Date Night: An Indulgent Valentine s Day Bath

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Photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth, Vogue, June 1994

On this frigid Valentine’s Day, try treating yourself with an old-fashioned, self-indulgent bath. To make this holiday scrub go beyond the standard bar soap experience, go the full sudded-up mile: hydrating shampoos and conditioners, face masks, bath salts, oils, and a fresh plush towel. It’s the perfect time to relax: no smartphone, no noise, nothing to distract your Zen. And if you have a significant other who wants to join in on the Valentine’s Day dip? The more the merrier. So soap up, warm up, and simply relax. What better way to show yourself some love?

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Mountain Ocean Skin Trip Coconut Soap, $3; swansonvitamins.com; Bumble and Bumble The Flat Brush, $95; sephora.com; Mountain Ocean Skip Trip Coconut Moisturizer, $7; swansonvitamins.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, December 2012; Courtesy of swansonvitamins.com; Courtesy of Sephora; Courtesy of swansonvitamins.com
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Johnson’s Baby Lotion, $7; toysrus.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of toysrus.com; Photographed by Tim Walker, Vogue, April 2012
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Lullaby Bubble Cake, $5; fizzbutter.com; Mr. Bubble Original Bubble Bath, $13; amazon.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of @marycharteris; Courtesy of fizzbutter.com; Courtesy of amazon.com
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SACHAJUAN Dry Hair Shampoo, $24; nordstrom.com; SACHAJUAN Leave In Conditioner, $28; barneys.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of Nordstrom; Courtesy of Barneys; © WingNut Films
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Run River by Joan Didion, $16; amazon.com; Acqua di Parma Large Yellow Cube Candle, $90; harrods.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of @pamelalovenyc; Courtesy of amazon.com; Courtesy of harrods.com
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Kalastyle Roberts Florentine Rosewater 300 ML, $9; theline.com; Olatz Lido Terry Cloth Bath Towel, $365; theline.comPhoto: (Clockwise from left) Photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth, Vogue, June 1994; Courtesy of theline.com; Courtesy of theline.com
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Z Skin Systems Buy Method No. 1 Radiant Skin, $160; zskinsystems.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of Everett Collection; Courtesy of zskinsystems.com
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26” Telescopic Extendable Back Stretcher Massager Padded Handle, $8; 11main.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of 11main.com; Courtesy of @carosieber
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Hammamas set of four striped woven cotton towels, $140; net-a-porter.com; Moisturizing Moon Mask, $22; glossier.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of @emilywweiss; Courtesy of Net-a-porter; Courtesy of glossier.com
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Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath Jewels, $93; net-a-porter.comPhoto: (From left) Courtesy of @bridgethelene; Courtesy of Net-a-porter