Tomatoes are certainly hardy plants – this is partly due to a compound which they emit, known as hexenyl butyrate (HB). Spanish scientists have now found that a spray of synthetic HB helps various crop plants to withstand both drought and bacterial infections. In a natural process called transpiration, water within a plant evaporates through tiny pores … Read More →
Whether you love florals or like your fragrance sweet, we’ve got you covered A perfume is one of the few beauty products that holds value for a lot of reasons—it makes you smell nicer, looks great on your vanity and even makes for the perfect present. What’s more, it can also be conducive to you retaining a … Read More →
As oudh, the cherished fragrance of the Middle East, gains global recognition, Vogue catches up with one of its original makers from Arabia to discuss its past, present and future Image: Shutterstock A centuries-old ingredient, oudh’s allure has finally percolated shelves, stores and the olfactory notes of beauty brands across the globe. From classics like Tom Ford Oud … Read More →
A perfume is one of the few beauty products that holds value for a lot of reasons—it makes you smell nicer, looks great on your vanity and even makes for the perfect present. What’s more, it can also be conducive to you retaining a special moment better—studies have shown that smell can trigger memories and emotions. If a … Read More →
Police released video footage of two men arriving and moving around Salisbury London: British police on Thursday released more video footage of the two suspects they believe poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury in March. Two men – known by the aliases Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov – were charged in … Read More →
French designer Philippe Starck is the genius behind several thousands of design products, interiors, and buildings. Photographs courtesy www.starck.com By Ridhi Kale A rapid fire round with French designer Philippe Starck, the genius behind several thousands of design products, interiors, and buildings. He prefers to work alone, hates giving interviews and has … Read More →
But it has now been revealed that Princess Diana favoured a rather more classic scent when it came to her perfumes. Getty – Contributor 3 A 1992 book reveals Princess Diana’s favourite perfumes In the 1992 book Royal Fashion and Beauty Secrets by Ann Chubb, then published by Vermillion and still available to buy on … Read More →