The owner of an unusual beauty house, perfumer and aromatherapist, author of books and trainer, editor and blogger, designer and creative director, poet and singer of romances - all this is about Svetlana Mirgorodskaya. Her indefatigable energy allows her to succeed in everything that she undertakes.
Biography
Being famous, Svetlana Mirgorodskaya nonetheless remains a mysterious figure. On the Web about her you can find only the information that she herself wanted to publish. Her childhood passed in Germany, where she was born. From an early age, Svetlana showed a talent for singing. In the biography of Svetlana Mirgorodskaya there are many interesting moments. So, having received a technical education after school, she did not stop there and received a medical one, while working as a songwriter in a restaurant.
Her love of aromatherapy and her passion for naturopathy began with her acquaintance with the heir of STYX Naturcosmetic, Wolfgang Styx. This acquaintance became one of the milestones on the life path of Svetlana. Through collaboration with the company, she opened her Efi beauty home, released several books on fragrances, essential oils and natural cosmetics, and began working on the Ethereal World magazine. My passion for music and poetry became for Mirgorodskaya the basis for the release of her album with composer Alena Akhnina, the album of the urban romance with Anatoly Zubkov and for the project Theater of the Modern Romance, in which Svetlana is now a soloist. In addition, Svetlana has a busy schedule of lectures and trainings related to aromatherapy and essential oils.
Creation
For Svetlana Mirogorodskaya everything that she does in life is a reflection of her creative nature. Her poems and prose are full of personal. In them, she seems to be talking to the reader, drawing closer, and not fencing off him. This is her passion for the natural, genuine, both in cosmetics and in words. Some readers consider her syllable pompous, pathos, but for Svetlana it is important to achieve perfection in everything. And her work, no matter what is writing, ethereal, cosmetology, is aimed at people who can appreciate a high level of taste and quality. She herself developed the design of her beauty home, herself composes perfume compositions, inviting her admirers and curious people into the world of aromas, she is the author of her own magazine. Svetlana speaks of herself as a person as self-critical as possible, for whom her own opinion is decisive. She does not know mercy for herself, therefore she constantly strives to achieve the level that she set for herself in her judicial rigor. She is inspired by people, and for people she creates.
Romances
In her love of music, Svetlana turned to romances as one of the facets of the human soul. She herself became the author of the texts that she was inspired by the music of Anatoly Zubkov, and stood at the origins of the Theater of the Contemporary Romance with Sergey Kharin. Svetlana Mirgorodskaya strove to create a special place for her viewer, whom she calls a man with a delicate vulnerable soul, compassionate and understanding. The modern romance, in her opinion, although similar to the old romance by the theme of loneliness, reveals it more gently, more accurately, so as not to frighten away the unprepared spectator and penetrate deeper into the soul of the prepared one.
Beauty House
But beauty and aromas have always been the main business of Svetlana Mirgorodskaya’s life. Her beauty house "Efi" ("Aesthetics. Philosophy. Art. Fragrances") in early 1997 was a small shop. People came there to discuss aromas and natural cosmetics. There, the idea was born to create a beauty salon specializing in natural products and aromatherapy. The idea materialized in 1999, when the beauty house opened its doors to first visitors. Svetlana herself worked on the design of the room, trying to create a special creative atmosphere in order to support her masters, whom, by the way, she never saved. According to Svetlana, it is this, as well as the impeccable quality of materials that have earned her a reputation as an upscale establishment.
Today, when Svetlana is captured by work in the theater and the creation of romances, her daughter Evgenia Nekrasova became the new director of the Efi beauty house. But Mirgorodskaya herself did not leave ideas of beauty. The aromatology of Svetlana Mirgorodskaya originates in her philosophy and her beauty house.
Trainings
As a person who is passionate and knows all or almost everything about aromas, Svetlana conducts trainings, master classes and trainings on cosmetics, aromatherapy and the use of essential oils. Her training programs often mention biology and physiology. A lot of attention is paid to the properties of natural cosmetics, simple recipes, practices and methods of use. At lectures and master classes, Svetlana not only talks, but also shows how to mix compositions suitable for a particular occasion, teaches you how to perceive aromas and honestly talks about the disadvantages of natural cosmetics. The seminars that attended her enthusiastically respond not only to the content of her programs, but also to Svetlana herself, admiring her frankness, style and sophistication.
Aromalogy
Five books by Svetlana Mirgorodskaya are devoted to aromas. All of them are written in the manner characteristic of Svetlana's personal story, elegantly and poetically. For example, the latest book, Quantum Satis: Fragrant Matter, was published in coloring form. The author believes that in this way the book will bring not only pleasure, but also will make it easier to remember information.
One of the most famous books is “Aromalogy. Quantum Satis "tells the story of essential oils and their use. The book itself is divided into four large sections. The first is devoted to general concepts in aromatherapy: myths and reality, raw materials and production, quality and value. In the same part, questions of dosage, duration of exposure and precautions are addressed. The most interesting chapters are devoted to the psychological component of aromas.
The second section is the ABC of an aromatherapist. From anise to eucalyptus, the author considers the properties, methods of exposure and the subtleties of using aromas and essential oils. The third section is fully devoted to aromatic aesthetics. It talks a lot about personality, path, secrets and mysticism associated with aromas. The entire fourth section has practical application. It tells not only about aromas for skin care, but also reveals the secrets of the healing power of aromas, for example, for dermatitis or cosmetic defects. The author did not pass by such a popular topic as body shaping using aromatherapy.
Reader Reviews
For many readers, the book “Aromalogy. Quantum Satis ”has become a conductor in the world of essential oils. Most reviews of the book are positive. Readers note the structuredness and accessibility of the material. According to people passionate about aromas, the book contains comprehensive information about essential oils - their consistency, appearance, aroma and use. Much attention is paid to the internal qualities of each oil. Especially useful readers find numerous recipes that can be used at home. The author’s style, somewhat elevated, nevertheless fits the content of the book, since writing simply and mildly about such weightless matter as aromas is simply impossible.