STIMULATING SCENTS
Breathe in these invigorating energy boosters, for instant uplift
Innerscents Uplift Aromatherapy Reviving Mist, £6.99, innerscents.co.uk
A zesty, uplifting blend of grapefruit, mandarin and neroli to lift your spirits. Neroli soothes and has anti-ageing qualities for the skin; mandarin is a gentle tonic with a cheering scent; and grapefruit has a euphoric effect.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Remedies to Roll – Energy, £8, nealsyard remedies.com
This pocket-sized roll-on aromatherapy blend is the perfect pick-me-up. Rosemary, lavender, geranium and grapefruit will revitalise your spirits and energise your body and mind. Keep it on your desk or in your handbag.
The Nue Co. Mind Energy fragrance,
£85, uk.thenueco.com
Our sense of smell has a direct line to the three most important areas of the brain: the orbitofrontal cortex, which signifies awareness; the hippocampus, which is linked to memory; and the amygdala, associated with our mood. By stimulating these areas, this fragrance cuts through the mental fog.