The heart contracts and expands to pump out blood to the body parts.
This pumping of blood creates a wave of blood that continues along the arteriesArteries are blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body parts. And veins are blood vessels that carry blood low in oxygen from the body back to the heart for reoxygenation..
What we know as the pulse is basically the crests of the blood wave.
All arteries have a pulse, but it is most easily felt at points where the skin is thin, and the arteries (and, therefore, blood) are closer to the skin.
Now, blood is always several degrees warmer than the body.
And wherever it is closer to the skin, the skin at those points (pulse points) is warmer than the other parts.
And heat intensifies fragrance because it speeds up evaporation (release of molecules in the air).
So, the main reason for wearing perfume on the pulse points is to increase its “throw”.
But the common belief that it adds to the longevity of the scent is said to be a myth.
Experts suggest that the most significant factor contributing to the perfume’s longevity is the body’s moisture level.
Keeping our body hydrated (drinking lots of water) and using fragrance-free moisture-rich lotions are the easiest ways to maximise the lifespan of the scent on you.
