Posted by Robin
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7 March 2010
Which bring us to the question: What is a happy scent? [Charles] Spence wrote a paper on "Sensism," as he calls it, on the benefits of aromatherapy: According to Spence, lavender aids relaxation, roses and heliotrope have a sedative affect, cucumber and green apple help with claustrophobia and citrus has been shown to have invigorating properties that aid concentration and boost spirits. "Citrus is an alerting essential oil and mood enhancer," Spence says.
— From Finding happiness in a bottle — of perfume at the LA Times. The article also includes a round-up of new perfumes for spring 2010. Many thanks to Joe for the link!
Posted by Robin
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15 October 2009
Ms. Roark, who is two classes short of a chemical engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines, is convinced that the scent from a patent-pending perfume blend that she developed and calls "Confidence" is as important to her success as a good night's sleep. Before competing, she douses her neck-warmer in the natural fragrance and spritzes it on the back of her neck and behind her ears.
— The Wall Street Journal talks to freestyle skiing champion Michelle Roark about her perfume brand, Phi-nominal, in Can Perfume Make You a Winner?
Posted by Robin
on
25 August 2009
“Specifically it greatly reduces the structural changes that occur in the hippocampus [a part of the brain associated with memory and spatial orientation] during prolonged stress thus maintaining normal memory function,” he explained.
— Dr Nickolas Lavidis of Queensland University, Australia, explains how his product, SerenaScent (which apparently smells like freshly cut grass), works. You can read more at Stress relieving scent has ‘enormous’ potential for fragrances and cosmetics at Cosmetics Design, or check out the SerenaScent website, where a 50 ml spray is $7.90 AUD.
Posted by Pia
on
15 August 2009
When I get stressed, I remember why I fell in love with home fragrances to begin with — a gorgeous floral candle, a cleansing sea salt bath soak, or a refreshing citrus or woodsy room diffuser can serve to lift my spirits and help me regain perspective when I return to my apartment after a long and dispiriting day. In fact, I barely consider these items extravagant as they cost less, and last far longer than, say, a massage or a visit to an aromatherapist. This is especially true when you come across a neat little product like Aura Cacia’s Aromatherapy shower tablets.
I stumbled across this product in the local organic supermarket the other day. Available in lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint, the idea is simple: to put a little water-soluble tablet on the shower floor which will release its essential oils when hit by the warm water, thereby giving you an aromatherapeutic shower. If, like me, you have tried to accomplish this yourself by dropping neat oils onto the shower floor while showering, you already know that the effect doesn’t last as the oils wash down the drain almost immediately. This tablet solves that problem by dissolving slowly throughout the duration of your shower…
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Posted by Robin
on
23 July 2009
Feeling stressed? Then try savoring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants. Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels.
— Read the rest Stop And Smell The Flowers -- The Scent Really Can Soothe Stress at Science Daily. Many thanks to Ruth for the link!
