Laurel Journal

Phthalates, Parabens, and Aluminum — What's Actually Banned, What Isn't, and Why
Phthalates, Parabens, and Aluminum — What's Actually Banned, What Isn't, and Why
What the FDA, EU Commission, and SCCS have said about phthalates, parabens, and aluminum in personal care. The actual regulatory picture, cited against… Read more...
Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette vs Body Spray — Concentration Explained
Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette vs Body Spray — Concentration Explained
Parfum 20–30%, EDP 15–20%, EDT 5–15%, cologne 2–4%. What the percentages actually mean for longevity, throw, and price — against IFRA guidelines and the… Read more...
How to Layer Eau de Parfum with Body Cream — The Fragrance Stack
How to Layer Eau de Parfum with Body Cream — The Fragrance Stack
Scent science on why fragrance lasts longer on moisturized skin, the pulse-point myth, and the three-layer stack (body wash + body cream + EDP) that… Read more...