linalool absorption through skin reduces sympathetic nervous system activation
Transdermal absorption of (−)-linalool produced a significantly smaller decrease in skin temperature compared to placebo, indicating reduced sympathetic tone via autonomic nervous system modulation of cutaneous vascular walls.
What this means for you
Your sympathetic nervous system is your 'fight or flight' switch — when it's dialed down, your body shifts toward calm, recovery, and rest. Linalool, a natural compound in lavender and other botanicals, appears to support that shift when absorbed through the skin, which most people notice as a sense of physical ease and reduced tension.
The published research
Transdermal Absorption of (−)-Linalool Induces Autonomic Deactivation but has No Impact on Ratings of Well-Being in Humans
Neuropsychopharmacology · 2004
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