HOW SCENT AFFECTS MOOD & PERFORMANCE

Scent impacts our mood and emotions, through our sense of smell, also known as “Olfaction”. Our sense of smell is said to be the strongest of our five senses and has the ability to influence brain activity. The Olfactory nerve is a part of the limbic system which connects us directly to the areas of the brain that process emotion, memories, stimulation and instinct. Imagine the olfactory nerve as a pathway through which scent molecules travel through to send information to our brain. Our sense of smell plays an important role in the physiological effects of mood, stress and productivity. In other words, olfactory stimulation can alter our mood, cognition and even our behavior.

Many studies have described that just by the simple inhalation of fragrances, your brain function can be can highly affected by essential oil compounds being able to cross the blood-brain barrier to interact with receptors in the central nervous system. They have also suggested that the simple olfactory stimulation can produce immediate changes in our physiological state affecting positive changes in blood pressure, muscle tension, brain activity and even our heart rate.

Once we discover how each scent makes us feel, we can choose which scents will elicit a positive emotional response within us. Whether you choose to uplift with Symphonics, ground yourself with Suelo or relax and de-stress with La Loba, finding which Liberated Ascent blend will be unique for each individual and highly subjective. These experiences are more subtle and more personal than traditional fragrances and perfumes. By choosing Liberated Ascent, they can be used as tools for mood management, emotional support and even contribute to improve your overall physical health.