staying in

Time for a treat

’tis the season to hint for pricey beauty sets. Who wouldn’t love susanne Kaufman Best of Body, £78, with 15 dinky versions of the ultra-chic products? equally lovely is elemis Frangipani stars, £42.50, an exotic shower cream plus body oil. clarins sets always impress and the eau dynamisante collection, £36, includes the uplifting body-oil-meets-fragrance, a body lotion and mini scrub. finally, no wish list should omit a posh candle and Byredo chai, £54, is the best thing I’ve smelt in years. If you’re not feeling that spendy, the Fuzzy duck espresso Martini, £15, is delicious too.

Got an afternoon to yourself?

I reckon there’s a formula for the perfect bath: first, door locked with the radio on (unless you don’t mind wet fingermarks on your book). Water temperature is down to preference, but I feel it should start a bit hotter than is entirely comfortable. then, drop an aromatic in so it rises with the steam and scents your house. indie Lee Jasmine Ylang Ylang Bath soak salts, £24, is a tropical garden in full bloom, while Bramley geranium & Lavender Bubble Bath, £42 for a whopping 1 litre, is grown-up aromatherapy in a fun, foamy formula. now use a treatment, so you feel you’ve done more than just wallow. Grainy polishes have the grip for underwater exfoliation, like the gorgeous herbivore coco rose,

£32. If hydration’s your goal, rub in nourishing L’occitane almond shower oil, £19, or if you’re sensitive, try ameliorate softening Bath Milk oil, £19, with colloidal oats and nutrient-rich oils to support the skin’s barrier, plus a nostalgic baby lotion scent. bath time is hair mask time for me (no hanging around mid-shower while it takes). aussie 3 Minute Miracle deep treatment reconstructor, £4.99, gives gratifying softness and smells edibly minty. finally, relax for as long as you please, until your fingers start to turn all pruney. shower rinse optional.

Drop an aromatic into your bath water so it rises with the steam and scents your house