Pleasing petals

Gazing at a beautiful flower makes you feel good, period. But roses take things a step further. The flower’s oil is an especially potent de-stressor, affecting the brain’s limbic system, which shapes your mood and raises your spirits, research finds. Simply inhaling the scent can lower your stress response significantly, studies show. This is why it’s being added to everything from flavoured drinks to beauty balms. For a shortcut to Zen, spritz on Mamonde Rose Water Toner ($25 for 250ml, leading department stores) or sip Asmara Asana 6 Rose & Lavender Drink ($5.30, www.sproutfore.com)…

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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2018

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