The pressures of everyday life coupled with the occasional BlackBerry dropped in tea moment can leave the most optimistic of us feeling the blues. With summer approaching, why not shun the trusty chocolate digestives in favour one of these fragrant concoctions to pamper both your body and mind?

Our beautifying treats to pamper both body and mind...

REN Neroli and Grapefruit Body Wash is perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and setting you up for the day ahead. While its famous sister fragrance – Moroccan Rose Otto – is lovely for relaxing at the end of the day, this invigorating blend of neroli and grapefruit oils will have you singing in the shower even on a drizzly Monday morning.

The ideal addition to your holiday beauty bag, Molton Brown Blissful Templetree Bodybalm is a frangipani-scented lotion with aloe vera to cool and soothe parched or sunburnt skin. The pale blue cream is incredibly light and sinks into skin without a trace, leaving behind a delicious tropical scent and a feeling of wellbeing. I use it all year round to evoke that holiday mood and memories of moonlit beach walks and margaritas. Bliss.

Imagine cocooning yourself in a bubble which would protect you from external stresses and traumas throughout the day. That’s exactly what you can do for your skin with Origins A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian. Only a tiny drop is needed to envelop your skin with its satiny veil, to protect from pollutants and to provide a flawless base for moisturiser and make-up. Knowing you’re protecting against environmental aggressors should put a spring in your step and it just happens to smells divine too, thanks to a blend of mimosa, orange and bergamot.

Specifically designed to take the headache out of city living, Solyvia City Box offers three essential oil roll-ons. Take It Easy harnesses the calming benefits of St. John’s Wort with chamomile which is used in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. I always keep Head’Ake in my handbag as it is great for tension headaches and nausea; while Skin Tune is my go to for hormonal breakouts as the lavender and rosemary oil promote healing and radiance. Keep it next to your first aid kit for mood-boosting emergencies.

I never expected a handwash to make me happy until I tried Green & Spring’s Revitalising Handwash. The brand uses only natural herbs and flowers from the British Isles so no chemical nasties here, just peppermint, dandelion and fennel to refresh, cleanse and nourish hands. Its unusual minty aroma turns an everyday occurrence into a beauty ritual. Just looking at the packaging on my bathroom shelf makes me smile too.

Every woman should try the Eve Lom Cleanser at least once as it turns the drudgery of removing make-up into something to look forward to. Having massaged a little of the thick product into your face and placed the hot muslin cloth on top, the aromas of chamomile, hops, clove and eucalyptus oil work to calm your senses, cleanse pores and reduce inflammation. The cloth exfoliates your skin as you remove the cleanser and leaves your complexion clear, plump and wonderfully scented.

If you’re lucky enough to have someone willing to caress your aching limbs with Cowshed’s Moody Cow Bath and Massage Oil then you’re on the fast track to emotional bliss. Don’t worry if not as drifting off in a warm bath filled with rose geranium, linden blossom and frankincense is the next best thing when you’re in need of a little TLC.

Neom Luxury Organics Home Candles go beyond the traditional room fragrance, acting as holistic treatments when you breathe in their intoxicating aromas. The Restore scent is my favourite as jasmine, ginger and sandalwood create a stress-free environment for relaxing; great to burn ahead of a challenging day as jasmine is said to bring about courage and optimism while ginger wards off any nausea. Worth the price tag for 55 hours of positivity.

The holy grail of mood-boosting beauty products, Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt is one to take your time over. Your ritual starts by placing the bottle into a bowl of hot water to transform its texture from a solid state to a silky oil. The heavenly fragrance of frangipani and coconut oil will fill your whole room as you smooth it over your limbs. Amazing on dry elbows and shins, the formula sinks in to leave skin beautifully soft while the fragrance lingers all day. If you’ve got a few hours to yourself, you can really indulge using the lightweight oil as a nourishing hair treatment, bath oil and nail cuticle oil. Radiant skin, super shiny hair and an aroma of Polynesia is sure to lift even the most subdued of spirits.

Eve Lom Cleanser; Cowshed Bath and Massage Oil; Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt and Neom Organics Candles