Step in from the cold and into a nice warm winter bath this month. Wash your worries away in the twist of the tap and the glug of a bath oil. This month the handbag.com girls tested five of the best relaxing bath oils for when work, life, Christmas shopping and the X-Factor get too stressful.Go on, treat yourself.

Penhaligon's Lavandula Bath Oil

"This oil makes for a blissful bathing experience. Scented with lavender, the smell is softly herby rather than overpowering and helps you to relax and unwind instantly. The oil sits on the water and is attracted to your body, so your skin is left feeling silky smooth and moisturised and not at all prune-like! The vintage-style glass bottle will look brilliant in any bathroom too. It's something for pay days..."

£35, penhaligon.co.uk