Perfumes

Did you know that different scents and perfumes can have a profound effect on your emotional well being?

Fragrances

the link between fragrances and well being

Beautiful fragrances can definitely enhance your mood and give you a pick me up. Aromatherapy is long-established and holistic beauty products for women are here to stay.

There are gimmicky products such as pheromone containing love potions, anti-aging elixirs and antidepressant fragrances. This may be going a bit over the top you women should know that there are mood enhancing benefits of certain scent ingredients.

If you look at the fragrance and cosmetic industry, the manufacturing techniques used to produce the perfumes do alter the aromatic attributes and essence of their therapeutic components. They also add solvents and chemicals that can cause allergic reactions. With all the processing it can take a woman some time to find her favorite scent. Just know that a good fragrance should energize you with its subtle or rich flavors and make you happier in your atmosphere whether it be you bathroom, home or work place.

If you are serious go for a sweet and spicy heavier scent. If you are happy go lucky go for a light fruity scent that smells like citrus. If you are tempted to break your diet or fall off the workout wagon, try relaxing in a scented bath or spritzing with a Victoria's Secret body spray to soothe your mood and get your mind back in the positive zone.

Scents

perfume categories

Pure perfumes typically have anywhere from 15 to 30 percent concentration of essential oils in them. Since this is a high concentration, they are the strongest of the fragrances. This is where you have to be careful not to over-apply them. Strong perfumes are really strong and stay on for six or more hours. To be on the safe side, it is perfectly acceptable (and less expensive) to go with the less concentrated versions and spritz sprays.

Eau de par fume has an 8-15 percent concentration and can work better if you are going to be in close proximity with other people. Eau de toilette is even lighter with 4-8 percent of concentration. Eau de cologne is the lightest one. Simply known as cologne, it lasts only a few hours at most and is very mild.

Articles from Cosmopolitan magazine that poll men about fragrances conclude that 80% of men believe a woman's fragrance can boost her overall attractiveness. For the best effect, don't pour perfume on your skin. A light mist such as those sold by Bath and Body works or Victoria's Secret is all you need to smell fresh and clean.

Stick with sweet and tasty but very subtle blends (don't go overboard like candy in other words). 27% of men liked fruity, while 18% likes florals. Something clean, light and fresh like a citrus smell will likely drive your men crazy and up your beauty and mood a notch.

The Body Shop

best sellers

I love The Body Shop. To give you an idea of their best sellers consider their lines Dreams Unlimited, White Musk and Love ETC.

Scented body butters are wonderful as they not only moisturize but they make you feel fresh and pretty with their fragrances. From The Body Shop their most popular scented body butter lotion is Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Butter. Moroccan Rose Body Butter is also a favorite. Yummy!

Lighter than a perfume, the body sprays are wonderful. Try the Apricot, Orange Blossom, Musk, Jasmine or Vanilla scents. The same brands come in either the spray or body wash versions.

I like to try favorite scents at shops like Body Shop or Victoria's Secret. Then, I hunt for sprays at the discount stores such as TJ Max or the drug store in similar fragrances. This can save you money while still steering you towards the best selling smells.

I find that when women get depressed, fall off their diet or drop out of their workouts, there is often an emotional basis for it. Something might happen that depresses them or throws them off their positive routine. Pampering oneself with good aromas, be it perfume sprays, scented lotions, candles, incense or body scrubs can really help reduce stress. Focus on beauty and the positive aspects. Relax, try and get rid of your worries and focus on the positives in your life. Your attitude should improve as a result, and it's better for your self esteem than breaking your diet and diving into the sweets!

If you are feeling down try a nice bath with a scented scrub, or after bath spritz to make you feel sexy and vital.

Body Spray

opt for the light clean smelling scents

Knowing nothing about scents a friend of mine purchase a heavy perfume (as I recallI it was the White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor. Upon getting home with the fragrance and free watch that came with it, she told a story of nearly asphyxiated her husband with the perfume. I recall her calling me in horror as relayed how he exclaimed, eeew you smell like an old lady and that watch is totally hideous! She was in tears and we laughed hysterically over this classic marital incident..

That is where Victoria's Secret comes into play. Unless your significant other is buying you a specific scent he likes such as Cool Water Woman, I would avoid the pungent strong dosed perfumes. VS has a plethora of light spritz sprays at only a fraction of the cost which will give you a perfume that smells like a younger version of you not an older version.

Pure Seduction, That would be Love, Vanilla Lace, Amber and Blossoming Romance are some of the collection sprays that you cannot go wrong with.

If you have rosacea or allergy issues beware thought as scented perfumes can cause these skin problems to flare up. Make sure to go easy on any new fragrance and that it agrees with your skin.

Perfumes will certainly define your style and mood and can go a long way towards improving your well being and feeling about yourself. Try something light, clean and fresh smelling.