Review: Celtic Herbal Rose, Grapefruit & Lavender Bath Oil

Back at the end of November I entered a give-away for a chance to win a Celtic Herbal Bath Oil on one of my favourite blogs, Ana Goes Green.

I was very excited to find out mid-December that I had actually won! Cue lots of big cheesy grins.

The bath oil is fragranced with rose, grapefruit and lavender - perfect for an evening bath to help calm and relax the mind. The first time I used this was after a pretty traumatic day - 10 hours of driving and an emotional funeral. I slipped into the bath and after taking some very deep breaths, promptly fell asleep for half an hour!

Even after this time, the gorgeous blend of essential oils were still in the air and were having a positive effect on my mood. Rose essential oil is an effective anti-depressant and the lavender really helped ease my tense muscles and prepare my mind for a deep sleep.

I pour between three and four cap-fulls into a fully drawn bath and love watching the oil turn the water a soft milky colour. I have a small bathroom and so the steam from the bath builds up a really good amount of fragrance that lasts for the duration of my bath. 

I love using this bath oil, especially on these miserable cold, wet, dark nights. 

A very big thank you to Ana, Celtic Herbal and to Adore Naturals who supplied the bath oil.

Have you used a Celtic Herbal Bath Oil before?

December Empties

I want to say that I haven't used that much this month but actually it is only just "not much" compared to what I might usually go through!

Intelligent Nutrients Harmonic Shampoo & Conditioner - Loved the scent of this but click here for my full review

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash - I really liked using this shower gel, it has such a delicate rose scent which made it a pleasure to use. I have so many shower gels backed up so I probably won't buy this one again for some time

NYR Ginger & Vanilla Body Lotion - This sweet, spicy lotion was perfect for Christmas. Full review here

NYR Palmarosa Facial Wash - This 100ml bottle must have lasted me 6 months. Just one tiny pump was enough to wash my face and leave it feeling clean. Again, I have so many face washes stashed that I won't need to buy again for a long while

bodhi Neroli Lucé Face Oil - A stand out product for me this past year. This small bottle made a huge improvement to my skin. Review here

Herbfarmacy Lip Conditioner - I have loved using this lip balm, it feels good and it smells good. Will buy again

VMV Hypoallergenics Know-It-Oil 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - I have used the super oil for everything and althought I have used coconut oil before, I have never had the same results (not even close) than I have with this brand

Indie Lee 100% Squaline Oil - A small sample but one that lasted ages as I needed such a small amount. Easily absorbed and great at reducing wrinkles. Will buy again but not just yet

Caudalie Divine Oil - Boy oh boy, this body oil was just as described - divine! A beautiful scent and so easily absorbed. I want to use it again already

Gwdihw Nail Wizard - Perfect size pot to keep by the bed and give my nails a bed time treat. Really liked this product but wont buy again at the moment as I have loads of hand balms to use up

S.W. Basics Shea Butter Cream - Super rich cream that was actually too much for my skin. I used it at night on my legs but won't be buying again

Peppy Galore Diva Face Moisturiser - a light an airy moisturiser that seemed to last for weeks! I would buy this again

Freyaluna Shine Control and Soothe the Sensitive Facial Tonics - These are perfect travel sized toners and both of them worked well

Freyaluna Soothe the Senitive and Regain Your Balance Facial Moisturisers - These were both a bit too heavy for my skin, even with it being Winter so I don't think I will use them again

Celtic Herbal Company Soap sample - a lovely little soap that lathered well and left my hands feeling clean but without drying them out

 During this month I am taking part in #NoBuyJanuary so I imagine that my empties post for January will be full of sample sized products!