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Beauty Secrets from Provence n°7 : How to spoil your loved one

Have you ever wondered who Saint Valentine is? Valentine was a priest in Rome during the 3rd century. Young soldiers and their lovers would secretly visit Valentine who agreed to marry them despite the fact that it was ruled illegal for any soldier to marry as he should concentrate on the war and not be burdened by a partner and family. The authorities soon discovered these secret ceremonies and Valentine was executed on the 14th February. Valentine sacrificed his life for love and because he believed that couples should be able to share and express their love. This is why, in honour of his sacrifice, he was canonised and we celebrate this day.
February is the coldest month of the year… so why not cuddle up inside where it is warm, cosy and romantic! Make it a night to remember! Choose a recipe that contains vibrant red and pink foods, get the fancy cutlery out, tablecloth and napkins, and light some scented candles to create a romantic atmosphere. Why not offer them a perfum. It is always a well-received gift. Is she elegant, romantic, sparkling? Is he mysterious, masculine, warm? Each question will bring you closer to choosing the scent that best suits his or her personality. Let L’OCCITANE’s fragrance finder guide you through the different scents Introduce your loved-one to the pleasure of bathing… Place his bath robe on the radiator, fill the bath tub with warm water, choose a relaxing and scented foaming bath and turn on some soft, romantic music. Relax and enjoy… Treat them to a massage!
Choose a warm room and dim the light so that it feels cosy and romantic. Rub some massage oil in the balms of your hands and start massaging the back with long and smooth movements: place your hands flat down on the bottom of the back, glide your hands towards the shoulders, and move them slowly back down to either side.
Repeate this movement a few times. Then, work the shoulders: with one hand, fold the skin and let your hand glide towards the other one. Repeate this movement several times. Finish the massage by pressing down on the back and on both shoulders with your thumbs: increase and decrease the pressure progressively and try to focus on the tense areas.

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