Treat Yourself to some Aromatherapy this International Self-Care Day
Staying at home all day doing a number on your mental wellbeing? Studies have shown that scents can affect our mood and even trigger certain memories — perhaps a clean fresh smell may remind you of the innocence of childhood, or woody scents can evoke a feeling of peace and serenity.
As Phase 2 Heightened Alert kicks in, we will be spending even more time at home. This can cause some of us to feel fatigued, trapped, and overall drained.
This self care day, why not treat yourself or your loved ones with some scented products from Soohyang?
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The brand Soohyang translates loosely to mean "excellent fragrance" and was founded by Soohyang Kim in 2013. (Yes, the brand was named after the founder whose name just so happens to mean excellent fragrance!)
Since then, the brand has developed 33 unique scents that will cater to your specific preferences. They also offer a variety of scent-diffusing products, from the classic scented candles to wax tablets that can be stored in your closet. Read on to find out what you should treat yourself with tomorrow!
Candles
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The classic. Everyone loves a good scented candle to light at their table on particularly long days. Citrus scents have been said to lift one's mood, so Soohyang's Mandarin Orange Candle would be the perfect choice.
Diffusers
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Another classic, a diffuser is better for those with young children or pets at home as they run the risk of knocking the candle over and causing a fire. If you're not sure what scent to go with, Soohyang's signature scent, Gangnam 8, might be of interest to you. The spicy yet oriental scent brings the vibrance of Gangnam into your home with nutmegs, cloves, orange flowers, and orchids.
Wax Tablets
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This might be something more novel. Wax tablets are perfect for perfuming small enclosed spaces, like a closet or a drawer — just leave the tablet in there and your clothes will be smelling great for up to three months! The scent Laundry is great for a wax tablet in your closet as it brings back the nostalgia of childhood by mimicking the scent of freshly hung laundry in the yard.
Sprays
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Do you have multiple surfaces you'd want Soohyang's scents to be on? If so, then their sprays would be the best product for you! Instead of leaving it in only one spot, you can carry it with you to spray any surfaces, fabric, or even the air, that you'd like the scent to be at! The Raindrops is a scent created to capture the smell of rain on a rainy day, and can bring about a calming, nostalgic effect when used.
Car Vent Air Freshener Clip
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For those of you who are still driving around, you might want to go for an air freshener clip for your car instead! This reusable clip contains highly concentrated perfumed beads that will last up to four weeks in your car. We recommend Soohyang's best-selling fragrance, Itaewon 565, that infuses a deep green scent mixed with white wildflowers to bring about the feeling of frolicking through a park in the morning and breathing in the morning dew. This scent also commemorates Soohyang's very first store at 565, Itaewon-dong.
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For those of you who are fans of Disney, check out Soohyang's Disney Princess collection for scents that match your favourite Disney Princess!
Self-care is becoming increasingly important in the middle of the pandemic, where everyone is getting increasingly stressed and fatigued. ABC KOREA wishes everyone, especially the front-liners good luck, good health, and the strength to press on. Take care!