Thursday, August 05, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions #2

Q.Why does soap lose its smell after a while?

Soap has a scent because of the addition of an aromatic compound, such as a fragrance or essential oil. We smell these scents because “scent” molecules reach our noses and stimulate our olfactory system. Over time and use, these scent molecules are released into the air and are no longer in the same concentration and intensity in the soap.