Thermal synesthesia and the evocative power of colors: symbolism and uses

Imagine a summer sunset, where the sun's rays paint the sky a deep fiery red. Inside a room, golden beams filter through the window, spreading a feeling of warmth that envelops you, while the scent of flowers in the air takes you back in time, reviving a forgotten memory. 

This is synesthesia, a sensory experience that unites all the senses and elevates them to arouse unique emotions never felt before.

In this article we will focus specifically on one sense: sight and how colors affect perception. We will also explore the concept of synesthesia, how it turns into thermal synesthesia when we associate certain color hues with other stimuli, affecting our perception and psychological well-being.

What are synesthesias 

The word synesthesia comes from the Greek, syn (together) and aisthesis (perception) and literally means "perceiving together" multiple sensations. This word refers to a sensory-perceptual phenomenon that has been extensively studied by scientists, doctors and researchers, but on which there is still a long way to go to discover all its secrets.

What we do know for sure is that synesthesia is a neural experience in which the senses interconnect in unusual ways, creating unique and unexpected sensory experiences that make it possible to "see" a sound or "hear" a color. For example, you might taste chocolate and, at the same time, see the color brown or you might perceive a sound and automatically associate it with a color or emotion. 

This is a special and extraordinary condition that has inspired many artists, musicians and poets who have tried to capture the synesthetic experience in their works. A famous example is Dante, who makes extensive use of synesthesia from the very beginning of the first canto of the Divine Comedy.

Thermal synaesthetes: how do colors affect our perception?

Synesthesia is thus a sensory phenomenon in which two or more senses come together in an experience that goes beyond the normal perception of reality. One of the most fascinating forms of synesthesia is the thermal one, in which the warmth of fossil waters (which helps reduce stress and relax muscles) combines with atmospheres, fragrances, textures and sounds to create an intense sensory experience.

Imagine immersing yourself in a warm, enveloping thermal pool, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, with the warmth and smell of the water enveloping you. All senses are stimulated in unison, creating an experience beyond physical perception.

Colors play a key role in all this, because they influence the perception of temperatures, evoking evocative (and different, depending on whether warm or cool tones) sensations and emotions. 

The influence of colors in thermal synesthesia

Colors are a form of energy that can influence our bodies. 

Thanks to the different frequencies of electromagnetic waves, they send vibrational messages that reach our deepest levels, stimulating both physical and emotional responses.

In thermal synesthesia, color and temperature perception go hand in hand. For example, a person having this experience may very strongly perceive red as hot and blue as cold. Associations vary from person to person, but some reactions are rooted in sensory experience.

Thus, the relationship between colors and synesthesia is fascinating and complex, providing us with further evidence of the interconnectedness of mind and body. But what makes colors so evocative in thermal synesthesia?

The symbolism of colors in thermal synesthesia

Colors have the ability to affect human perception. Over the centuries they have been exploited in literature to create unique atmospheres-such as landscapes described with specific colors-while in the visual arts they are used to create contrasts and harmonies to evoke feelings of calm or tension. This concept also applies to thermal synaesthesia, where special consideration is given to the symbolism of colors used in chromotherapy: a form of therapy that uses colors to treat illness, in the idea that these can help the body and mind regain their natural balance (Source: Treccani.it).

According to this school of thought, colors take on very specific meanings and have the power to influence in different ways:

• Green symbolizes harmony, nature, balance and hope and helps to spread serenity and calm.  
• Red symbolizes love as well as fire, blood and sexual excitement and is connected to strength, life and passion. 
• Blue contrasts with red with a calming, soothing and refreshing effect. For this reason, it is often used on walls in spas and spas to make people forget about stress and all related problems. 
• Yellow depicts the intellectual part of the brain and seems to be able to instill happiness, joy and protection. According to chromaticism it acts as a study aid to promote concentration. 

Visual and thermal perceptions together can be used to create an even more intense and meaningful sensory experience in daily life. This can often be seen in spas, spas, and even hospitals. For example, shades of red and orange are used to create a warm and welcoming environment, while blue and green are used to evoke feelings of relaxation and tranquility.

Thermal synesthesia in your home with Fossil Water products

The relationship between thermal synesthesia and colors, with their symbolism, is intricate and interconnected. But did you know that you can bring this sensory perception to your home as well? 

With Il Tempio della Salute products, it becomes possible. 

The sensory experience offered by these products is a true holistic ritual which, taking advantage of the basics of chromotherapy and aromatherapy, promotes well-being on a physical and mental level.

Thanks to the combination of Salsomaggiore Fossil Thermal Water and selected active ingredients, the right chromatic atmosphere, along with a harmonious mix of fragrances and textures, you can experience a synergistic skincare that adapts to every skin type and need, both facial and body.

The colors adorning the products and the calming tones of the candles lit in the corner of the room will propel you into a suspended world of relaxation. The soft, enveloping textures of the cosmetics, along with the fragrances wafting through the room, will create a symphony of tactile and olfactory sensations that will take you to a world of inner peace.

Every gesture of your skincare routine will become a daily ritual of well-being, in which the awakening and regeneration of your body and mind will occur naturally and harmoniously. Indulge in thermal synesthesia at home and discover Il Tempio della Salute beauty routines on our website.