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Small moments of joy, like laughing with loved ones or cuddling a pet, activates our parasympathetic nervous system and releases dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine has been associated with reward and pleasure seeking and is known as the 'motivation molecule'. Serotonin is associated with mood regulation and is best known for eliciting feelings of happiness.

There are over 3000 studies worldwide relating to self-compassion and the benefits it has on both our mental and physical health. Being self-critical towards our body leads to greater levels of body dissatisfaction, self-hatred, and low self-esteem and activates the sympathetic nervous system, our fight or flight response. This increases cortisol in our bodies, which can lead to stress and inflammation impacting both our mental and physical health.

Great relief can come from simply affirming that you are experiencing suffering, a difficult but natural part of life, and stating your intention to be kind, patient, or accepting of yourself.

Acknowledge when you're suffering or being self-critical and take a moment to follow this simple self-compassion practice linked below.

Methodology

1. Study Objectives
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the performance and user satisfaction of perfect body vit C glow over a 28-day period. Specific objectives included:

- Assessing user satisfaction with the product after first use and over time.

- Measuring overall user perceptions, including texture, application ease, and visual results.

2. Study Design
Type of Study: Quantitative user study with self-assessment questionnaires.
Duration: 28 days.
Product Use Protocol: Participants applied the product once daily as per provided instructions.
Sample Size: 84 participants.
Assessment Points: Participants completed self-assessment questionnaires at four intervals: after the first use, after 7 days, after 14 days, and after 28 days.
Participants: Women aged between 18 and 55+.
Data Analysis: Results from the self-assessment questionnaires were collected and analysed by an independent statistician.

3. Results
AFTER FIRST USE
80% said skin felt hydrated*
92% said skin felt moisturised*

AFTER FOURTEEN DAYS USE
92% said skin felt smoother**
94% said skin felt softer**

AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT DAYS USE
87% saw an improvement in skin appearance**
87% saw an improvement in skin texture***

*In a panel of 76 participants after first use.
**In a panel of 75 participants over a 14-day period.
***In a panel of 80 participants over a 28-day period.

Our Functional Fragrances are tested against a placebo and measured in clinical studies using fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and ECG (electrocardiogram). Our Functional Fragrances can be seen as having additional physiological benefits, due to interaction with the limbic system, which in turn can stimulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. As part of a programme to understand how different aromas can stimulate different emotional responses, This Works, in collaboration with Professor Gaby Badre, identified a library of Functional Fragrances shown to have a relationship with emotions, such as joy (Perfect), relaxation and reward (Love Sleep), alertness (Morning Expert) and stress reduction (Stress Check).

Our Perfect Functional Fragrance has been clinically tested using fMRI brain imaging, which indicated the fragrance activated areas of the brain associated with reward, memory and emotion*.

*Pilot Study 2022