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Create a home spa:Online shopping expert Patricia Davidson shows you where to find the best spa products

PATRICIA SAYS: "Get ready for summer and pamper yourself this month with the fantastic choice of spa, bath and body products just waiting for you to buy online. So if you don't have the time to make it to your local salon, in just a couple of clicks you can create your own home spa and most of these sites deliver in just a couple of days, so there's no need to wait."
<b>www.blisslondon.co.uk</b>
www.blisslondon.co.uk Bliss, one of New York and London's hottest spas, now sells its extensive range, including its famous anti-ageing cleansers, toners, masks and exfoliators, online. You can also buy gift certificates here and give someone a real treat. Next day delivery is available for £8 per parcel. Standard (three day) delivery is £6 per parcel. Worldwide delivery.
<b>www.espaonline.com</b>
www.espaonline.com A user-friendly site offering Éspa's extensive range of aromatherapy spa products, from specific beauty treatments to bath and body products and luxury gifts. Everything is formulated using the highest quality organically grown plants, so if you're feeling stressed, or otherwise in need of a bit of indulgence, this is a great place to start. Worldwide delivery.
<b>www.thesanctuary.co.uk</b>
www.thesanctuary.co.uk Just looking at this site makes you feel more relaxed. You can buy the full range of Sanctuary products here, including Sanctuary Salt Soak, Body Polisher, Eastern Massage and Body Oil. Also available are gift vouchers and information on treatments at the London, Covent Garden spa. To arrange international orders, call 01442 430307.
<b>www.thisworks.com</b>
www.thisworks.com Soothing, natural and gently-scented products for bath and body created by ex-Vogue beauty editor Kathy Phillips. The collection includes bath and shower gels, moisturisers, great gift ideas and an irresistible travel pouch designed by Orla Kiely containing eight miniature products. International and express orders available on request. Visit the site or call 0845 230 0499.
<b>www.moltonbrown.co.uk</b>
www.moltonbrown.co.uk The range of Molton Brown's beautifully packaged bath, skincare, make-up and spa products increases each season and you'll want to try every single one. The products not only look and smell wonderful but they're not overpriced. You'll also find really useful travel-sized products for pampering on the run. Delivery is quick and quite often you are sent delicious trial-size products with your order. Overseas and express delivery available, as is a gift-wrapping service.
<b>www.jomalone.co.uk</b>
www.jomalone.co.uk A beautifully designed site, showcasing Jo Malone's irresistibly gorgeous fragrance, bath and body ranges including candles and body lotions, hair products and a small range of make-up. Try the latest fragrance, Nectarine and Honey Blossom for up-to-the-minute pampering. This website is perfect for luxurious presents - everything is exquisitely wrapped in signature cream and black tissue, boxes and ribbon. Delivery of online orders is UK only, but if you need an international delivery, call 020 7720 0202.
<b>www.cologneandcotton.com</b>
www.cologneandcotton.com At Cologne and Cotton you'll find unusual, mostly French, fragrances and bath and body ranges including Diptyque, Annick Goutal, Côte Bastide, La Compagnie de Provence (who make the best handwash) and Cath Collins. They also offer high quality, fluffy towels and bath robes. Delivery is speedy and worldwide delivery is available on request.
<b>www.garden.co.uk</b>
www.garden.co.uk The Garden Pharmacy is rapidly becoming one of the best places to find top cosmetics and skincare brands online. They offer Chanel, Elizabeth Arden, Revlon, Clinique and Clarins, as well as Vichy, Caudalie and Roc. Bath and body ranges come from Caudalie, I Coloniali, Burt's Bees, Segreti Mediterranei and L'Occitaine so there really is lots to choose from. 24-hour delivery is standard for UK orders.

Patricia Davidson is the managing director of web shopping directory thesiteguide.com, specialist in finding the best fashion, beauty and lifestyle shopping sites out there. Sign up to the company's premium service for personal shopping advice, weekly updates on new websites, plus gift searches and special offers, for £35 a year.