Using Fragrance at Work

It's fairly common knowledge that you can use fragrance to change your mood. But did you know it can also help with performance and memory?

Studies have shown that scented rooms can have a positive effect on such things as proofreading, computer programming and other "sustained attention tasks." Tasks were completed with greater accuracy in the scented rooms as compared with the non-scented rooms. Grapefruit, jasmine and lemon all help to reduce drowsiness and sustain attention.

Peppermint is piped into the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the afternoons to help re-invigorate the brokers.

College students can use mint and sage during finals week to fight exhaustion and boost memory and concentration while they study.

Geranium and bergamot have been used to relieve stress and tension in a variety of situations.

Tip of the Day: Take your UB Warmer and your favorite oils to work with you. You'll love it (and so will your co-workers).


*Aromatherapy and Performance from Prolitec.com

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Using Fragrance to Change Your Mood

Scent is a powerful thing. Breathe in the fragrance of a summer rose and life just feels a little better. The right scent at the right time can change your entire outlook in a matter of moments.

Fragrances have been used for centuries to manipulate mood. Here are a few of my favorite mood lifters.

• Stressed out and can't sleep? Try a little lavender or chamomile to help settle your nerves and calm you down.


• Feeling overworked and overwhelmed? Vanilla can ease the pressure.


• A little sluggish and run down? Green tea or grapefruit is the answer, or try a little lemon and lime.


• Totally exhausted? There's nothing like peppermint or eucalyptus to perk you up again.
  


• Got a big date and want to feel more womanly? Try a musk or sandalwood.


• When I'm feeling down, nothing makes me happy faster than a mix of pomegranate and cinnamon.
  

Scent is a powerful thing. What do you use as a pick-me-up?

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Be Mine

Be Mine makes a wonderfully romantic lotion, a sensual bubble bath, or a perfect perfume.

It's sweet (but not too sweet) and innocent.

You can purchase it pre-mixed, or mix it up yourself.

Jasmine 5 parts
Sandalwood 7 parts
White Musk 3 parts

Use this recipe in any of our bath and body products or as a home scent with our fragrance warmers.

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