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I know that there’s no sane person in the world who’ll turn down a gift, but I’m always particularly happy whenever I receive a package from Crabtree & Evelyn. In fact, I’m always secretly hoping for a heavy package – why? Because then it means that there’s a shower gel inside . I’m quite a fan of their shower gels, so much that the last time I received the Crabtree & Evelyn Conditioning Hand Wash , I actually asked the PR girl if I could use it as a body shower gel instead. I vaguely remember receiving a stunned silence, which was probably my cue to switch to a less socially-awkward topic, such as the weather. heh. Anyhoos, here’s my two cents’ worth about their new Verbena and Lavender Bath and Shower Gel – and no, you don’t get no photos of my hawt hawt bodeh in the shower muahahaha. Crabtree & Evelyn Verbena and Lavender Bath and Shower Gel 250ml ($30) The Verbena & Lavender de Provence Collection comprises the following and is available at all Crabtree & ...

2/4 Photograph courtesy of Dr. Tea / This Works Why choose between bath salts or bath oil? I double down! I add one cup of Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts ($5, target.com) first, which contains anti- inflammatory magnesium sulfate . There is some research that suggests that this mineral can be absorbed by the skin and into the body—if it’s true, it’s a good thing because magnesium is vital for our overall health, and by acting as a natural muscle relaxant and lowering stress hormone levels , it can help calm us before bed. RELATED: 7 ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS DERMATOLOGISTS SWEAR BY Next, I add a few drops of an oil, which I find leaves my skin even softer and smoother. My favorite is This Works Deep Sleep Bath Oil ($63, skinstore.com), which is concocted with essential oils of vetiver and lavender and leaves your body feeling like absolute Jell-O. In fact, this stuff is so powerful, I would never advise anyone to take a bath with this if they need to stay awake for more than an hour after gettin...