According to Austin Roses. A Summary: Who Knew?
Myrrh: An aromatic, anise-like scent/ among roses it's found almost exclusively in English roses.
Fruity: Because the rose is related to apricots, pears, apples, strawberries and others, fruity tones often surface.
Musk: A romantic scent, it often comes from the flower's stamens. People are especially sensitive to the scent.
Old rose: The classic rose fragrance, it's found almost exclusively in pink and red roses.
Tea rose: This strong scent -- like that of fresh tea -- often dominates a flower. Other fragrances can become evident over time.
Friday, September 28, 2012
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HomeFriday, September 21, 2012
In Defense of Lovely Lavender
IN DEFENSE OF LOVELY LAVENDER
I've never known anyone that knew about it that didn't love it. And that is lavender. And if they used it at all, they espoused the scent as one of the most fragrant and well liked of the herbs. Because of its pleasing aroma the ancient Greeks, North Africans, and Romans used it in their bath water; hence its name from Latin, "to wash". It has been used for centuries to relieve tension, soothe digestive upsets, ease headaches, reduce stress, and promote sleep. On another page, I mentioned that lavender gives me a headache; therefore why, I need to give lavender the kudos it deserves.
The renown Edgar Cayce in one of his readings said...there is no greater influence in a physical body than the effect of odors upon the olfactory nerves of the body. They have made much of the developments for the body. When essential oils are inhaled, the oil particles reach the roof of the nose, where cilia (thin hairs) send information about the aromas to the center of the brain. Messages then reach the areas of the brain associated with smell. The release of neurochemicals is triggered and these may be relaxing or stimulating depending upon the effect. According to Cayce, individuals do and can respond to odors, and that these smells have a definite effect upon our systems.
With this said here and on other pages, past memories and experiences may play a part in one's selection of a particular scent. One of Cayce's readings talked about odors having much to do with the ability to meditate, though they may not necessarily have this effect on everyone. Another reading states that the scent of lavender "would make for the raising of the vibrations".
Whether or not you believe in Cayce's readings, many today suggest that the use of aroma can be a preparation for meditation. Further, using lavender as a lotion or in massage oil could, along with other ingredients, aid in alleviating strains in muscles and tendons. Some also use lavender along with witch hazel added to boiling water (one pint) in a fume bath - to help relax the body as the steam from the pot fills the tub.
As most of us probably know, lavender is most commonly used as a scent in soaps, perfumes, bath products, shampoos, sachets, and potpourris. In herbal medicine it has long been respected for its calming, soothing effects and is loved by many.
You can find lavender in the following fragrances in many of our product types:
Colour My World - Massage Romantique TM Soy Body Massage Candle, 4 oz. Soy Candle Tin, 6.75 Soy Candle Jar, 10 oz. Soy Candle Jar, 18 oz. Soy Candle Jar, Soy Tart Melts, Soy Votive Candles, Fragrance Oil
Lavender - Fragrance Oil, Soy Tart Melts, 4 oz. Soy Candle Tin, 6.75 oz. Soy Candle Jar, 10 oz. Soy Candle Jar, 18 oz. Soy Candle Jar, Soy Votive Candle
Lavender Vanilla - Fragrance Oil, Soy Tart Melts, 4 oz. Soy Candle Tin, 6.75 oz. Soy Candle Jar, 10 oz. Soy Candle Jar, 18 oz. Soy Candle Jar, Soy Votive Candle
Lavender & Green Tea - Soy Chunk Pillar Candles in 3x3, 3x6 & 3x9 sizes
Lavender Fields - Aromatherapy Spa Candle in frosted glass open container
Pleasant Dreams - Aromatherapy Spa Candle in frosted glass open container
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
OUR SENSE OF SMELL AND HOW SCENTS AFFECT
US
Many in the
scientific world are beginning to believe that smell could be our most
suggestive sense. Studies are indicating that smells can indeed affect many
things such as our emotions, mood and perceptions. It is known that scent
preferences can be highly subjective and personal relating to our memories and
associations. For instance, to some the smell of certain flowers may evoke
negative feelings. To me the smell of gasoline is as good as it gets since it
brings back pleasant memories of Sunday afternoons when my father took me and my
siblings to the refinery where he worked & filled our car up from the gas
pump for employee use. We enjoyed this time together, thus I've always
associated the smell of gasoline with happiness. Who would know? We can then
imagine and surmise that those who dislike certain flowery scents may have
experienced a negative trigger around that smell at a previous point in
time.
Did you know that
some people can smell certain aromas where others can't? Genetics, or to a
smaller degree, small physiological changes and factors like mood and
medications can affect our sense of smell. It's thought that we never experience
a smell the same way twice. The sensitivity of our nose changes from hour to
hour and our sense of smell is the weakest in the morning and gets stronger as
the day goes on. We've all noticed that we can't smell as well when are noses
are stuffed up and may also have been aware that when we are hungry, our sense
of smell seems to get keener.
To me, the most
exciting thing about our sense of smell is that it seems to be able to tune into
fragrances that affect our behavior and mood. There are logical reasons for this
phenomena. The association of fragrance and emotion is all because of our
olfactory system. Our olfactory receptors are connected to the limbic system,
which is thought to be the seat of emotion. Smell sensations are relayed to the
cortex, where 'cognitive' recognition occurs.
There is evidence
that pleasant fragrances can improve our mood and sense of well-being. Even the
thought of pleasant fragrances have been found to make us a bit more cheerful.
Experiments have shown that actually smelling the scent can dramatically improve
mood and sense of well-being.
Interestingly, the
positive emotional effects of pleasant fragrances also affect our perceptions of
other people and things. Results from experiments where subjects were exposed to
pleasant fragrances tended to give higher 'attractiveness ratings' to people in
photographs. In one study, the presence of an unpleasant odor led subjects to
give lower ratings to photographed individuals and to judge paintings less
professional. Other tests conducted with shampoos resulted in participants
touting many irrelevant positive qualities about the shampoo, when only the
fragrance had been changed.
A lot of research
is being done on how our environment affects our well-being and scents are up
there in the list of physical cues that influence our perceptions. Can a floral
smell be a mood stimulator and encourage social interaction? There is a wealth
of information out there that says yes. Scientists are revealing that
recollections tied to smell can be stronger than memory of other
types.
Olfaction can
transport our thoughts back to some of our earliest experiences and the outcome
can be a feeling. Scientists are also suggesting that the lack of or absence
of these feelings could be a sign of cognitive decline. Early stages of
developing therapies to train people to smell better are thought to perhaps one
day lessen the deterioration of mental faculties. Without delving too deeply
into this phenomena, suffice to say, stimulating our sense of smell with
fragrances can light up our lives with both old and new positive
memories.
Since odors are
ofen tied to a unique experience that has given us a strong and stable
connection, it seems to me that we might want to surround ourselves with the
fragrances we love that have for so long made us feel so good!
Janis
Lyn
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OUR SENSE OF SMELL AND HOW SCENTS AFFECT
US
experienced a negative trigger around that smell at a previous point in
time.
Did you know that
some people can smell certain aromas where others can't? Genetics, or to a
smaller degree, small physiological changes and factors like mood and
medications can affect our sense of smell. It's thought that we never experience
a smell the same way twice. The sensitivity of our nose changes from hour to
hour and our sense of smell is the weakest in the morning and gets stronger as
the day goes on. We've all noticed that we can't smell as well when are noses
are stuffed up and may also have been aware that when we are hungry, our sense
of smell seems to get keener.
To me, the most
exciting thing about our sense of smell is that it seems to be able to tune into
fragrances that affect our behavior and mood. There are logical reasons for this
phenomena. The association of fragrance and emotion is all because of our
olfactory system. Our olfactory receptors are connected to the limbic system,
which is thought to be the seat of emotion. Smell sensations are relayed to the
cortex, where 'cognitive' recognition occurs.
There is evidence
that pleasant fragrances can improve our mood and sense of well-being. Even the
thought of pleasant fragrances have been found to make us a bit more cheerful.
Experiments have shown that actually smelling the scent can dramatically improve
mood and sense of well-being.
Interestingly, the
positive emotional effects of pleasant fragrances also affect our perceptions of
other people and things. Results from experiments where subjects were exposed to
pleasant fragrances tended to give higher 'attractiveness ratings' to people in
photographs. In one study, the presence of an unpleasant odor led subjects to
give lower ratings to photographed individuals and to judge paintings less
professional. Other tests conducted with shampoos resulted in participants
touting many irrelevant positive qualities about the shampoo, when only the
fragrance had been changed.
A lot of research
is being done on how our environment affects our well-being and scents are up
there in the list of physical cues that influence our perceptions. Can a floral
smell be a mood stimulator and encourage social interaction? There is a wealth
of information out there that says yes. Scientists are revealing that
recollections tied to smell can be stronger than memory of other
types.
Olfaction can
transport our thoughts back to some of our earliest experiences and the outcome
can be a feeling. Scientists are also suggesting that the lack of or absence
of these feelings could be a sign of cognitive decline. Early stages of
developing therapies to train people to smell better are thought to perhaps one
day lessen the deterioration of mental faculties. Without delving too deeply
into this phenomena, suffice to say, stimulating our sense of smell with
fragrances can light up our lives with both old and new positive
memories.
Since odors are
ofen tied to a unique experience that has given us a strong and stable
connection, it seems to me that we might want to surround ourselves with the
fragrances we love that have for so long made us feel so good!
Janis
Lyn
Dreams & Scents
DREAMS AND SCENTS
Our Sense of Smell
is vital to us and affects us in many ways. Some smells can be good for our
health and many can be bad. Some aromas we've seen can change our mood or
emotions. To relieve stress, lavender, vanilla or rose scents are sometimes
recommended. For concentration, many tout peppermint, strawberry or lavender.
Personally, lavender gives me a headache. No one ever believes that, but it's
true. The jasmine fragrance is said to be associated with alertness. I can smell
that one, as it's one of my favorites. But, we are all unique with different
chemistry. Now the study of fragrance and how it can affect our dreams is a bit
more curious to me.
An aside for a
moment, it has been suggested that smell might facilitate learning. In a study
where participants studied the locations of cards while inhaling the smell of a
rose, it was found that when the subjects went to sleep; and some were again
exposed to the rose fragrance and others were given an odorless stimulus, those
who smelled the rose remembered 97%, compared to 86 % for the others. This study
seems to suggest that odors can accelerate learning as memories are integrated
in sleep.
New research 'says'
that flower scents sprayed around the bedroom before sleeping result in more
positive dreams than unpleasant smells or no particular aromas at all. Not only
have studies shown that smelling flowers before sleep can lead to more positive
dreams, but researchers are looking into the possibility that pleasant smells
could reduce the occurrence of nightmares.
So you know,
clinical trials have shown that lavender can help with insomnia, anxiety,
stress, and post-operative pain. I guess if I choose to go with lavender for all
its benefits, I'll just have to keep a bottle of headache medicine
around.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
OUR SENSE OF SMELL AND HOW SCENTS AFFECT
US
Many in the
scientific world are beginning to believe that smell could be our most
suggestive sense. Studies are indicating that smells can indeed affect many
things such as our emotions, mood and perceptions. It is known that scent
preferences can be highly subjective and personal relating to our memories and
associations. For instance, to some the smell of certain flowers may evoke
negative feelings. To me the smell of gasoline is as good as it gets since it
brings back pleasant memories of Sunday afternoons when my father took me and my
siblings to the refinery where he worked & filled our car up from the gas
pump for employee use. We enjoyed this time together, thus I've always
associated the smell of gasoline with happiness. Who would know? We can then
imagine and surmise that those who dislike certain flowery scents may have
experienced a negative trigger around that smell at a previous point in
time.
Did you know that
some people can smell certain aromas where others can't? Genetics, or to a
smaller degree, small physiological changes and factors like mood and
medications can affect our sense of smell. It's thought that we never experience
a smell the same way twice. The sensitivity of our nose changes from hour to
hour and our sense of smell is the weakest in the morning and gets stronger as
the day goes on. We've all noticed that we can't smell as well when are noses
are stuffed up and may also have been aware that when we are hungry, our sense
of smell seems to get keener.
To me, the most
exciting thing about our sense of smell is that it seems to be able to tune into
fragrances that affect our behavior and mood. There are logical reasons for this
phenomena. The association of fragrance and emotion is all because of our
olfactory system. Our olfactory receptors are connected to the limbic system,
which is thought to be the seat of emotion. Smell sensations are relayed to the
cortex, where 'cognitive' recognition occurs.
There is evidence
that pleasant fragrances can improve our mood and sense of well-being. Even the
thought of pleasant fragrances have been found to make us a bit more cheerful.
Experiments have shown that actually smelling the scent can dramatically improve
mood and sense of well-being.
Interestingly, the
positive emotional effects of pleasant fragrances also affect our perceptions of
other people and things. Results from experiments where subjects were exposed to
pleasant fragrances tended to give higher 'attractiveness ratings' to people in
photographs. In one study, the presence of an unpleasant odor led subjects to
give lower ratings to photographed individuals and to judge paintings less
professional. Other tests conducted with shampoos resulted in participants
touting many irrelevant positive qualities about the shampoo, when only the
fragrance had been changed.
A lot of research
is being done on how our environment affects our well-being and scents are up
there in the list of physical cues that influence our perceptions. Can a floral smell be a mood stimulator and encourage social interaction? There is a wealth
of information out there that says yes. Scientists are revealing that
recollections tied to smell can be stronger than memory of other
types.
Olfaction can
transport our thoughts back to some of our earliest experiences and the outcome
can be a feeling. Scientists are also suggesting that the lack of or absence
of these feelings could be a sign of cognitive decline. Early stages of
developing therapies to train people to smell better are thought to perhaps one
day lessen the deterioration of mental faculties. Without delving too deeply
into this phenomena, suffice to say, stimulating our sense of smell with
fragrances can light up our lives with both old and new positive
memories.
Since odors are
ofen tied to a unique experience that has given us a strong and stable
connection, it seems to me that we might want to surround ourselves with the
fragrances we love that have for so long made us feel so good!
Janis
Lyn
Saturday, July 28, 2012
What are Soy Tart Melts/Soy Wax Melts?
Soy Wax Melts, often referred to as Soy Tart Melts, are small cubes or shapes of soy candle wax that are put into some sort of warming device so that they release a flame less scented candle fragrance. You can mix various scents and use as many "tarts" as your warming vehicle will hold.
CandleCorners.com sells Soy Wax Melts/Soy Tart Melts in 6-packs for $4.99. The pack will provide you with 10-20 hours of wonderful rich fragrance.
We also sell an Electric Tart Warmer/Candle Warmer Combo for $16.99 and an Electric Candle Warmer for $14.99.
Leftover candle wax can always be heated up in an appropriate warmer, so as you can see, scenting with Soy Wax Melts & a Warmer can be an extremely inexpensive way to fragrance your home.
Don't forget CandleCorners.com's 30% off discount from now until July 31st!!
Soy Wax Melts, often referred to as Soy Tart Melts, are small cubes or shapes of soy candle wax that are put into some sort of warming device so that they release a flame less scented candle fragrance. You can mix various scents and use as many "tarts" as your warming vehicle will hold.
CandleCorners.com sells Soy Wax Melts/Soy Tart Melts in 6-packs for $4.99. The pack will provide you with 10-20 hours of wonderful rich fragrance.
We also sell an Electric Tart Warmer/Candle Warmer Combo for $16.99 and an Electric Candle Warmer for $14.99.
Leftover candle wax can always be heated up in an appropriate warmer, so as you can see, scenting with Soy Wax Melts & a Warmer can be an extremely inexpensive way to fragrance your home.
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