bamford bath oil.jpgAs a bit of a bath nut, I've tried more than my fair share of bathing products. Bubbles are great for the end of a stressful day when you just want to chill. Salts are the best for healing damaged or sore skin. But oils are another category entirely, and need to be great quality unless you want to end up with grubby tide-marks and greasy skin.

Bamfords bath oil is certainly one of the better ones I've tried, and I'd recommend it as a pleasant tonic particularly at this time of year. The eucalyptus works wonders on tight chests and stuffy noses, so is ideal for a dip when you're feeling under the weather and are suffering with a head cold or 'flu. Really refreshing to the senses, it's comforting and gentle on the skin, too. This is one I'll be using sparingly, and keeping in reserve for next time I go down with a snifle.

£15 at Beautique.com