The most useful beauty tips from our mothers and grandmothers

Who doesn't remember the first tips they were given by their mother as a teenager? It might sound childishly simple now, but we often only realise in our late twenties that our mother was right or that the old-fashioned beauty tips of our grandmother work like a charm.

These are the TOP 10 beauty tips I was given by my mother:always wash your face before going to bed and never, ever fall asleep with your makeup on

1. regularly replace the towels used to dry your face and your pillow cases
2. a cup of camomile tea does wonders for swollen or inflamed eyes and it's a great mild sedative which can even be used to treat flushed skin or inflamed acne
3. don't let your skin dry out, always treat your skin from head to toe after showering or bathing
4. visit your beautician on a regular basis, if for no other reason than to make your skin prettier with a great facial massage
5. an infusion of nettle leaves gives your hair a lovely shine
6. always wear gloves in the cold months to take care of the thin skin on the back of your hands and to preserve their youthful state for a longer period of time
7. never go out under the sun without sunscreen and a broad brimmed hat
8. if you have greasy or combination skin, make sure your hair doesn't cover your forehead, since that only aggravates the problem
9. a few minutes of rest or sleep can smooth your features and make your face look more relaxed.

What kind of advice did you receive and what beauty secrets did they share with you at home which you continue using to this very day?