Bathtime Treats
As the days get colder, before collapsing into bed why not immerse yourself in a warm, richly-scented bath? With the help of these delicious bath treats, parched skin is revived, frozen joints are eased, and frazzled minds are soothed as the day’s stresses drain away with the bath water.
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Udderly Gorgeous Bath Salts
Cowshed
If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, step into a bath with this milky sweet concoction and feel your stress levels plummet from ten to zero. Not only does it ease a weary body and mind with a relaxing blend of salt minerals, but it also contains sea buckthorn oil, with vitamins and essential fatty acids to ensure skin gets some proper pampering too.
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Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil
Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil
Not only is Moroccan rose oil extremely rare and more expensive than gold, but it is also valued for its exceptional stress relieving properties. One whiff of its uplifting rosy scent and you might actually fall in love.
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Lemon And Vitamin E Bath And Body Oil
Burt’s Bees
A sprightlier alternative to the more floral-based oils out there. It effectively eliminates the need to apply body moisturiser afterwards. Its zesty lemon scent is uplifting and energising, whilst the Vitamin E and Sweet almond oil go to work on tense, tired limbs. This oil provides a great hit of moisture for the winter months and the formula isn't too greasy, although you may need to give the bath a good clean out afterwards as it can make the bath a little slippery.
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Cleopatra’s Milk Bath
Organic Pharmacy
If the name itself hasn’t seduced you already, this 100% natural and organic mixture of exfoliating milk, soothing rose oil and calming jasmine oil results in a heavenly bathing experience fit for an Egyptian queen. The brand also operates a fair trading relationship with the Iranian community who grow the Persian damask rose which goes into making this clever concoction. All the more reason to indulge.
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Detox Botanical Bathing Infusion
Elemental Herbology
Perfect for any runners or exercise enthusiasts out there, this infusion can be used after a stress-busting sprint, as it helps boost circulation, shift toxins and generally help relax weary, post-work out limbs. With energising grapefruit, toning juniper berry, and rosemary to help combat stress and depression, it also contains a nourishing cocktail of sweet almond, jojoba and peach kernel. Created by acupuncturist Kristy Goodger, all ingredients are designed to balance hormones ensuring skin is left glowing and any nagging neuroses are washed down the plug hole.
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Soothing Bath Oil
Connock London
The secret ingredient to this relaxing bath treat is kukui oil. Traditionally used by Hawaiians on their little ones to protect their delicate skin from the harsh winds and the sun’s rays. Founder of the range, Amanda Connock fell upon this oil and noticed its incredible abilities to heal, hydrate and boost elasticity in the skin and subsequently made it the focus of her entire range. The oil is especially good for irritated skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. Other ingredients include exceptionally nourishing macadamia and tamanu oils, so if you suffer with severely dry skin, you’re in for a treat. Close your eyes in a bath filled with this, and you can almost hear palm leaves swaying in the breeze.
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Relaxing Light Bath Oil
Green & Spring
Bearing gorgeous illustrations of birds on all their packaging, Green & Spring draw on the traditional healing powers of English herbs to soothe mind, body and soul. The magically relaxing genie emerging from this particular bottle comes in the form of sleep-inducing lavender, restorative rosemary and skin nourishing rosehip – nature at her healing best. The result is a subtly sweet fragrance, soft skin and a calmed spirit. A great way to bring a bit of the English countryside into your bathroom.
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Mandarin & Almond Relaxing Bath Oil
Lulu & Boo Organics
Even though it’s especially formulated for mums-to-be, if you’re not with child you can still enjoy its delicious autumnal scent of energising mandarin, sandalwood and soothing apricot. Among its 96% organic ingredients are nourishing almond oil and rosehip extracts ensuring skin is kept supremely hydrated and can also help to reduce stretch marks for those who happen to be bearing a bump. Approved by both the Vegan Society and the Soil Association, this pampering oil is sure to be a hit with green goddesses as well as those looking for some well-deserved down time.
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Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil
Aromatherapy Associates
The company have recently celebrated their 25 year anniversary as the masters of luxury bathing, and this is one of their best-sellers. Deep Relax does exactly what is says on the tin (or in this case, a beautiful, indigo beribboned box) with its expert blend of vetivert, chamomile and sandalwood and skin-softening coconut oil. This multipurpose product can be applied to the torso before a shower, dabbed onto pulse points, or melted in a bowl of steaming hot water by your bedside to help you drift off.
