Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Breathe Deeply and Relax


Between work and family obligations, traffic, difficult people, relationship challenges and environmental stresses, is it any wonder that people are anxious and stressed out? If your company provides a break from life’s hectic schedule, why not take it one step further and help your customers relax by infusing calming scents in your environment? Great places for relaxing fragrance include hotel lobbies and guest rooms, spas and salons, doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, hospitals and retail stores. Here are some of the top scents for calming and relaxation:

Lavender – The scent of this purple flower has been used for centuries to calm anxiety, fight depression and enable restful sleep.

Bergamot – Derived from citrus fruit rind, this lovely scent is refreshing and uplifting.

Sandalwood – This woodsy scent comes from sandalwood trees that are at least 40 years old. It calms, relieves nervous tension and helps you relax.

Mandarin – Another citrus like the bergamot, mandarin is gentle and can help with sleep difficulties and lift your mood. Children, especially enjoy and benefit from this scent.

Jasmine – The heady scent of this white flower has been shown by German scientists to be just as effective in inducing sleep as prescription medications.

Use these scent alone or in combinations to create an atmosphere of calm and refreshed spirit.

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