Your guide to a luxurious bath

Choose your base  

This is where you focus on your needs. If your muscles are feeling sore, toss in mineral-rich salts such as Himalayan or Epsom salts for a soothing effect. If you’re looking for something to soften your skin, opt for a milky soak with oat or coconut milk to leave your skin feeling soft and velvety. In need of bubbles? Choose a rich, foamy bubble bath that delivers maximum lather.  

Add a little magic  

Now that you have your base set, it’s time to add another layer. A few drops of the right oil can be a game-changer. If you need to wind down, reach for a lavender or neroli oil. If you want to feel refreshed or to clear your head, eucalyptus or a citrus oil are great options. Sneak some skincare into your tub by including vitamin boosters such as vitamin E for healing, B3 for barrier support or vitamin C for brightness — there’s no reason not to turn your bathtime into a skincare moment!  

Treat yourself 

And this is where the bath bar really gets decadent. Little add-ons — like exfoliating bath bombs, clay cubes or powdered soak sachets — take your soak from soothing to skin transforming. Fizzy bath bombs with gentle AHAs and BHAs help to slough off dullness, while clay-based add-ons help purify pores and balance oils. These are perfect for a midweek beauty top-up.  

Seal the deal 

By now your bath might be over but your glow will definitely stick around. Once you’ve stepped out of the tub, it’s time to lock in the moisture and maintain that just-stepped-out-of-the-spa feeling. To keep your skin feeling baby soft, opt for a whipped body butter — apply it to damp skin to help trap hydration. Follow this with a fine mist or scented body oil to give a dewy finish to your skin and keep you smelling great.  

Make it a ritual 

You’ve got the perfect soak, a scent you love and beautifully soft and silky skin, but the real magic comes from doing this on the regular. Taking a moment to enjoy a soak in a tub isn’t only about indulgence, it’s about ensuring that you take time out for yourself. And maybe that means a Sunday night with your favourite face mask, a good book and your notifications set to ‘Do Not Disturb’. Let’s be honest: sometimes self-care doesn’t have to be a big moment. Instead it can be you, a hot bath and a few things that make you smile.

Applying a mask while you enjoy a soak in the bath doubles the benefits, as the warm steam opens pores, which means the beneficial ingredients absorb more deeply in the skin.  

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