Scent and relaxation

A study by International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. (IFF) found that certain aromas were able to affect mood by eliciting a muscle-relaxing effect. IFF then created a database that analyzed how fragrances around the world affected moods. One of the most interesting findings produced by the study was the way specific scents have the ability to reduce stress in individuals. It found that EMG stress response in the shoulder area of participants was significantly reduced when introduced to certain fragrances. Stress is something affects all people. Regardless of your age, you likely feel stress on a daily basis. Thanks to research such as the IFF study, we know that scent can be leveraged to put all of us at ease.