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Bath Time Essentials

23 October 2013

Bath Time Essentials

The moment the weather gets a bit colder, I find myself having baths a lot more often. It’s a great way to keep warm, relax, have a bit of a pampering session and catch up on Netflix. Here are some of the things that I’ve been loving recently for bath time:

Rituals T’ai Chi White Lotus & Green Tea Foaming Shower Gel Sensation*: I love this shower gel! It comes out in a liquid form, but then it magically turns into foam. The texture is so soft and you only need the tiniest amount! I really like using this for shaving my legs; it keeps them really soft and nourished.

Elemis Freshskin Skin Glow Exfoliating Face Wash*: What I really like about this product is how much it leaves my skin feeling silky, it unclogs my pores, and the cherry powder and jojoba beads are very gentle on the skin. I know this is meant to be used on the face, but I like to use it on my arms and legs as well.

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm Anti-Ageing*: This is a new discovery, but I already have that ‘where have you been all my life’ felling; this stuff is da bomb! It comes in a waxy form and it melts into an oily texture when it’s applied to the skin. You can use it to remove makeup, but I prefer to use this as a treatment mask; I smooth this over my face and neck and leave it there for about 15-20 minutes whilst I relax in the bath. After removing it with the damp cloth provided, my skin feels amazingly soft and glowy!

Yankee Candle Wedding Day*: I love Wedding Day’s delicate smell of fresh flowers; it has such a relaxing effect, which is ideal to help to settle the nerves of many stressed brides on their big day. I actually didn’t burn any candles on my wedding day because it was such a hot day, but I’ve been loving burning this one since the beginning of Autumn.

Avon Planet Spa Thailand Lotus Flower and Champagne Luxurious Bath Elixir*: A few drops of this elixir in your bath will leave your skin feeling super soft and it also smells amazing! I’ve already used so much of it – I just can’t help myself.

Now it’s your turn; what are your favourite products for a deliciously relaxing bath? Spill the beans! :)

P.S.: The winners of my 123Print Personalised Mug Giveaway are… FIONA HENDERSON, CATH BOWEN and JO WELSH! Congratulations, Fiona, Cath and Jo :) I’ve contacted you via email. Thank you to everyone who entered!

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  1. Lets Talk Beauty says

    23 October 2013 at 10:07 pm

    I haven’t tried any of your Bath Time Essentials – although I really like Rituals products and find they always smell so luxurious
    Always have to have a nice candle burning whilst in the bath & this Wedding Day one sounds lovely.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  2. DreamInLace says

    24 October 2013 at 1:54 am

    My bath essentials are boring as they’re essentially all Philosophy products. BUT my favorite treat is to later on my Laura Mercier body souffle cream on those nights I need something extra special <3

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  3. James says

    23 January 2014 at 5:59 am

    I use epicuren bath essential after my shower, its really nice and herbal ingredients in this cream would make out skin pretty smooth and it will protect from various skin problems.
    http://www.afterbathessentials.com/moisturizer.php

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