How Do Scents Uplift Your Mood?

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries for meditation, relaxation, and better focus. Fragrance is used to uplift mood and emotions. It's not just a traditional technique, it’s a scientifically proven fact that there is a connection between the smell of scents and the brain’s chemistry.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND AROMATHERAPY

When we smell or inhale a fragrance, the scent molecules travel through our noses to stimulate our olfactory receptors. The limbic system, as the name indicates, is the part of the brain responsible for our behavior, stress levels, hormone production, emotions, and memory. It gets direct signals from olfactory receptors. The scents can trigger the system for relaxation, mood uplift, and better behavior.

FRAGRANCES AND RELAXATION

Here are a few ways for how scents affect our body and mind:

• Lavender: It reduces anxiety and improves sleep quality.

• Chamomile: Lowers stress levels and stimulates relaxation.

• Bergamot: Lowers blood pressure and regulates heart rate.

• Peppermint: Soothes the mind and increases focus and mind clarity. 

HOW CAN YOU INCORPORATE AROMATHERAPY INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE?

• Rub a few drops of oil on your napkin or palm for instant mood boosts

• Use Reed Diffusers to create a soothing environment

• Use oils in your massages

• Relieve muscle tension by adding oils to your bath water

• Use scented candles for a serotonin boost as well as to create an aesthetic ambiance for your space

Our scented soy wax candles will not just give you pleasant scents for aromatherapy, they are also eco-friendly and will help to save our environment. Free of paraffin and paraben, they are designed to uplift your mood in seconds. Pick your favorite scent from our shop today and transform your space!