Diaries Magazine

The Wind Down

By Sarahhhp @SarahhhP
We all have our different ways that we like to switch off and relax after a long day at work. Some read, some throw on their comfiest clothes and kick back with a film and a well deserved glass of wine, the more energetic of you might even hit the gym. Me, I get no greater pleasure than sinking into a steaming hot bubble bath and letting my worries fizzle away along with the bath bomb that accompanies me.
I've always been a fan of a nice long soak in the tub as opposed to a quick shower, although lately I seem to have been taking this to a whole other level. Candles lit, playlist on, face mask slathered across a freshly cleansed face - ahhh heaven! Surely I can't be the only one to encounter such a sense of joy at the prospect?
Anyway, for those of you who are also partial to an evening bathe, I thought it might be fun to give you all a little peek into what some of my current favorite bath time products are.
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First off I've been opting for either the heavenly scent of the Molton Brown Gingerlily Body Wash (that's if I'm feeling 'bubbly'), or alternatively I might indulge with a few drops of one of the Aromatherapy Associates Miniature Bath Oil Collection that I received as a gift for Christmas. My two favourites lately have been 'Deep Relax' and 'De-stress Mind' - perfect for if your day in the office has a been a particularly stressful one!
Once I'm done flouncing around lighting candles and hitting the play button, I'll normally put on my face mask of choice. The Origins Clear Improvement is always a popular one. Before writing this tonight though, I actually used the First Aid Beauty Oatmeal Mask - I'd forgotten what a lovely product it is and so thought I would include a little mention of it here. Sometimes I'll also use this time to give my hair a quick seeing to and stick on a treatment. Lately I have been obsessed with the Charles Worthington Moisture seal range, in particular, the leave in conditioner - it leaves your hair so silky soft but without making it flat and has done absolute wonders for my dry ends.
To finish the nightly 'ritual', I'll give my skin a treat by caking on a body oil/butter. The This Works Deep Sleep Night Oil is a great choice if you have trouble sleeping and aren't opposed to a bit of lavender. 
I'd love to know what everyone else's evening routine consists of in order to help them unravel? Is anyone else as big a fan of a long deep soak as I am?The Wind Down

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