Even in the same kind of space, why do some places feel calming while others feel strangely unsettling?
That difference is said to involve not only lighting and sound, but also scent.
We take in a great deal of information through sight and hearing every day, but our sense of smell works a little differently.
Scent information is known to travel to the limbic system, the part of the brain involved in emotion and memory. Many of us have had a certain scent shift our mood or bring back a memory from the past.
Research on aromatherapy has also advanced in recent years, and essential oils such as lavender and bergamot have been reported to be associated with relaxation.
A pleasant scent can also affect not only your mood but your breathing. It is known that breathing tends to deepen when we are relaxed, and to become shallow and rapid when we are tense.
What’s more, combining the dry head spa’s work on the head and neck with the relaxing effect of scent helps create an environment where you can settle in and enjoy your treatment more calmly.
Today, smartphones, computers and social media expose us to more information than ever.
Many people say that in work and daily life, they
• easily feel on edge
• can’t stop thinking things over
• have trouble switching gears
If that sounds like you, you are not alone.
Against this backdrop, attention has recently turned not only to treatments and exercise, but also to the environment itself, including space and scent.
At La HEAD, too, we use natural aromas as part of our treatment space.
Rather than expecting any special effect from the scent itself, we use it as one element in creating an environment where you can relax and feel at ease.
Precisely because our days are so busy, consciously making time to calm not only the body but also the mind may be an important part of looking after your condition.