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As part of Estée Lauder's Drops of Advice campaign, they've asked us to find out about the best pearls of beauty wisdom you've ever received - what were they and who were they from? What wonders has the advice done for your skin/hair/nails/whatever?! If you had to give a younger version of yourself some beauty advice, what would it be? It could be something like 'get more sleep'(!) or something more elaborate involving slapping the contents of your kitchen cupboard on your face in a homemade face pack?! Either way, please do share!

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[SmileItsSunny]

Drink plenty of water (8 pints a day). I try to do this and really notice the difference when I manage it more than a few days in a row.

For hair - I never straighten it and rarely blowdry it. I wash and condition every time (separate conditioner) and often have positive comments from hairdressers.

Also - using a deeply moisturising facial mask as a night cream - advice from a friend, it really works for me!

[ArcticRoll]

My friend told me about having having eyebrows shaped and tinted-really lifts the face.
I would have told my younger self not to sunbathe or use sun beds and also put sunscreen on my hands.

[Loupee]

Make sure your sun cream also has a high UVA rating, this is what protects against ageing.
Always take off your make up before bed, no matter how tired you are!
Do not be afraid to see your GP about problem skin, you may not 'grow out of it'

[sfxmum]

moisturise your neck and chest as you do your face, don't forget your hands too

[LineRunner]

If your face looks tired, moisturise it liberally and get 8 hours sleep. The result is a much happier face.

[sharenicely]

Fake tan instead of real tan.

[sharenicely]

Spend money on a decent foundation, you can scrimp on other things but never foundation.

[whomovedmychocolate]

Sleep. The greatest treat you can give your skin is to stop watching late night TV and sleep.

[AliceInordnung]

Healthy diet with lots of fruit and veg and a vitamin supplement, regular heart-pumping exercise and fresh air, and sufficient sleep. Quality foundation and powder.

[johnnycomelurky]

Don't pick your spots! Easier said than done

[FourYolksAche]

Massage cleanser into your face, scrub it off gently with a cloth, splash icy cold water on, massage oil or serums into your face, then massage moisturiser into your face. Glowing skin will be yours!

Products are important but it's the way you use them that really counts, and not just saving pampering rituals for special occasions or the salon - your skin will thank you.

[babster]

Use a moisturiser with SPF. Keep a nude lipgloss in every handbag. Don't massacre your eyebrows! (learned this in the 70s when my mother's brows didn't recover). And smile :)

[PostBellumBugsy]

Eat as well as you can & include plenty of fatty fish in your diet. What you consume internally has more impact than anything your apply externally.

[Anchorwoman]

Every time you apply hand cream, rub some into your elbows to prevent dry crinkly elbow skin. A good tip for summer when short sleeves show off those crepey bits.

[EnjoyResponsibly]

Eyes or lips, but not both. Dont gild the lily.

On baby DS, only ever used olive oil in the bath and to mosturuse and he has the best skin ever!

[GhostTrain]

Put most effort into the Party Triangle.

Just incase you don't know, the Party Triangle is an imaginary triangle that encOmpasses hair, face, ears, neck, and ends somewhere between your boObs. This is the area that most people spend most time looking at during a party.

Ok, maybe not the best advice ever, but quite funnily-named.

[ScorpionQueen]

Always remove your make-up before you go to bed, no matter how drunk you are. You will be glad you did in the morning.

Protect your skin from the sun to prevent premature ageing, especially when pregnant.

Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.

:)

[magnolia74]

Toothpaste overnight on a spot really works!

Rolled oats in a bag under running hot tap. Great for soft skin

Smile...... less wrinkles than frowning True but i obviously didn't listen!!

[warmandwooly]

Be happy in yourself and smile

[jollytummywobbles]

Don't forget to moisturise your neck as well as your face, and use any left over on your hands :)

[SkinnyVanillaLatte]

Well groomed eyebrows give shape and definition to the face better than anything else.

Use eyelash curlers and spot blusher under your chin to disguise a saggy or double chin.

[stressheaderic]

Never ever use sunbeds
Toothpaste on spots to dry them out
Sunglasses when driving, all year round, to avoid squinting

[mynameis]

I would tell my younger self never to use sunbeds and as a fair skinned redhead not to copy the girls in high school who used baby oil to sunbathe

These days I feel I look my best with primer, blusher and mascara on my very fair lashes