Aromas and fragrances: a study shows that they can regenerate the skin

There are perfumes that can regenerate the skin. We find out thanks to the “Journal of investigative dermatology”, which reports a German study carried out by researchers from the Ruhr University (in Bochum) in collaboration with experts from Munster University, which re-evaluates aromatherapy and its scientific validity.

In fact, it seems that our skin has an olfactory receptor which, stimulated by the right aroma, is able to activate the repair of damaged tissue, for example, a wound.

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For example, among the 350 olfactory receptors of our skin there is OR2AT4, which, stimulated by the "aroma of wood, triggers a" healing action. This scientific discovery will certainly bring significant changes within the research and production of cosmetics and medications.

Perfumes can regenerate the skin