Mask'ne! We now have something else to take care of...but seriously, face mask acne is real - particularly for anyone who is physically active while having to wear a face mask.
Breathing into a face mask creates a hot and moist environment that leads to a build-up of sweat, oil, and bacteria, which is the perfect setting for acne to develop.
I am a mom to teens who play soccer (socially distanced), and face mask acne has become a real problem. I set out to fix that.
Tea Tree Oil is the go-to botanical for treating the bacteria that causes acne; it's powerful enough to create an effective barrier yet gentle enough not to irritate the skin.
Lavender helps to reduce redness and calm angry skin. Oh, and they both smell pretty fab too. Essential oils are extremely potent and should be handled with respect, it is best to use a formula that has been measured to be safe on the skin.
Question…...Have you ever walked down the street and caught the whiff of a familiar scent in the air? In a flash, this scent catapults you back to a memory that is as clear as day.
It might be a place, It might be a person.
You instantly remember the way things looked and (here’s the magic part) the way you felt emotionally.
There are reports of people chasing strangers down the street in tears to ask what perfume they are wearing because it triggered such a powerful emotional memory.
While researching this strange occurrence I stumbled upon some extremely interesting facts. Firstly that this occurrence had a sciencey name, Odor Induced Memory, and secondly that is had some actual studies to back it up!
The Science behind OIM
A Professor at Brown University ran some studies to see whether you could manipulate this theory into creating ‘deliberate smell induced memories.’
Based on this research I launched a company called NOSEY (pun intended) which produces and develops products that allow people to create Odor Induced Memories (OIM) or as I now call them, Aroma Memory.
Nosey Study Memory Kits help students to memorize for exams as well as managed their anxiety. Nosey Wellness Kits allow you to anchor aroma to your favorite mindful activity, like yoga or meditation.
It's time to Smell Life Your Way!
noseyessentialoils.com
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I asked my son how he felt he did in his last test? He shrugged and said "fine". He then went on to tell me that there would be kids in his class that would have breezed through the test because they are just SMART.
This word Smart is a word I detest, it holds so much power and is loaded with such finality because if you're in the smart club then life is going to be okay, but if you're not then life is not going to open the same doors. Kids seem to decide pretty early on who's in and who's out.
What does it mean to be smart and why are we obsessed with labeling kids with this word. I turned to the dictionary.
Definition of Smart:
Mentally alert
Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.
To be honest I don't know many 11-year-old boys who aren't all of those things.
My son had to agree that smart wasn't about being a mathematical acrobatic or a fact retaining heavyweight in a test, it is actually about being quick, and bright and funny and emotionally intelligent. Engaging with your fellow humans and actively listening.
I still hate the word and I still won't use it because I know it's a trigger to unleash low self-worth in many kids, but at least my 11-year-old now feels like he is just as qualified to join that club.
When I was a child, I stayed at my grandmother's house over the summers. I loved my grandmother, and whenever I was in her home, I felt content and protected. My grandmother would dry lavender and place small bags of it in her linen drawers. At night I would go to sleep wrapped in the subtle sweet smell that lingered in the sheets. So it makes sense that as an adult whenever I smell of lavender, it triggers a powerful memory of being in that house and feeling loved and peaceful.
That is a POSITIVE AROMA MEMORY that cannot be erased.
I own that memory.
When I was a child, I would often stay at my grandmother's house over the summer. I loved my grandmother, and whenever I was in her home, I felt content and protected. My grandmother would dry lavender and place small bags of it in her linen drawers. At night I would go to sleep wrapped in the subtle sweet smell that lingered in the sheets. So it makes sense that as an adult whenever I smell lavender, it triggers a powerful memory of being in that house and feeling loved and peaceful.
That is an AROMA MEMORY that cannot be erased.
I own that memory.
However....for some people this is not the case. In fact, during World War 2, lavender oil was used to clean hospitals, so many people developed negative associations with the aroma.
Your sense of smell is unique because it is the act of smelling that evokes memory.
Try to imagine how an orange smells - you can't.
AROMA MEMORY is a technique that uses your sense of smell to actively create a memory/aroma/association that calms and soothes your mind and body.
Example:
"I have a big job interview tomorrow. I know I'm beyond qualified and on paper, there's no better person for the job...but I know that the moment I get inside that interview room, my anxiety will take over and overwhelm my chances to succeed."
Of course, sitting at home, you can comfortably imagine yourself being amazing and confident and crushing the interview.
Here's how AROMA MEMORY can help.