It’s that time of the year again where Christmas Day is creeping ever so frighteningly close, and there’s probably at least one person on your gift list who hasn’t bought a present yet and, frankly, is a nightmare to buy a present for.
Maybe they’re a wealthy relative who really has everything, a sibling who has no idea what they want, or an elusive auntie who you don’t know that well but who comes over for Christmas lunch every year. Or are they just picky?
Hunting for last-minute Christmas gifts when you’re tired, have a cold, or are hungover from the office Christmas party is the last thing anyone wants to do, but to your delight, we’ve found the most foolproof gifts you can buy.
Aromatherapy Associates was founded in the early 1970s by two aromatherapists and remains a leading beauty and wellness brand today. Each formula is handcrafted in their London laboratory to create the most relaxing and uplifting essential oil blends – so effective, you’ll never want to live without them again.
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For years, I’ve been turning to the Ultimate Bath and Shower Oil Collection as mini tonics for body and mind to relax and recharge after a busy day. Housed in an elegant navy treasure chest, the collection contains 10 soothing oils in travel-friendly 9ml bottles, with blends for every need, from deep relaxation and muscle stress relief to respiratory support and inner strength.
I like to pour two cups of my oil of choice into a hot bath, but you can also massage it into your body and inhale the soothing steam while you shower. Sometimes I just put a little bit in the palm of my hands, hold it to my face, and take a few mindful moments, breathing it in. The combination of lavender, rosemary, frankincense, and eucalyptus helps me release stress. It’s bliss.
Even better, Aromatherapy Associates’ bath oil gift sets are available to suit a range of budgets: the collection above is £75 (worth £120 if bought individually), a box of 10 tonics is £65, a set of three is £35 and a set of two is £25.
Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath & Shower Oil Collection
Aromatherapy Associates Discovery Wellbeing Miniature Collection
Aromatherapy Associates Essential Bath & Shower Oil Trio
Aromatherapy Associates Perfect Partners Bath & Shower Oil Duo
The brand is also currently running a buy three, get two free promotion on their “little luxuries,” meaning you can get three great Christmas gifts for less, including the aforementioned three and two. Or rather, two great Christmas gifts and a treat for yourself…
Don’t miss out on the 9ml bath oil, which includes the “Forest Therapy” blend, which isn’t included in any of the sets (I use this pure essential oil blend in my equally beloved Aromatherapy Associates diffuser, and it’s a staple in my pre-bedtime self-care ritual).
Aromatherapy Associates Travel Forest Therapy Bath & Shower Oil
Aromatherapy Associates Atomizer
Are you intrigued by therapeutic bath oils but want more options? Check out our best luxury bath products feature: Olverum Bath Oil, a royally-approved staple favoured by our Beauty Director, Eve Cameron.
“Just one capful transforms a bath into a muscle-relaxing, mind-clearing, rejuvenating and relaxing experience,” she says. “I love that after use, the scent lingers not only in the bathroom but throughout the home for hours – it’s really something special.”
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