MAKE the most of precious time off over the festive season to lock the door, light a scented candle and indulge in some at home spa treatments.

It's the perfect way to unwind before the New Year festivities begin.

Light a lavender-scented Arran Aromatics Island Spa Pillar Candle, £12, and let the notes of spearmint, geranium and sage fill the room.

Then add Arran Aromatics Feel Good Formulas Rosemary, Sage & Vitamin E Bath Soak, £9, to running water and sink into the relaxing foam bath with added essential oils to tone and refresh.

Reach for the award-winning Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel, £31, packed with exfoliating papaya and calming pineapple to smooth and clarify the skin. Perfect for even the most sensitive of skins, this exfoliator not only works well, to reveal a radiant complexion, it smells amazing too.

Then apply Yes to Tomatoes Skin Clearing Facial Mask, £11.99 from Boots, a deep pore treatment that refines, purifies and moisturises.

Give tired skin a surge of rehydration with Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme, £40, on sale in January. The lightweight moisturiser sinks in, with natural ingredients for a supple, healthy-looking complexion.

Polish skin that has been wrapped up in winter layers with Clinique Sparkle Skin Exfoliator, £19. The menthol-fresh fragrance offers an invigorating boost - perfect for a healthy glow.

Before dressing, apply Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter, £25, to particularly dry areas, including elbows, knees and heels.

Alternatively try Weleda Birch Scrub, £9.95, with organic sesame seed oil and castor oil plant wax to scrub away dead skin cells.

Then relax in a bath filled with Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak, £12.95, a soft white milk scented with lavender and rosemary to ease aches and pains.