We test relaxing bath oils

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

The Sanctuary Bath Relaxer

"There is nothing like a bit of spa-like pampering at home and who better to help than The Sanctuary. This lightly fragranced bath oil is perfect for cosy nights in. I thought I might not like the oil floating on top of the water, but it was bliss and my skin felt silky soft after the bath - so no need for a moisturiser! Hurrah! This is both relaxing - with its Evening Primrose oil - and also highly moisturising. A high street hottie!"

£4.99, thesanctuary.co.uk

Jo Malone Lime & Basil Mandarin Bath Oil

"This is divine. Not only does the heavy glass bottle look fantastic in my bathroom but the oil within is also a treat for the senses. This is light, uplifting and a perfect antidote to the usual heavily fragranced bath oil. The oil dissolves quickly into the water and leaves the bath swirling in zesty, herby and aromatic scents in an instant. It was a bath I didn\'t want to get out of... and will be having again and again!"

From £22, jomalone.co.uk

Taer Icelandic Bath Therapy Glacier Bath Oil

"Smelling of peppermint, this bath oil is not your typical floral fancy. In fact it\'s rather uplifting, but at the same time relaxing as it brings back memories of a spa visit. The oil dissolves quickly into the water leaving you with its minty fresh fragrance - it\'s definitely for those of us that have had a busy week, month or year! The minty freshness helps to blow always the cobwebs while you take time out to escape the cold winter nights - I loved it!"

£35, taer.com

Lisa Hoffman Bath Soak

"This soothing bath oil smells divine and provides an instant feeling of luxury to dark grey evenings! It leaves your skin nourished and feeling really silky as well as smelling fresh for hours. I loved it - this is definitely one for regular bath fans."

£ 21, Harvey Nichols

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