"Aging Gracefully: Embracing Natural Scents with Essential Oils"

In this episode of Aromatherapy Moments, Danielle Sade, certified aromatherapist, explores how our body’s natural scent changes as we age due to shifts in body chemistry and health factors. Instead of masking these changes with synthetic perfumes, Danielle highlights how essential oils like lavender, geranium, and petitgrain offer a gentler approach to managing body odor while supporting emotional well-being and preserving the skin’s natural microbiome.

Danielle also shares easy, natural bath and shower formulations for a refreshing, aromatic experience. Tune in to discover how essential oils can help you embrace the aging journey with grace and a balanced aroma.

References:

• Haze, S., et al. (2001). 2-Nonenal Newly Found in Human Body Odor Tends to Increase with Aging. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 116(4), 520–524.
• Zuniga, A., & Stevenson, R. J. (2019). The influence of olfaction on human behavior: 4. Illness and odor. Behavioral Sciences, 9(2), 28.
• Green, B. (2018). Fragrance Chemistry and Fixatives. In Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution [2nd ed.].
• Orchard, A., & van Vuuren, S. (2017). Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017.
• Koulivand, P. H., Khaleghi Ghadiri, M., & Gorji, A. (2013). Lavender and the Nervous System. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013.

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this educational service is not intended nor is it implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Healing Fragrances School of Aromatherapy does not accept responsibility for any problematic situations experienced by you or anyone to whom you give treatment.
• Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in the course is intended to provide a medical diagnosis or offer a treatment.