One of our fan-favorite products is our Lavender Roll-On. Our three blends, the Calming, Lavender, and Ease Blends, all share one goal, to relax you.
In this world we are often stretched thin just in order to create the lives we want to live; when everything feels tight, having something grounding can make all the difference. This is not new information for most, lotions and candles are often marketed with this idea in mind, relaxation is proven to be aided by certain scents. According to an article posted in 2016 to the National Library of Medicine, many scientific studies “have suggested a significant role for olfactory stimulation in the alteration of cognition, mood, and social behavior” (Sowndhararajan K, Kim S). In other words, the aromas we smell have direct effects on the way we feel and act throughout our days and lives.
I actually was reminded of this after scrolling on TikTok and seeing a newly engaged woman talk about choosing a perfume to use only while she did things like shop for her wedding dress and tour venues. This is an idea that I am sure most of us already understand, if you have ever smelled a candle that reminds you of childhood or found an old perfume or cologne you used to wear in high school, the feeling of being ten or sixteen years old can just come rushing back. There is something so beautiful about being able to return, even just for a moment, to a version of yourself.
The useful part of the strength of the scent-feeling connection is that we can use it to remind ourselves of moments where calm has permeated everything, rather than the stressful situation around us. This might be achieved by applying a scent to your arms or chest as you relax in bed and watch your favorite show. Then, in moments of stress taking a moment to apply the same scent and just breathe can have a compounded effect of calm and relaxation. Studies specifically utilizing Lavender essential oils, (which is the main ingredient in our Lavender Roll-ons :D), were directly correlated to the “comfortable state of subjects” (Sowndhararajan K, Kim S). This is where the Roll-Ons have a perfect use, not only reminding you of times when your head was clear and at ease but utilizing scents and oils that are already proven to create this effect themselves.
Sowndhararajan K, Kim S. Influence of Fragrances on Human Psychophysiological Activity: With Special Reference to Human Electroencephalographic Response. Sci Pharm. 2016 Nov 29;84(4):724-751. doi: 10.3390/scipharm84040724. PMID: 27916830; PMCID: PMC5198031.