Modern day history of women's fragrances and perfumes

Lying in the bath tub immersed in warm water sprinkled with rose petals relaxes the senses and soothes the nerves. This relaxation idea was not created during the modern era but has existed for thousands of years dating as far back as the Egyptians and other royalty. Our ancestors discovered those aromas and fragrances back then and is still being used as we know them today can be cultivated. The Egyptians in particular were strongly associated with the cultivation of different types of aromas.

They traded cedar, bitumen, galbanum and other resins from the east and this type of cultivation was mainly aimed at developing womens fragrances and perfumes. They also brought in benzoin cinnamon, pepper and cardamom from further east.

It was not commercialized until late 18th century, when flower essences such as rose and lavender oils were stored in dark bottle containers. The bottles were designed artistically fashioned into unique shapes and sizes. The oils are still manufactured and used largely as essential oils. These oils are used mostly in spas but also in beauty products, soaps, creams, lotions and most importantly in perfumes. A few drops of essential oils can be added to your bath or a Jacuzzi, as essential oils have a soothing effect as well as elevates the mood and releases stress build up in the mind and body. Essential oils can also be applied directly to the skin if mixed with a carrier oil. Once applied directly to the skin, the essence will produce a distinctive smell of its own. It has also been prohibited by Health Organizations to use any toxic substances during the manufacturing process of these essential oils which may have a detrimental effect on the health of the public. An abundance of perfume and fragrance is also used in holy places like temples, mosques and churches on a daily basis. They are generally used in the form of incense sticks, and when burnt give off soothing aromatic fragrance which fills the entire holy place enabling concentration. In ancient days, it is said that fragrant substances were burnt to please the gods and goddesses and in return receive blessings from them. Scented perfumes were added to the mortar during construction of mosques so that during the summer season a mystical aroma was slowly released inside the mosque.

It is believed that around 80 mosque walls of Harar still release the fragrance of spices like musk and cinnamon. In today?s times perfumes and fragrances have become a multibillion dollar business. There are several kinds of brands available on the market.

Source: http://leisure.ezinemark.com/modern-day-history-of-womens-fragrances-and-perfumes-7d3430fe1d5b.html

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