Musk is a legendary fragrance that gives numerous perfumes their special scent. In addition, musk is a sought-after natural product for Chinese folk medicine. But what exactly is behind the substance? What does musk smell like and where does musk actually come from? We provide the answers to the most important questions about musk. What … Musk: King of Fragrances
The scent of cinnamon and cloves, cardamom and oranges is seductive – especially when it wafts from the steam of mulled wine into the cold noses of Christmas market visitors. Deceptive, however, is the belief that warm alcohol can sustainably warm cold feet and ears. What is the good in mulled wine? And what warming … Mulled Wine
Already in ancient times, the aromatic fragrant rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) was used in the Mediterranean region. It was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and symbolized love and beauty. The name of rosemary is derived from the Latin “ros marinus” and means “dew of the sea”. Through Charlemagne, this herb reached Germany in the Middle Ages … Rosemary: the “Dew of the Sea”
Back to nature – more and more people are following this trend and opting for plant-based ointments, creams and shampoos. They hope that these products are better tolerated than the conventional range. However, some consumers get itchy nodules after using natural cosmetics or herbal ointments. Most often, behind such an unpleasant skin reaction is a … Allergies to Fragrances and Medicinal Plants
