| abstract |
The invention relates to a cosmetic, non-therapeutic method for bringing about a psychological calming and/or relaxation of a person, comprising applying a preparation that comprises at least one material selected from the group of 6-methyl-5-heptene-2-one, octane-2-one, heptane-2-one, nonan-2-one, 5-hexyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, tetrahydro-6-pentyl-2H-pyrane-2-one, octanal, and 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol to the skin or the hair or into the ambient air. |