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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 20/04/2012 12:39

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Bert2e · 20/04/2012 12:52

Always use sunscreen on your face and wear rubber gloves for all washing up / cleaning!

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droves · 20/04/2012 13:06

Drink loads of water , and always use a good moisturiser .

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cornsyilk · 20/04/2012 13:08

wear sunglasses in summer to avoid wrinkles from screwing up your face against the sun
always wear a moisturiser with SPF in (I don't always do this thoughBlush)

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StickingLaboutin · 20/04/2012 13:08

You get out what you put in. Eat well, drink plenty of fluids and always moisturize.

My nan gave me that advice and she was correct.

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TheProvincialLady · 20/04/2012 13:08

Someone on MN told me about aspirin facials and I have never looked back.

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Schlumberger · 20/04/2012 15:28

Don't screw your face up when you're walking into the wind, but smile and relax your facial expression.

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CMOTDibbler · 20/04/2012 15:32

Sunscreen, hat and long sleeved top. Not cooking your skin does more for it than any product can put back.

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HateBeingCantDoUpMyJeans · 20/04/2012 15:37

Do not pick spots not matter how tempted.

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coffeeinbed · 20/04/2012 15:39

Use a muslin cloth to take off cleanser.

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ANTagony · 20/04/2012 15:39

Moisturise your neck as well as your face as part of your daily routine.

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ethelb · 20/04/2012 15:43

always get a good hair cut and coat. the rest can be covered up. but get a good hair cut and a coat!

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veryconfusedatthemoment · 20/04/2012 20:36

wear rubber gloves when washing up; apply handcream and foot cream over night; always use sun factor on face; always remove make up before going to bed

Please dont ask tho' how many of these I have stuck to!

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UnnamedFemaleProtagonist · 20/04/2012 20:40

My Mum told me to take my mascara off with vaseline. She has done it since the 60's. I have done it since 1990 and we both look young for our age. I was ID'd the other day and I am nearly 37.

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lagoonhaze · 20/04/2012 20:41

Stay away from sunbeds- no amount of make up will make the sun damage look good in 20 years time.

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DialMforMummy · 20/04/2012 20:43

Don't do anything in excess: sun, make up, booze....
Clean and moisturise everyday.

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KenDoddsDadsDog · 20/04/2012 20:43

Get your teeth whitened and keep them that way. Takes years off!

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ewaczarlie · 20/04/2012 20:48

If you have really bad bags under your eyes and need to look good for the evening use a small amount of preparation H (hemmaroid cream) under makeup, fixes it perfectly, just don't over use

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Shakey1500 · 20/04/2012 20:51

If you have a nose that is on the..umm.."large" size, apply a whisper of blusher on either side of it to make it appear more...streamlined.

Not that I've ever had to do it. Honest Grin

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Lilyloo · 20/04/2012 20:55

Always take your make up off, and a good moisturiser is essential.

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BigBirdsFriend · 20/04/2012 20:55

Both of my grandmothers lived well into their 90's, neither looked anything like their age.
They both told me that I must cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day everyday, use sun cream and always clean my teeth..

My father's mother bought me estee Lauder cleansers etc when I was 18 and I worked my way through college working on an Estee Lauder department store concession giving out her advise on how to stay looking lovely!

I've not always followed their advice but I have a horrible birthday coming up and thankfully I don't yet look too much like it(tho the hair dye has something to do with it!)

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BiscuitNibbler · 20/04/2012 21:06

Moisturise your hands as well as your face/neck/decolletage - otherwise you'll have old lady hands with a fresh face.

Best advice ever against wrinkles though was from my Gran - never worry until something has actually happened.

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bubby64 · 21/04/2012 22:27

I am a nurse, so I wash my hands numerous times during the day, often with quite harsh hand scrub. I keep a small tube of moisturiser in my pocket and apply often. I also moisturise them with a richer cream type several nights a week and wear cotton gloves, usually do my feet at the same time and put on socks- I hate the look of cracked heels in sandles during the summer, so this stops this from happening!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/04/2012 22:30

Blusher - can make me look almost human when all else has failed!

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Tranquilidade · 21/04/2012 22:35

It doesn't matter how expensive a product is, it will not work unless you use it regularly. It's the routine that matters.

If you have to economise on skin care, go cheaper on the products you wipe or wash off, like cleanser and toner, rather than moisturiser.

When you moisturise your face, wipe any excess cream onto the backs of your hands. Saves waste and does a good job.

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craftynclothy · 23/04/2012 10:49

Always take your make-up off before going to bed. I try to keep a pack of face cleanser wipes for doing this all the time after a night out when I can't be bothered doing a proper routine.

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