Just Smell to Meet with Happiness

“What happiness comes from?” “How to be happy?” These questions are common in the present. Happiness actually comes from neurotransmitters or hormones in our own bodies. Our body is made up of chemicals called ‘hormones’ which are created by the body to communicate and act together with various organs so that our body and mind can function normally.

Therefore, hormones are crucial to our body. We will take you to know the hormones that help create happiness.

Dopamine
This hormone plays a significant role in terms of pleasurable reward and motivation. It is a neurotransmitter that is released when we feel successful. It motivates us to do what we like whenever we feel good.

Serotonin
It is another neurotransmitter that is released when we feel relaxed or happy. Getting out into the sunshine in the morning helps the body release serotonin which makes your mood brighter and more energetic.

Endorphin
This neurotransmitter is like natural morphine in that it stimulates positive feelings. Our body secretes this substance when we are happy, satisfied, and relaxed. When under stress, this hormone will decrease.

Stimulation of these neurotransmitters can occur when receiving love, doing what you like until you are as successful as you want, eating delicious food, listening to your favorite songs, watching your favorite movie, exercising, and smelling a relaxing scent.

When we inhale the aroma, scent molecules pass through the nose. It stimulates the olfactory sensory nerve cells in the nasal cavity, goes to the olfactory perception center in the brain, and then passes to the part of the brain called the Limbic system, which is the control center for learning, memory, emotions, hunger, and sexual feelings. Smells that stimulate the Limbic system cause the brain to release Endorphin, Dopamine, and Serotonin to relieve pain, improve mental state, and give a sense of relaxation.

Because the scent can help make us happy, we recommend 6 scents that help increase your happiness.

1. Green Grass Leaf
Has anyone ever wondered why when you just finished cutting the grass, there’s a refreshing smell that reaches your nose? Australian researchers discovered that chemicals released from grass when it’s freshly cut give off a smell that makes you feel refreshed, happy, and relaxed. Moreover, it can help avoid mental deterioration in old age.

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2. Peppermint
Mint family herbal plants have a unique cool and refreshing scent. According to research from Sense of Smell, peppermint essential oil has mood-elevating properties, relieves anxiety and depression, and helps relax your mood and mental state. Moreover, research from Wheeling University states that the scent of peppermint helps relieve stress, fatigue, and irritability very well.

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3. Citrus
The scent of fruit in the citrus group is oranges, lemons, and lemons which are reminiscent of a bright summer. The fresh scent of citrus fruits will help you feel energized and more refreshing. It’s a scent that will increase happiness and help reduce stress as well. Moreover, there is research states that the citrus family scent, especially lime, really helps reduce stress and can also help with depression.

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4. Vanilla
According to Stephen Warrenburg. Warrenburg, S. (2002) on Measurement of emotion in olfactory research, the vanilla scent can increase happiness by up to 27.2%. The sweet scent of vanilla helps the body and brain relax, but excessive amounts of consumption may cause dizziness. If anyone receives the vanilla scent during a moment of happiness, it will help us feel better than before as well.

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5. Rose
Rose scent is another scent many people wouldn’t expect to have aromatherapy properties. Research has shown that essential oils extracted from roses will help relax, relieve dizziness, headaches, and fatigue, and give a feeling of freshness and vitality. Another important property is that it can reduce stress and anxiety.

6. Lavender
The final scent that is indispensable would absolutely be lavender because it is a scent that helps with therapy. According to research from Sirindhorn College of Public Health Yala, applying aromatherapy with the lavender scent can help you feel refreshed, and relieve stress, headaches, and migraines.

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Suppose you are looking for a scent to help increase happiness during this time. We have the scent of green grass leaf in the Planterior scent, the citrus scent in the Escape the Ordinary scent, the vanilla scent in the Pastry Club scent, and the Lavender scent in the Night at the Library scent.

We have various scented products for you such as ceramic candle, travel candle, room spray, reed diffuser, and essential oil.