HOW TO MAKE PERFUME LAST LONGER?

Perfuming the skin is a beauty ritual that many of us cherish. Indeed, smelling good throughout the day is a pleasant sensation. However, sometimes the scent does not last as long as we would like. There is always the possibility of reapplying it during the day, but when the perfume is costly, it is quite normal to try to save.

How then to make the perfume last longer? Let’s focus on some easy tips to implement to make the scent of the perfume last on the skin throughout the day.

GOOD SKIN HYDRATATION

The first thing to know about perfume is that drier is the skin, the less its scent lasts. Indeed, molecules adhere better to a perfectly hydrated skin, so it is advisable to spray perfume after showering and especially after applying a moisturizing cream or lotion. The product should be unscented or matched to the perfume scent.

Note that even if you don’t wear perfume, hydrating your skin is a ritual not to be skipped. We have explained the importance of proper skin hydratation in detail in this article.

APPLY OIL TO THE SKIN

Certain vegetable oils, such as shea butter or jojoba oil, are particularly nourishing for the skin. Thanks to the fatty acids contained in these oils, they also help make the perfume last longer on the skin. If you don’t use a moisturizer, you can therefore opt for oil, or apply it only to the areas you want to perfume.

USE OF VASELINE

Vaseline is a skincare product which can be used in a wide variety of ways in beauty care. You can also use it to make perfume last. This is because it contains occlusive agents.

To make perfume last on the skin with baseline, simply rub a small amount of the product on the area to be perfumed before spraying your perfume.

AVOID RUBBING

Many of us have the habit of rubbing our wrists after spraying perfume on them. This is a mistake as it alters the molecules, preventing the scent from lasting. To avoid this inconvenience, it is best to tap on the perfumed area so that its molecules are preserved and can retain their scent.

CHOOSE A PERFUME SUITED TO YOUR SKIN TYPE

We tend to think that if the perfume does not last too long, it is of poor quality. However, this can also be due to the fact that the perfume is not suitable for your skin type, even if it is of good quality. Some skins have the particularity of making the perfume last longer than others. This is particularly the case for oily skins, where perfume fixation would be better, according to dermatologists. If you have normal to oily skin, you can therefore opt for an “eau de toilette”, while if you have dry skin, you should choose a richer perfume. Solid perfume is also an option to consider for this type of skin, as its balm formulation gives it better hold than liquid perfume. To learn more about solid perfume, you can go to this article.

PERFUME STRATEGIC AREAS OF THE BODY

Some areas of the body retain the scent of perfume better than others. This is why you should target them when you perfume yourself: the neck, the neckline, behind the ears, and inside the elbow. Note that the ankles and calves are also areas that retain the scent of perfume throughout the day, so don’t hesitate to spray some there.

Finally, hair is known to easily retain the scent of perfume. This is why it is possible to find hair perfume on the market today, as traditional perfume is not suitable for hair fibers. If you want your hair to smell like your clothes or wrists, you can use your usual perfume, but be careful not to spray it directly. Instead, make sure to “spritz” your product on your hairbrush before using it to style your hair. This way, your hair will remain intact and subtly scented.