Joy Perfume - History

As promised of Joy Perfume, I found another great discription of Joy perfume. This great article from ezinearticles.com gives a better discription of the smell and history of Joy perfume:

Known as the most expensive perfumes in the world, Jean Patou has left an indelible mark on the fragrance market with Joy Perfume. From his humble beginnings after World War I and the Wall Street Crash, he raised the bar of luxury in spite of difficult times and inspired the women of America with his Joy perfume. Although from French descent, he reveres his American clientele too well that he created a perfume that contains double of the required essential oils, thus doubling or even tripling the price of perfumes of his time.

Joy perfume celebrates the floral purity of its composition without compromising on the number of flowers used to create every drop of this luxurious merchandise. Ten thousand jasmines and twenty eight dozen of May roses are required to produce 30mL of this highly revered perfume. It opens up with Bulgarian Rose, tuberose and ylang-ylang. The heart sinks with jasmine and Grasse and dry down with May rose. An exceptional taste only for those who can afford it, it became a parody and a light of hope to the difficult times of the World War and the crashing economy.

There have been many other fragrances that have been released under the Jean Patou name and have lived up to the expectations of its loyal clientele. After the success of Joy and other fragrances, Ma Liberte was released in 1987 as an oriental floral fragrance. Opening with citrus notes and heliotrope; heart of lavender, jasmine, rose and cloves and base with sandalwood, spicy nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla and blends with vetivir, cedar, patchouli and musk.

Standing out from the crowd is a woman that is offered with Sublime by the Jean Patou House. A mixture of the most delicate yet sensual notes, the top notes are of bergamot, tangerine and coriander with green accords to give you a fresh and sweet tinge. Middle notes go floral with ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine and neroli oil while it dries down with vanilla, sandalwood, civet, and cedar. Packaged in an elegant bottle that whispers elegance, it is crowned with a gold stopper to exude luxury.

Apparently I'm not the only joy perfume lover around. There is so much information avaliable to share on all of Jean Patou's fragrances. Thanks Nadine VanKurk for the quick, easy to read history and overview of Joy Perfume!

Joy Perfume - created with care

I was searching for some more historical informaton on joy perfume and found this info on fragrantica.com (cute I know). Some of this information is redundant to one of my older posts but there are a few new tid-bits in here:

JOY was created with a lot of care, just like the most expensive Haute-Cotture dress, and thus it was extraordinary and timeless. It was presented by Jean Patou as 'the world's most expensive perfume' right at the time of The Great Depression in 1929, when the market of luxury fashion crushed and Jean Patou's house could survive only through the perfumes.

JOY is created of rare flowers in unique concentration of 10600 flowers of jasmine and 28 dozens of roses which adorn the exceptional heart of this perfume. With the time JOY attains enormous success and became the second best selling perfume of all times (the first best-selling is the legendary Chanel N°5).

Intense and luscious with alluring floral composition, JOY was created by Henri Alméras, who made its top notes irresistibly delightful. The composition starts with fragrant jilt tuberose, luscious rose, ylang-ylang blossom, aldehydes, sweet and mouthwatering pear, and green notes. The heart beats passionately in pure and sweetly fresh jasmine notes, seductive and balmy spicy and darkened iris root. The base whiffs with sensual musk, warm and milky-powdery sandalwood, with mild musky civet tones.

The bottle, of simple and straight lines with a golden thread around its neck, was designed by the architect Louis Süe in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes for Eau de Parfume and 30ml and 50ml sizes for Eau de Toilette. Regardelss of its simplicity, the bottle leaves an impression of luxury and hints that its content is one of the best perfumes of the world. In 1932 Jean Patou designed a small black and red bottle in which this perfume is also presented.

 

Ahhh yes... the joys of joy perfume.

Joy Perfume - Welcome

Joy perfume has been my most favored fragrance for years. I've dedicated this to the perfume and information on it. I've see tons of great information on the web and will share it here with you. I'll also be sharing information on other Jean Patou fragrances and other personal fave's I find along the way. Now, to give you some background information on Joy perfume. I got this from Wikkipedia.com and it gives a pretty good high-level overview of the history.

Joy is a perfume created for Parisian couturier Jean Patou by perfumer Henri Almeras in 1929. It is considered to be one of the greatest fragrances created and is a landmark example of the floral genre in perfumery.

Joy was created as a reaction to the 1929 Wall Street Crash, which had diminished the fortunes of Jean Patou's wealthy American clientele. Despite its elevated price and the depressed economic environment, Joy became an instant success and has remained Jean Patou's most famous fragrance.

At the heart of Joy is a luxurious combination of jasmine and rose. 10,000 jasmine flowers and 28 dozen roses are required to create 30ml of the parfum, hence its very high selling price. Joy also contains other flowers such as Ylang ylang, Michelia Alba and Tuberose. Despite its many ingredients, Joy does not smell like a specific flower. According to Luca Turin, "the whole point of its formula was to achieve the platonic idea of a flower, not one particular earthly manifestation." The bottle was created by French architect and artisan Louis Süe and was designed to have a simple, classical feel.

In 2002, the House of Jean Patou created Enjoy, a contemporary take on Joy meant for younger women.

 

That is a very short history but there are tons of other resourses online I'll share with you as time goes on. Thanks for checking out Joy Perfume today

How to make your own organic shampoo

Organic hair products can, at times be costly. I'm always searching for alternatives or easy ways for people to get a taste of how awesome organic hair products can be without making the commitment to purchasing a line or products for his/her first time. I found this great recipe on eHow.com. These harmeless ingredients are sure to make anyone's hair shine even during winter months. Follow these simple directions and get your first taste at going organic.

Things You'll Need:

• Distilled water Medium saucepan Dried lavender flowers Dried rosemary Dried nettle Dried chamomile flowers Medium mixing bowl Jojoba oil Lavender essential oil Organic castile soap Plastic squeeze bottle

Instructions

1. Bring 1½ cups distilled water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then remove from heat. Add 1 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers, 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary, 1 Tbsp. dried nettle, and 2 Tbsp. dried chamomile flowers.

2. Cover the water and herb mixture tightly, and allow it to steep for at least 30 minutes. Any other essential oil may be substituted for lavender, if necessary or desired.

3. Strain the liquid into a medium-sized bowl, and add 1 tsp. of jojoba oil. Stir vigorously to combine.

4. Add ½ tsp. lavender essential oil and ½ cup organic castile soap, and stir thoroughly. Pour the shampoo into a plastic squeeze bottle, and label with the contents and date.

5. Store the organic shampoo in the refrigerator to preserve freshness. A small bottle can be kept in the shower for no longer than a week, if desired. Use 1 Tbsp. per application. Shake the bottle before use to mix any oil that has separated.

This recipe should make around 40 applications and like it says, be sure to store it in your refrigerator. I know that's not the most convienant place to keep shampoo but hey, it's organic and doesn't have persatives. Another thing to mention is you will notice there isn't a rich lather with this recipe becuase there are no foaming agents. This organic shampoo will, however, leave your hair feeling cleansed and fresh!

Organic hair products - Using Aloe Vera in your hair?

Organic hair products can be found right in your home. My aunt has an aloe vera plant in her house and it growes like crazy. It was only a few little sprigs and now it's basically a tree. I was curious what other uses aloe had in addition to treating burns and discovered you can use it in your hair. I went to answers.com and found the question "what does aloe do to your hair?" Here is the response:

Answer

aloe makes your hair strong , thick and healthly. its also a good moisterizer. its great for the face too and acne. use the white jelly from the aloe and evenly smooth it in a circular motion on your face. let it dry for 15 minutes. then rinse it off. it will close the pores on your face and give your face a glow. trust me my face felt like a baby's bottom.

The info on how it improves your skin was an added bonus. Aloe is really cheap to buy and avaliable everwhere, even wallmart has little aloe plants you can purchase for a couple bucks. I tested the aloe on my hair (fresh aloe, not the green gell stuff you buy in the bottel for sunburn) and the results were good. My hair was softer, and super shiney. In short, Aloe vera makes a great orgranic hair product and is readily avaliable and  inexpensive.

Ethnic Organic hair care

Today, organic hair products will focus on ethnic hair care. There are many different hair types out there, from fine, thin, thick, naturally dry, naturally oily, brittle, ethnic, etc. I came across some great information on ethinc hair care specafically that I found interesting from Naturalhaircare.co.uk. Here is what they had to share:

Black hair is not different from the hair with other colors. Basically, all are made of the same stuff. Black hair is slightly stiffer than the Caucasian hair. So it is prone to breakage. So, black hair care requirements are different from the requirements for others. Since the black hair is more brittle some natural black hair care like oil must be rubbed on to the hair.

With its unique structure and texture, ethnic hair requires unique treatment. A good hair dressing will enhance the appearance of a person. It is generally associated with women. It is considered to be part of making her beautiful. But the same is required by men also. That will surely improve their appearance. In a social gathering or in the office, a man with a well-groomed hair and an appropriate dress will be an object of attention. Many natural hair care products are available in the market that you can use with confidence.

 

It's important to recognise the needs of different hair types. There are many organic hair products that will help eleviate the breakage and dryness of ethnic hair. I'll be on the search for more info on different hair types and the challenges they face so I can help provide organic hair product solutions to them.

Organic Hair Products - The truth about ingredients

There are so many reason's organic hair products are important to integrate into your daily life. I can across this awesome information on the truth about non-organic hair products. The couple stats mentioned are shocking. I hope you find this interesting as well.

Did you know that over 80% of all beauty products, and over 93% of all hair care products available today are made with Black List™ ingredients?*

The simple truth is that many beauty products are advertised as natural or organic when their ingredients are far from it. Many companies produce these “so-called” natural or organic  products by adding a few herbal extracts to a synthetic soup of polymers (plastics), silicones, petroleum (and its derivatives), artificial fragrances and colors, and other potentially harmful substances. They then market the product by focusing on the few clean ingredients, while disregarding the rest, hoping the consumer will do the same. The public is becoming more aware of this unethical marketing strategy (often called “greenwashing”), but unfortunately the practice is still widespread.

 

I got this info from an internet retailer, saffronrouge.com. They are SERIOUS about organic hair products. You should check it out if you have a chance. They hold organic hair products to a higher standard. I really enjoyed looking through all the information they have on their site. I'll most likely be posting more organic hair product info I find from their site over time.

 

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Does hair brush type effect the condition of your curls?

I know this isn't organic hair products related but it is relevant to hair health, which is an underlying focus of this blog. I found this great post on how choosing the correct hair brush can impact the look and feel of curly hair. This curly hair product advice is sure to get your locks looking luscious.

How the correct choice of a brush can keep your curls in fine condition?

The brushes that you are going to choose can have a major impact on the health, look and feel of your curly hair. While looking to get a brush, you will find out that there are several styles and types of them.

Each one is designed to fulfill a specific purpose. It is important to understand what type and size of brush you require. The correct choice sure can help keep your curls in fine condition sans any damage. Conversely, employing the wrong brush can badly tangle your hair, or break it. Here, we suggest some of the products generally recommended.

Denman classic brush is a popular D4 model. It is considered ideal for brushing conditioner gently (while in the shower) through your tresses to create springing spiral curls! Try it and feel the difference for yourself! It gives perfect grip and maximum control thanks to the famous Denman rubber pad (anti-static in nature). It also works well for the purpose of blowdrying, shaping, polishing and smoothing the hair.

Another popular product in this category is Denman paddle brush. The D83 is ideal for gentle and even grooming as well as straightening. Nylon pins at the end of each bristle set into an air-cushioned and natural rubber pad help penetrate the hair without causing damage. They gently straighten and smooth your curls.

 

Will this advice make your hair look like this:

Maybe!

 

Thanks again to Curls.biz for some GREAT advice on how to keep your curly hair looking great. Stay tuned for more info and advice on organic hair products tomorrow!

 

Organic Dog Shampoo

Organic hair products - not just for humans.

 

I read the funniest "testimonial" today at the RoyalPetClub.com it went something like this

 

 

Eli the Chihuahua Petograph by Ixiana Hernandez

I have sensitive skin and am prone to allergies, so I have always had to use an oatmeal conditioner prescribed by my vet.   I have never had any luck trying new shampoos and conditioners, and have always switched back to the vet’s conditioner after having reactions to other products.  For the first time ever, my skin felt so good after trying  Royal Pet Club’s Italian Olive Oil Shampoo and Honey and Oatmeal Conditioner that  I have been using them ever since.  As a model and actor, it is important that my coat is sleek and shiny, and this combination ensures that this is always the case.  I am always getting compliments on the way I smell too!  The best part is the ingredients are organic, so I am assured that my skin is naturally well cared for, without the harsh chemicals that bothered me in the past.  I give Royal Pet Club 10 paws for creating the best fur regimen for dogs on the market!

 

 

I mean seriously how freakin cute is that?! lol, love it. I guess we all now know there are more than just people who need organic hair products!

Facts on Organic Products

There is a lot to learn about organic hair products, and just going organic in general. I found this great, short list on reported organic facts.

• Many fruit and vegetables contain a cocktail of pesticides.
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• 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies.
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• Some chemicals can remain in our bodies for many years.
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• Up to 500 chemicals are routinely used in conventional farming.
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• It takes five years for a farm to convert to organic.
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• Chemicals such as Lindane and DDT although banned in the UK
• are still used in other countries.
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• Lindane and DDT are linked with cancer
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• Traces of banned chemicals have been found in imported food.
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• Antiboitics used on animals can be absorbed when you eat the meat.
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• There has been a 50% rise in soya allergies since the imports of GM soya started.

(Thanks A Lot of Organics)

These facts are nothing to scoff at. Organic foods are just as important as organic hair products. Numerous chemicals are added to our hair products, and some of those additives have the same negative effects as the ones listed above!
If you're not using organic hair products say "no thanks" to standard hair products and the harsh chemicals they include.

Joy Perfume

I stumbled upon this great perfume site dedicated to Joy Perfume by Jean Patou. I was searching online for a place to purchase the sweet smelling stuff and was delighted by the content rich blog dedicated to it. A little history on Joy Perfume, Joy has always been advertised as "the worlds most costly perfume" and has been around since the 1930s. However, this is not your grandma's perfume. Joy Perfume is for the joyful, and young hearted. This sweet floral fragrance consists of Jasmine, Roses,Ylang ylang, tuberose, and Michelia alba. Even with all the floral ingredients Joy smells more like "platonic idea of a flower, not one particular earthly manifestation." according to wikkipedia.





Joy was marketed as the most costliest perfume because it is expensive to produce. Each bottle has 10,000 jasmine flowers and at least 28 dozen (yes 10,000 jasmine flowers and 28 DOZEN roses) roses. All in all, this stuff simply smells wonderful. I've been spraying it on my bed so I can fall asleep to it and smell like it. I obviously wear it like normal perfume too, but I recommend only one or two sprays.

Jean Patou also makes a handful of other fragrances like 1000 for women, Joy for women, Sublime for women, En Joy for women, Patou Forever for women, and Un amore Patou for women to name a few. There are a few others I haven't listed but these are the most popular ones. Most of them have shower gels, lotions, soaps, parfum sprays, etc. available in the various scents. Of course they all come in different sizes/amounts. If you're unsure of which Jean Patou scent is right for you, buy the 1oz bottle of a couple of them and test them out.

You can find the Joy Perfume blog I mentioned at that link. I highly recommend at least checking it out. They have links to the best places to buy Joy perfume/ joy parfum as some call it.