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The restorative properties of a hot soak have long been extolled, which makes a luxury bath product a worthwhile indulgence – especially now the temperatures have dropped and the nights feel darker than ever.
From aromatherapy oils to mineral-rich salts, frothy bubble baths and spa-style scents, there’s now a wealth of beautiful bath-time formulas lining the shelves.
For aching muscles, anything containing Himalayan salt is the gold standard, while few things will transport you to an Alpine spa quite like Susanne Kaufmann's herb-steeped oil. For something sustainably made and deeply restorative, indulge in De Mamiel's potent eucalyptus salts, and for a real room-filling fragrance, there's always Aromatherapy Associates.
Whether you’re hoping to encourage deeper sleep, soothe that back-to-the-gym soreness, or simply elevate your evening ritual, see the Bazaar beauty team’s favourite luxury bath products here.
Originally created for Susanne Kaufmann's family-run Austrian spa, this herbal bath oil now boasts weighty cult status amongst those in the know. Creamy ylang ylang meets calming lavender and a sprig of warming rosemary to create a scent that'll fill your bathroom and linger on skin for the rest of the evening.
Dreem Distillery is the brand leading the way when it comes to CBD tonics. It uses broad-spectrum cannabidiol, rather than the usual (and cheaper) isolate, as this keeps the terpene compounds intact and ensures you reap the full, soporific benefits of the hemp plant.
These spirulina-boosted bath salts contain both epsom and Himalayan salts, alongside arnica and lavender to create a truly powerful evening ally.
When it comes to loosening painful muscle tension – and decelerating a mind on overdrive – nothing we've tried has proven more effective.
Ilaapothecary makes aromatherapy products that pack a punch, and this magnesium-laced bath oil is one of the best.
Designed to bring you back into balance during anxious periods, it's blended with magnesium for encouraging restful sleep, benzoin for calming adrenal responses and mineral salts to soothe aching muscles. Pour sparingly (it's potent) under hot running water and settle in for a peaceful evening.
Combining aromatic oils with a cascade of bubbles, Neom's relaxing bath foam is the ultimate grown-up bubble bath. The signature Scent To Sleep fragrance is a long-standing fan favourite for good reason: with aromatic basil and heady jasmine underpinning the central lavender note, it's a modern take on a before-bed tonic.
Annee de Mamiel is an authority in aromatherapy, and her potent bath salts are some of the most intensely mood-altering we've tried.
Altitude is her most well-known blend, combining eucalyptus, peppermint and pine to create a powerful, bracing aroma. With epsom, Himalayan and Dead Sea salts, this tonic will soothe aching muscles as well as an exhausted mind.
No one makes essential oil blends quite like Aromatherapy Associates – from the mind-soothing Deep Relax to the invigorating Revive Morning, there's a tonic for every occasion within the collection.
This festive gift set is the ultimate gift for anyone new to the brand (or indeed, a long-standing fan). Worth significantly more than the price tag, it features nine of the brand's Bath & Shower Oil blends in luxury discovery sizes.
Clary sage and patchouli combine to ultra-relaxing effect in this luxury bubble bath. It foams up generously, yet leaves skin feeling cleansed and hydrated.
Seed To Skin's indulgent bath and body oil is made using essential oils distilled on-site at the Borgo Santo Pietro estate in the Tuscan countryside. Rose, jasmine and bitter orange make for a heady, sweet scent, while the base of sunflower seed ensures soft, supple limbs.
Massage REN's mega-hydrating body scrub into damp limbs before sinking into a hot bath: the oils in the balm will enrich your water, doubling down on the muscle-soothing properties of the magnesium.
While many of the best bath products are firmly focused on sending you to sleep, Bamford's salts are more of an invigorating treat. The blend of chunky sea salt and epsom salts soothes post-workout muscles, while the peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils clear a sluggish head.
For those who find the scent of lavender a soothing salve, these bath salts are a must-try. Boosted with chamomile and vetiver, they're sure to help you settle down for a deep, restful sleep.
Dior's bath collection is clearly made with gifting in mind. Bound to delight any lucky recipient, this weighty glass jar contains hundreds of tiny pink pearls that melt into bath water to release the floral notes of the famed Miss Dior fragrance.
A well-stocked shower can deliver all the calming benefits of a lengthy soak – especially when you're armed with a deeply hydrating shower oil. Made using botanicals grown in the gardens of Heckfield Place, Wildsmith Skin's 100% natural offering is heavy on the black pepper and ginger to wake up even the most overworked of muscles.
Reportedly used by the Royal family, Olverum's heady bath oil is one to be saved for those big nights in. The herbal essential-oil blend is famously potent, with a blend of pine, verbena and lavender working to soothe both sore muscles and a weary mind.
Not just a fragrant hit, it's heavily moisturising too, leaving little need for body lotion.
(A bath salt fan? We love the brand's bathing crystals too, which are also made with divine-smelling natural essential oils. Shop it at Liberty.)
This chic bath-time set is perfect for gifting. It contains everything you'd need to indulge in a truly restorative soak: a (full size) soy wax candle, potent bath salts, and a thoughtful aromatherapy shower spray that perfumes rising steam with a bracing aroma.
Earl of East creates all of its products at home in London, and is famed for its unique, unisex scents. We love Nerumae: a grounding blend of pepper and woods.
From the duo behind beloved skincare brand Votary, Verden is a bodycare collection that places scent in the spotlight. These punchy bath oils are strong enough to fill your entire bathroom, and linger on skin for hours following a soak. Our pick is D'Orangerie: an uplifting citrus scent that never fails to pick up our mood.
The soporific effects of lavender and chamomile meet the mind-calming benefits of CBD in OTO's before-bed bath oil. Try using it to massage overwrought limbs too: studies suggest cannabidiol can work to alleviate muscle tension.
The sibling brand of Thyme, Bertioli products transport you to the area of outstanding natural beauty where you'll find the unique Cotswolds hotel. Rooted in nature, habitats such as woodlands and water meadows inspire the formulas, including that of this bathing luxury – which harness the healing botanical essential oils of water mint, English apple blossom and thyme lacing the magnesium rich epsom and sea salts.
Odacité's skin-softening soaks masterfully combine salt with scent to create the ultimate bathtime treat. Perfect for anyone who prefers citrus to lavender, the Mood Cleansing blend contains orange and lemongrass alongside invigorating epsom salts.
The portable pouch is perfect for travelling with – you'll get a handful of soaks out of the contents.
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