"Why is it that we can consciously ignore the difference between the taste of strawberry-flavored candy and a true strawberry, and yet we call them by the same name? Why do we walk into a grocery store knowing full well that apples aren't meant to come in vibrant reds or greens with shiny, almost mirrored exteriors, and yet we have taught ourselves that those ones are "better"? Why do we douse ourselves in perfumes labeled with the word "ocean," but turn our noses up at the salty smell of the sea?
Have we become so reliant on the potency, the intensity, and the familiarity of such products that we no longer find the subtleties of nature as appealing? Why do we need the condensed scents, the explosion of flavor, or the shockingly colorful?
In all honesty, I'm guilty of it too. I gravitate toward the bright green kale and the yummy, unrealistic fragrances because I believe we are all programmed the same, guided by our senses. But while I appreciate products that are designed to stimulate them in a way that augments every experience, I also listen to the tiny voice whispering to get back to the basics, to grab that bottle of olive oil off the counter and use it as a moisturizer for the week, and to create my own natural deodorant by combining lavender, vanilla, and coconut oil."
Read the full article at Elle.com
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