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Scent, physical appearance and skin care
Author(s) -
White T.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2004.00219_07.x
Subject(s) - mood , odor , psychology , natural (archaeology) , skin care , social psychology , medicine , neuroscience , nursing , biology , paleontology
The influence of the mind on the body and the body's influence on the mind have far reaching implications for human health and well‐being in modern society. One of the most salient present‐day examples of this interaction is the complex relationship between emotional state and skin health, which appears to be positively correlated. Because odorants have been demonstrated to improve mood and increase relaxation, Aromachology can assist in the maintenance of good skin health, and can be an important part of skin‐care practices. Through both the natural qualities of odorants and through odor‐induced stress‐reduction, the sense of smell can enhance skin appearance and health, which leads to a sense of well‐being and better quality of life.