Nothing helps dispel the aftereffects of a long, hard day/week/meeting/date than a soothing soak in a hot bath. For about a day, maybe. The only problem? Keeping the water at that perfect point between scalding and tepid long enough to get the real, hydrotherapeutic benefit. Trust the Japanese, who've elevated bathing to an artistic ritual, to come up with a high-concept (if odd-sounding) solution. Pour a packet of JellyBath into a warm tub, and the water turns to a heat-retaining, lemongrass-scented goo that surrounds and supports your aching, bunched-up muscles. Bring some reading material; you're going to be a while.

Jelly Bath $23usd - available at Henri Bendel NYC (212)247-1100
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