Our mums’ generation swore by Epsom salts to combat tiredness and achy muscles, but we think these chunky magnesium flakes (imagine giant Maldon seasalt flakes!) are even more effective. Throw generously into the tub and they really do soothe the mind as well as a weary body, creating a ‘medicinal’ bath that restores magnesium chloride levels. Turbo-charge the effect with Aromatherapy Associates Relax Deep Shower & Body Oil and it is akin to being coshed – in a really good way. (The flakes are also therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema and other skin challenges.)

• 1-Kg – £9.95