Shape_Malaysia__June_2017

Pretty, Happy
Oil rush
These luxe body potions
will boost your mood
and
your immune system.
By KATE SANDOVAL BOX
You know how revitalized you feel after
a full-body massage. Turns out your
immune system feels the same way.
A growing stack of research shows that
while you relax on the table, your
white blood cells (infection killers) are
being stirred to fend off pathogens—
which means you’re more hearty and
less likely to succumb to the latest bug
going around. “Massage stimulates the
lymphatic system, which is where these
cells are located,” lead researcher Mark
Rapaport says. In his study, white blood
cells increased substantially from
a single 45-minute Swedish massage.
For further benefit, look for massage
oils with extracts like peppermint,
rosemary, or patchouli, says Mary Coda,
a massage therapist in New York City.
“These essential oils can dramatically
increase the massage’s physiological
effects, clearing your airways and
making you even more relaxed.”
Photograph by Claire Benoist; Styling by Alma Melendez/Halley Resources
The Body Shop Spa of The
World French Lavender
Massage Oil (RM99). Hugo
Naturals Massage & Body Oil
(RM58). COCOLAB
Rejuvenating Body Oil
(RM119). Wild Products
Coconut Carrier Oil (RM53).
L’Occitane Aromachologie
Relaxing Massage Oil
(RM135).Linden Leaves
Body Oil (RM211).Clarins
Tonic Body Treatment
(RM245). The History Of
Whoo Gongjinhyang Nok
Yong Massage (RM249).
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