence of dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria.
The best way to avoid these ingredients is to check the ingredient lists on each of your products. Sometimes an “all-natural” or “organic” label isn’t enough, to dig deeper check out the ingredient list on your bottles or packaging. Look for products that explicitly say that they are free of the specific ingredients that matter most to you. While detoxing may seem daunting, it is not impossible. There are many brands out there like Skylar that have you in mind to bring you safe products that help make you feel beautiful and confident.
Not sure about an ingredient? Check out the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Here you can find an extensive and well-researched list of potentially-unsafe ingredients that appear in many beauty products. Can’t find a specific chemical you’re looking for? If a chemical isn’t listed in their database, it’s most likely safe for your use!
Beaches. Picnics. Blooming flowers. Ripe fruits. If you’re trying to conjure up fragrant memories, you’ll find it hard to beat the lush season of summer. It’s a time where sweet, potent and natural scents permeate our lives, scoring them with beautiful and delicious undertones.
And of course, with the changing of seasons comes the changing of your perfume. After all, you wouldn’t wear flannel in July. Why would you wear the same fragrance you wore throughout winter?
So what should you look for in a clean summer fragrance? What kind of aroma profile will fit best? Additionally, how should you wear summer perfumes differently, as the temperatures rise and your wardrobe changes? Here are 4 tips to help you find the perfect summer scent.
1. Think light scents
Warm weather is better suited for light clothing and lighter, freshers scents. Rich fragrances, like musk, will generally be too heavy for the hot months. On the other hand, a sweet scent could end up feeling cloying and cause headaches in the heat. Instead, aim for light citruses and breezy fragrances - like florals, grass, rain, and berries.
Not sure whether a scent is right for the summer? The sparkling and sweet notes of Capri is a perfect choice. Or if you're looking for something more oceanic, try Isle, or a tropical coconut perfume, for a dewy, fresh scent that would make you feel right at home in your favorite beach house.
2. Wear less, apply often
Perfume evaporates the longer you wear it, which is why perfume that you apply in the morning will often start to fade by lunchtime. Heat is one of the main factors determining how quickly or slowly your fragrance will evaporate. That means your perfuming strategy in warmer weather has to be slightly different to keep your scent throughout the day.
Try smaller, more frequent perfume applications to keep the scent from being too overwhelming. After a few tries, you’ll find a way to boost up your scent as the seasonal heat and breeze burns it off. The Skylar Rollie is the perfect tool for the job - slip one into your purse or desk drawer and you’ll always be ready for a fragrance touch-up.
3. Touch up your clothes & hair
Another great trick for keeping your summer scent rolling all day long? Don’t just put it on your body. Since your body temperature raises the evaporation rate of your perfume, you can get a longer ‘charge’ by getting it off your skin.
Try spraying a bit of perfume on your fingers, then running them through your hair. Your hair is much cooler, so will hold the fragrance better.
4. Experiment with layers
Wearing layers is generally a bad idea in the summer… unless you’re talking about perfume. Then it’s key to stunning, new fragrance combinations that match the season perfectly.
Try starting with one reliably summery scent - something citrusy or lightly floral. That gives you a base to experiment with. Then add in a complementary fruity scent or something spicier or woodier to complement it. Even perfumes that would ordinarily be too heavy or musky for summer could be the perfect layer in the right proportions.
While you might think layering fragrances sounds tricky, don’t be intimidated. Go slowly, keep an open mind, and see what works for you. With just a little experimentation, you can find a blend of two or even three perfumes for an unforgettable summer signature scent.
