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Never underestimate the power of a really good bath. But you have to get it right. Consider this your ultimate guide to all the best bath products. Because sometimes there’s nothing better than a good soak.
Picture this: the candles are lit – not one but several – the hot steam rises off the water as clouds of fluffy lather float on the surface and aromatherapy oils fill the air. There is complete and utter silence (and the best bath products) – this is your time.
After a long stressful day in the office / running errands – delete where applicable – there is nothing better than a long soak in the tub. However, we believe in the restorative and calming powers of a good bath so much that we encourage you to jump in at any point during the day. We feel that even a short twenty-minute break in the morning can be just what’s needed. Yes, they take a little longer than a shower, but it’s worth the time and effort. A bath has the ability to ease tension in your body, relieve pain and reduce stress and anxiety.
There’s something about taking time for yourself, be that in the morning or evening. Plus, when you find out how many calories you can burn in the bath it seems silly not to indulge in one.
Do baths help you sleep?
Baths have been proven to help you get to sleep. It’s something to do with temperature. Your body heats up in the tub and followed by the rapid-cool down once you’re out that relaxes you and sends your body into sleep mode.
Crafting the perfect atmosphere
When it comes to crafting the ideal setting luxury candles are firmly at the top of the list. We could wax lyrical (no pun intended) about candles all day and therefore have adopted a more is more attitude. So why not get a few on the go?
Diptyque Feuille de Lavande – £49 | Space NK
This is full of fresh leafy notes, which evoke a sense of calm. If you can afford it fill your bathroom with a few of them. Guaranteed relaxation.
Graham & Green Gold Bath Caddy with Stand – £35
Do not skip this step. This will elevate your bath levels to the upper echelons. This offers a spot to put one of your candles. A rest for your book (or iPad, no judgement here). Somewhere for your mug of tea (read glass of wine) to go whilst you soak.
Keep scrolling through to see all the best bath products…
This Works Deep Sleep Bath Oil – RRP £48 | Feelunique
Let's face it, any help to sleep is greatly appreciated. Try a capful of this in your bath this weekend. It's one of the best bath products for sleep thanks to the superblend of Lavender, Chamomile and Vetiver. Thank us later.
Ameliorate Softening Bath Milk Oil – £15 | Lookfantastic
If your skin is in need of some desperate TLC, this bath oil from Ameliorate is designed to soothe and hydrate. With extracts of starflower, collodial oats, camelina and sweet almond oil, it's a total winter skincare saviour.
Seed To Skin The Bath Nectar – £87 | Liberty London
Neroli, jasmine and damask rose. Pure Tuscan-vibes bottled right here. That's the beauty of a bath, get that scent just right and you can be transported anywhere.
Olverum Bath Oil – £36.50 | Amazon
With a unique blend or aromatic essential oils, Olverum bath oil is the perfect product to ease away the stress of your day and relax in the luxurious scents surrounding you.
Verden D’Orangerie Bath Oil – £85 | Liberty London
Verden's bath oil works perfectly either at the beginning or the end of the day. The citrus and orange blossom notes are both uplifting and relaxing.
Susanne Kaufmann Oil Bath For The Senses – £25 | Cult Beauty
This potent blend of oils is masterful and completely taking the stress out of day - both from your mind and body.
Crabtree & Evelyn Spiced Honey Bath Syrup – £31.50 | Crabtree & Evelyn
Gone are the days of cheap and nasty bubbles that smell like a sweet shop. This bubble bath is pure luxury and leaves skin feeling and smelling divine.
Aroma Active Muscle Recovery Soak – £15 | Lookfantastic
Sometimes a bath is necessary and not a luxury. Release tired, tense and stressed muscles with anti-inflammatory ingredients turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.
Dove Lavender & Chamomile Relaxing Care Bath Salts – £6.99 | Boots
No one said a cracking good bath product had to cost the earth. These super affordable bath salts moisturise the skin, calm the mind and relax achy bodies.
Westlab Restoring Magnesium Flakes – £6.50 | Amazon
We couldn't have a best bath products list and not include some Magnesium Flakes. Every beauty editor has a big bag next to their bath for those times when things feel a little off kilter. A bath with these gets you back on track.
Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment – £14.77 | Amazon
If you're plagued with itchy, irritated skin from eczema, a rash or mid-Winter weather this will relieve things instantly.
OUAI Chill Pills, £25 for 6 | Feelunique
And you thought bath bombs were just for pre-teens. How wrong were you. These are made from blended oils that promote healthy, glowy skin.
