It's hardly fair that the most romantic day of the year should fall in the depths of winter, when we've all let our health and beauty regimes slip. But don't worry, follow these top tips before your hot date and you'll feel like a goddess on the fourteeth

1. Relax
Prepare yourself for the big night by running a hot bath. There's nothing quite like a candle-lit soak to get you in the mood, so fill your bathroom with Aveda's Love Pure-Fume Tealight candles (£9). These tiny, travel-size candles give off a seductive, exotic fragrance to enliven the senses and relax your body.
For stockists call 01730 232 380.

2. Exfoliate
Dry skin is the curse of winter and deeply un-sexy. Get rid of flaky skin by massaging The Sanctuary's Hot Sugar Body Polish (£9.95 for 400ml) into damp skin while bathing. The scrub warms as it's applied and works by increasing circulation and removing dead skin cells. You'll be left with super-soft silky skin that begs to be touched.
Available from Boots nationwide (0845 070 8090).

3. Come-to-bed-hair
For glossy, gorgeous hair that's asking for someone to run their fingers through it, use a deep conditioning mask. Richard Ward's Rescue Me Energising Repair Masque (£1.49/sachet) is an intensive moisture-rich treatment created to give texture and shine to hair in need of care. Enriched with olive and papaya, it will help transform dry and damaged hair into soft, shiny locks.
Available from Tescos nationwide.

4. Moisturise
There's no point having super-scrubbed, exfoliated skin without looking after it afterwards. Massage Stila's seductively scented Crème Bouquet Fragrant Body Lotion (£22) into your skin, leaving it feeling pampered, moisturised and velvety.
For stockists call 01730 232 566.

5. Glow
Sexy, sultry skin has a shimmer and a glow that is incredibly seductive. Turn your winter pallor into that of a goddess with Urban Decay Edible Body Powders (£18). Choose from the Cocoa or Marshmallow flavours which come with a signature leopard powder puff. Dust over your shoulders and décolletage for a sheen that is just waiting to be licked.
Available from larger Boots 0845 070 8090.

6. Heaven scented
There's nothing like an intoxicating fragrance to stimulate the senses. Dior Addict's "Dior Twist" (£24.50) is a limited edition version of the famous eau de parfum. Presented in a midnight blue sheath complete with satin corset style lacing and the signature 'CD' initials, the seductive fragrance is created from notes including Queen of the Night - a rare Jamaican flower that blooms only for one night a year.
Available from all major department stores.

7. Kiss me lips
If there's one thing you should be doing on Valentine's Day - it's kissing. Make sure that your lips are up to the job by keeping them soft and moisturised. Eve Lom's Kiss Mix (£11) has been created to protect and repair tender lips, while Philosophy's Lightly Tinted Kiss Me Lip Balm (£9) contains natural oils that condition your lips ready for locking.
Eve Lom is available from Space NK 020 7299 4999.
For Philosophy stockists call 0870 990 8452.

8. Bedroom eyes
Eyes are the windows to the soul and the key to seduction. Exchange meaningful looks with eyes tinted with MAC Glitter Cream in Playmate Pink (£15). Created to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Playboy magazine, the gold-tinged sparkly cream can be used on eyes and cheeks to give an ultra-girly look and come-hither eyes. Also comes with a Bunny Pink lipstick (£11).
Available from Selfridges nationwide.

9. Flushed with love
There's nothing like love to give you a rosy glow. Recreate that true love look with Benefit's Dandelion Face Powder (£22), a gorgeous light pink finishing powder that enlivens your complexion to give you a fresh-faced radiance. Use the soft brush to sweep the powder over your face to give your skin a rosy, fresh tint that's pretty and feminine.
Available from major department stores. Call 0901 113 0001 for details.

10. Time for love
The limited edition Elemis Time For Love Boxset (£30) is the ultimate Valentine's Day treat. Perfect for a night in together, the beautiful raw silk box contains Skin Nourishing Milk Bath, Exotic Island Bath and Body Oils, Body Balm and a Vanilla Scented Candle designed to turn your bathroom into a seductive den. Also comes with the romantic Time For Love book.
For stockists call 020 8954 8033.