“Mood-affecting aromas have been around for centuries. So why hasn’t anyone packaged and sold them?

Luke Vorstermans, a longtime small business advocate and consultant, has been wondering that himself. In fact, he’s done a lot of research on the subject.

“There’s lots of evidence that aromas can affect people’s mood,” Mr. Vorstermans said in an interview at a café near his Hortonville, Kings County, home.

Yet until now, the only way of surrounding yourself with aromas was through candles, oils and packages of scented materials that couldn’t be carried in your purse or pocket. But Mr. Vorstermans believes aromatherapy is about to go mainstream.”

Now this sounds like it has huge possibilities. I agree with Mr. Vorstermans… just don’t know what took so long. A few hundred years ago, people were scenting everything from their hair to their gloves! It seems that we are just catching up!

But I would like to see a little more thought put into the packaging. They remind me of lip balms.
I’m also thinking of a scented insert for your purse will be the next big thing to come! Hint, hint…
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