Perfumer Laurie Stern
Laurie Stern, the natural perfumer and artist behind Velvet and Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery, has been practicing the art of transforming the everyday into the magical throughout her life, from designing her house full of kitties and flowers nestled in a perfumer’s garden in the hills, to her extraordinary experience working with lace, flowers, and weddings. Laurie uses her gift for capturing the essence of things and making them change and grow in ways that are beautiful and fun. She now merges all her talents and interests in her true calling as an alchemist of scent.
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Product Information
Velvet and Sweet Pea perfumes are made following our philosophy that everything must be whimsical, fun, beautiful, yummy, and the very best in the world. This means luscious perfumes that are made by hand in small, carefully crafted batches, using exquisite ingredients. Everything is organic or wildcrafted whenever possible. Products never contain pthalates (a carcinogen found in most commercial perfumes) or any other synthetic ingredients, and never use any animal fixatives.
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Natural vs. Synthetic Ingredients
Beyond the simple fact that natural ingredients produce a more subtle, complex perfume than synthetics can achieve, there are some very serious health considerations that accompany the use of synthetic perfume ingredients. Not only does using solely natural components provide you, the wearer, with the most luxurious experience possible – wearing a delicious alchemy of the earth’s own gifts – but it is vitally important for everyone’s health and the health of our planet.
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Animal Musks:
The Dark Side of Perfume
Even many natural perfumers use animal musks in making their perfumes. Laurie, who is strongly opposed to the use of animal musks in perfume, feels it is important that people know the real story behind the ingredients in the perfumes they wear so that each person has the opportunity to make a truly informed decision. [more…]
