THERAPY IN A BOTTLE

Luxe In toughest times I used Ilapothecary Beat the Blues Pulse Point roller (£29), daily. The new Eau de Parfum version is a more refined option. £110, ilapothecary.com

Less The cypress and thyme scent of M&S Apothecary Tranquil Body Wash (and its good looks) belie its price tag. £7.50, marksandspencer.com

‘I’ve grown into my looks, but at school I wasn’t the guy who got the girls or who was thought to be hot’