Do scents in the bathroom affect your mood?

Yes. I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your notice that scent affects your mood. When you add the right scent to your bathing ritual, you can benefit greatly. In fact, certain scents have a relaxing effect but there are also just scents that you can add in the bathroom that make you feel energized. To best enjoy a relaxing moment for yourself in the bath, it is good to know what effect which scent has on your state of mind. So that you get out of the bath completely relaxed or just energetic. In this blog, we’ll tell you when it’s best to add which scent to your bathing ritual.

How to add fragrance to your bath

When you have chosen your favorite scent you can add a few drops of essential oil of it to your bath water. The nice thing is that you can even combine these oils with each other. In addition, there are plenty of choices for delicious bath products such as bath foams and effervescent balls enriched with different scents of essential oils. But a wonderful scent for the bath doesn’t always have to come from a jar or bottle from the store. Slice any orange or lime you have in the house and add it to the water while you are running your bath. Not only does this give a great scent, it looks great too.

The scents of chamomile in your bathroom to sleep like a baby

Do you have trouble falling asleep that makes you feel unrested in the morning? Then take a bath with chamomile fragrance an hour and a half before you go to sleep. Chamomile has been used for centuries to help you sleep better. Tip: In winter, replace the scent of chamomile with the woody, warm scent of cedar wood to fall asleep after a warm bath. This way you will enjoy the best bath experience there is!

Add lavender scent to your bath water for ultimate relaxation

It is not without reason that lavender is a common scent for bath products, as lavender has a relaxing effect. The scent of lavender has a stress relieving effect and helps to calm your body and mind. The scents of ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine also have a relaxing effect when you add them while bathing. These relaxing scents can also have a positive impact on falling asleep and staying asleep.

Sweet orange scent improve your mood

Add orange scent to your bathing ritual to relieve mental stress and fatigue. No orange-scented bath foam or essential oil in the house? You can even add slices of orange when you take a bath. The scents of eucalyptus, magnolia and grapefruit also have a positive effect on your mood.

The scent of rosemary improves your concentration and memory

Do you have a deadline at work that you need to meet that requires your full focus? Or is there an exam coming up that you’re studying for? Then add the scent of rosemary when you take a bath during your homework day or study break. The scent of rosemary has been scientifically proven to improve your memory and concentration. The scent of peppermint, lime and lemon also help you think clearly and promote concentration. Need some extra motivation? Then go for a grapefruit or
spruce scent.

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