Valentine's Day: Aromatherapy Associates Bath and Shower Oils

The thing that I think I love most about bath oils, aside from how luxurious they are, is that they're not meant for just one type of person. We usually lump people who wear makeup into one category, those who don't into another, those who style their hair with loads of products, those who don't... those who look after their skin and those who go all au natural... so the thing with bath oils is that you can be the person who uses them religiously, or just once upon a time... they're just there, ready and waiting for you, should you ever feel the need for a relaxing moment. It doesn't matter if you're like me, who loves a good oily bath, and cannot go into Lush without buying anything... or if you're like my mum, who soaks her troubles away, and only uses the good oils for when she wants a treat. Alternatively, maybe you're like my dad. My dad isn't one to care about skincare or anything like that, but if his knee is bad (he had a knee replacement last year) then he'll feel no shame in spending some time letting the heat ease his pain, and if he happens to do that in a bath the smells like lavender or peppermint, I don't think he minds. 

That's what I love about Aromatherapy Associates. They're not specific to one type of person, or even gender, it's about relaxation, whether in the shower, or in the bath. These were two little purchases from an after Christmas sale, and I adore that they come in a little package, but that doesn't mean that a trio of oils such as this set, are any less of a small gift (if you're not really doing presents/big gifts like my boyfriend and I). Whether you're buying something for your partner, friend or family member, I think the present of relaxation and calm (totally what these oils bring) is a wonderful gift for anyone. And don't let someone saying 'I don't like bath oils' fool you, in my experience, they don't like the idea, and therefore aren't willing to try. I've won over many family members by basically shoving one of these oils in their face, and then telling them to get back to me for blog 'research'. Y'know what? They all loved them. 

Little baubles of oil are usually a seasonal thing, but there are still some sets to be found, such as this Skin and Body Ritual gift set and this Perfect Partners set. Aromatherapy Associates have a fantastic page here full of gifts that I think anyone would love to receive (especially me!), so if you want to give a little present of luxury this Valentine's Day, perhaps run a bath, light a candle and indulge in some bath oil? If it's a romantic feel that you want, have one together! If not, then a bath followed by some Netflix is always a winner by me!

(btw this isn't a sponsored post, I just have too much love for AA bath oils)