https://www.scmp.com/rss/515739/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com “Fragrance is all about mood and souvenirs,” says perfumer Mark Buxton when I meet him at Nose, a leading perfume store in Paris. Buxton, the first nose behind fashion label Comme des Garçons’ fragrance collection, has recently created a namesake perfume line. Of his favourite scent, Emotional Drop, he says: “When I put it on every morning, it gives me a smile on my face and energy.” He is not the only one who sees selling scents as more than the business of smelling great – Nose founder Nicolas... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3233806/what-role-does-smell-have-wellness-lot-perfume-makers-believe-they-can-affect-body-and-mind-improve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3233806/what-role-does-smell-have-wellness-lot-perfume-makers-believe-they-can-affect-body-and-mind-improve?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:15:11 +0000 Skincare is an essential part of any daily routine for a flawless and glowing complexion, but how do we know what works when there is so much contradictory information? Do products with oils really clog the pores? Can any quick-fix anti-ageing approach have a lasting effect? To separate fact from fiction, here are some of the top skincare myths debunked by leading skin experts. 1. Oils do not clog the pores A common skincare myth is that oils clog the pores, leading to acne and other forms of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3221772/7-skincare-myths-debunked-oils-and-retinol-exfoliating-and-double-cleansing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3221772/7-skincare-myths-debunked-oils-and-retinol-exfoliating-and-double-cleansing?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 May 2023 23:15:10 +0000