First Try—day 1
Product name, scent and strength: Instant Honesty, neroli, 1x
Application dosage and locations: 15mcg/spray, 2 sprays applied: to back of neck and hair
Environment tested in: at home, talking to hubby. Around 70º.
Self effects: I don’t think I noticed any, of course I applied them to places where I hopefully wouldn’t get the full effect; plus I’m pretty open when discussing things with my husband anyway, so I’m not sure I would notice much of a difference.
Effects to others: Didn’t notice a lot of difference when we were discussing some difficulties with our daughter that I have been waiting to talk over with him (he has been out of town for several weeks for work). He doesn’t like to “get into it” as he puts it; I call it “ignore it and it will go away” theory. 
He acted pretty much the same, didn’t want to discuss it much, seemed happy to just let me deal with it. 
Duration of effects: since I didn’t really notice any, I can’t say for sure.
I’m kind of disappointed, I’d hoped this would have a more “instant” effect like the Openness did when I used it. Maybe I need more sprays?
Second try—day 2
Product name, scent and strength: Instant Honesty, neroli, 1x
Application dosage and locations: 15mcg/spray, 3 sprays applied: back of neck, hair, forearms/split
Environment tested in: at home again, in family room, same place.
Self effects: I noticed more of a scent this time, but I usually do with very high sprays. At first I didn’t think I got any kind of effect from it, but thinking back on it, I think I was more focused or serious when talking than I usually am. Like I wanted to make sure what I was saying was being heard.
Effects to others: I don’t know if it was because I was more focused or serious this time, or an effect of the IH, but hubby did seem to be not as resistant to listening to what I was saying this time. We talked about some problems (family, work) that have been “hot” topics lately, and didn’t get into the huge fights that usually arise. We still argued, but it didn’t seem like it was as bad as it has gotten before.
Time exposure: We were talking/arguing for several hours, and it felt like the effect didn’t change much during that time.
Not that I was looking to start an argument, although I had a feeling it might end up that way unfortunately, but part of the reason I bought IH and IO was in hopes that it would allow us to have better/more open/honest discussions. Lately when things start getting more involved, he shuts down and won’t talk. So maybe this was good. 
Third try—day 3
Product name, scent and strength: Instant Honesty, neroli, 1x
Application dosage and locations: 15mcg/spray. 4 sprays applied: one to hair, one to forearms/split, one to chest, one to back of neck
Environment tested in: in the car, driving to another town for some shopping
Self effects: again, I didn’t think much at the time, other than feeling like it was easy for me to say what was on my mind. I just don’t know if that is simply the IH, or me being ready to “lay it on the line” with some topics. Looking back I do think the IH had some effect on that inclination.
Effects to others: I’d have to say the same for my husband; he also was quite open with saying what he was thinking.
Duration of effects: two and a half hour drive at least; while we were shopping, we pretty much just talked about ‘lighthearted’ topics—movies, gossip, etc. No kids, money, jobs.
I think using the higher amount of sprays and also being cooped up in a smaller area might have increased the effects this time. I plan to try this again, maybe not only with hubby, but that was my main intention, so that is what I started with.
I don’t know what the ‘normal’ amount of mcg is for IH, but I am getting the feeling that I have to use larger amounts to get any kind of self effects, although not so much to affect others. I noticed this with IS, as well as IS/b and IS/a. Now with TAF, I can barely use any, and it affects me like crazy! I’m not sure that it is one I will even be able to use, although I’ll test it a few more times to see what happens. I’ve tried several of the instant series alone now (although I need to get my reports posted! :o) so I guess I’m ready to try mixing/layering a couple to see what happens.
