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We are influenced by the perspiration of those around us. Scientists speak of an “emotional contagion”.
Pheromone. Scientific studies show that the perception of other people’s sweat has a role, positive or negative, to play in human relationships.
By Olivier Hertel
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Qa few drops that bead on the forehead, flow slowly to the corner of the eyes. It stings a bit. But the translucent fluid continues its course to the lips, which it impregnates with this characteristic salty taste. No doubt, it’s sweat. Pushed out of the body by the summer heat, it is not just the fruit of this automatic function responsible for regulating our internal temperature. Our perspiration is also a veritable mine of information that researchers are trying to exploit. Because it has a lot to say about our health, our emotions or our daily behavior. ” Sweat is secreted almost all over the body by sweat glands present under the skin. It is made up of water but also of a multitude of chemical compounds transf…
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