The Best Bath Oils Specially Scented to Help You Relax and Unwind

Best For: Restorative aromatherapy

ESPA Restorative Bath and Body Oil combines rose geranium, sweet orange, lavender and palmarosa in a soothing aromatic blend. The silky oil softens and nourishes the skin while bringing a spa-like feel to your routine. Add one or two capfuls to the bath or massage directly onto the body.

Best For: A comforting gourmand soak

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Honey Bath transforms running water into silky, fragrant bubbles. Sea water, red algae and borage seed oil help to hydrate and soften the skin, while coconut, almond and vanilla create a warm gourmand scent. Swirl the formula beneath the tap using the accompanying honey dipper.

Best For: A pre-bed wind-down

NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Magnesium Bath Milk pairs magnesium with nourishing oils and vitamin E to comfort tired-feeling skin and muscles. Its silky texture moisturises as you soak, while lavender, chamomile and patchouli create a calming aromatic backdrop. Shake well, pour beneath running water and soak for at least ten minutes.

Best For: A grounding bathing ritual

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil blends clary sage, frankincense and cardamom into a warm, uplifting aroma. Created for moments when you need to reset, the concentrated oil brings a comforting sensorial touch to bathing. Add one capful to the bath or smooth over the body before showering.

Best For: Rich, buildable bubbles

Fenty Skin Rich Dip Bubble Bath creates fluffy, buildable bubbles with a pearly, iridescent formula. The Hey, Bouquet fragrance layers rose and jasmine with orange zest, pink peppercorn, vanilla and sandalwood for a bold floral finish. Pour beneath running water, adding more formula when you want a denser cloud of foam.

Best For: A post-workout soak

ELEMIS Aching Muscle Super Soak is a milky gel that transforms into soft suds beneath running water. Designed for bodies prone to aching and tightness, the formula features rosemary, thyme and clove alongside a fresh botanical aroma. Add three capfuls to a warm bath and let the body unwind.

Best For: A refined fruity-floral scent

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Bath Oil conditions the skin with avocado, sweet almond and jojoba oils. King William pear and delicate freesia meet a warm patchouli base, filling the bath with the brand’s fresh fruity-floral fragrance. Add your preferred amount to the water before settling in for a scented soak.

Best For: A nourishing floral soak

RITUALS The Ritual of Ayurveda Bath Foam creates rich, silky bubbles scented with Indian rose. Sweet almond oil and Himalayan honey help to nourish the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and soft after bathing. Pour a small amount beneath the hot tap, then allow the fragrant foam to fill the bath.

Best For: An invigorating morning cleanse

Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Bath and Shower Gel lathers into fragrant suds that cleanse while leaving the skin feeling soft. Spiced black pepper and coriander open the woody aroma, grounded by earthy green vetiver. Add a few drops to your morning shower or run it beneath the tap for an energising soak.

Best For: A holiday-inspired bath

The White Company Seychelles Bath & Shower Gel pairs a gentle foaming cleanse with a warm, aquatic fragrance. Bright bergamot and orange blend with coconut, jasmine, amber and vanilla, evoking an Indian Ocean escape. Pour into the bath for fragrant bubbles or lather over damp skin in the shower.