And I will, Aromatherapy Associates. You betchya sweet-scented ass I’ll be back. For these luxurious oils are to stress and tension what Arnie is to the big screen: The Terminator.<\/p>\n

One thimble-sized capful of the potent blend of essential oils found in each frosted glass bottle has the power to sucker-punch aches and pains and KO your cricked neck. The stubby 55ml bottle may not look <\/i>like a Hollywood heavyweight, but don’t be fooled by it’s diminutive stature – this badboy can certainly pack a punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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A capful of this oil is even enough for a big bird like moi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n At first glance, I was dismissive: as a super-tall woman who stands (ok stoops) for endless hours in a beauty shop (yes, I sell similar products; I know my stuff), I have a tendency to carry a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders. When I invest in bath products I like to glug plenty into the tub. It follows that I like my bath-time buddies as I like my men: tall, generous and strong. I expect a lot of bang for my buck, so to speak. So as soon as I clocked the hefty \u00a345 price tag on this little fella, I almost dismissed it out of hand, in much the same way I’d dismiss Danny Devito as a potential love interest. This cheeky lil chappy just wasn’t doing it for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n De Mama and I on our way out for a day of beauty buying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n It was my mum who persuaded me otherwise, having had a satisfying experience with it herself. “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” she advised wisely with a knowing look “it’s worth every penny.” At five foot nothing, my pint-sized mama knows that good things can come in small packages. And boy was she right.<\/p>\n After a consultation during which we closed our eyes and inhaled our way through every tester in the rack, Mum opted for Deep Relax<\/a>\u00a0(a knockout blend of vetiver, chamomile,\u00a0sandalwood and patchouli),\u00a0whilst I was drawn towards Inner Strength<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>(an uplifting combo include\u00a0clary sage, frankincense, geranium and\u00a0ylang\u00a0ylang).\u00a0<\/b>I was also given a 3ml bottle of Hydrating Nourishing Face Oil <\/a><\/u><\/b>as a freebie, which I obviously didn’t turn my nose up at (quite the opposite – containing jojoba oil, evening primrose, sandalwood, rose and patchouli, the aroma is absolutely divine).<\/p>\n I couldn’t wait to get my new fella back home and whip him out of his attractive packaging. Within minutes the bath was run and we were naked (don’t judge; older women know what they want – we don’t mess about). I sloshed a capful of the oil into my bath and slightly more than a capful of wine into my glass.<\/p>\n Like most people, my morning routine is a speedy shower – so when it comes to my day off or an evening of pampering, I like to set the scene with military precision: cold glass of white, lights off, candles on, hair up; ipad propped on the shelf near the bath with my favourite show on catch-up. Bliss.<\/p>\n My senses were instantly assaulted by the strength of the top-quality fragrance of this bath oil – my house smelt like a spa – and as I sank into the steaming water (I know it’s not good for you but I love a red-hot bath) I could literally feel the stress melting away (or that could have actually been my skin; I told you I have it too hot). Either way, the oils enveloped me in their warm embrace; any qualms about the value or efficacy of the products instantly dissolved, along with the ache in my neck and throbbing feet.<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Hydrating Nourishing Face Oil: a little goes a long way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n After the oils had worked their magic and I’d binged on my boxset, I emerged from the bath like a phoenix from the ashes: majestically restored, soothed and ready for my bed. I just had the strength to slather on the face oil – the few drops required means that even this teeny bottle will last for ages – then it’s off to the land of nod to sleep, perchance to dream…of Hollywood hunks and glamour. Hmm, perhaps I shouldn’t have dismissed Danny Devito after all….<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Small is beautiful \nphoto credit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/i><\/b> \nYou can find out more and purchase Aromatherapy Associates luxurious oils, lotions and potions here<\/a><\/u>. As well as being the\u00a0perfect\u00a0cheeky treat for\u00a0yourself, they would also make a fantastic Mother’s Day gift – you can even get the bottles engraved. To get a 20% discount enter the promo code PB20 at the checkout<\/u>. The code is valid until the end of April. You’re welcome <\/i>\ud83d\ude09.<\/b> \n \n<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n \n \n Products from Amazon.co.uk<\/h2> \n \n \n \n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \u2039<\/a>\n \u203a<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n