Heavenly Bodies
As well as keeping your skin soft and smooth, indulging in an aromatherapy bath and DIY body treatment gives you the chance to enjoy a little me-time. After a nice soak and a good scrub, apply a rich body moisturiser while your skin is still warm, as it will absorb the product more deeply.

"Apply body scrub before a shower. It makes your skin much smoother than when it's used on wet skin," suggests Judy Naake, Director of St Tropez

"I add aromatherapy oil to the bath. The heat from the water makes the oil's healing properties more powerful," says Michelle Roques-O'Neil, aromatherapist.

"I love adding a few drops of apricot kernel oil to the water as it leaves my skin silky soft. Body brushing's great too," reveals Liz Earle, co-founder of Naturally Active Skincare.

Complexion Perfection
There's more to caring for your skin than cleansing, toning and moisturising. Making masks and oils a regular part of your routine feels indulgent and boosts the benefits of your beauty basics. Regularly exfoliating your face also makes a difference to the appearance of your skin and gives a really fresh glow.

"A vitamin-packed face mask is the closest you can get to a professional facial. Apply it in the bath to save time," suggests Sally Penford, The International Dermal Institute.

"I'm a huge believer in facial oils - they're more hydrating than creams. I use one that contains lavender before I go to bed as it helps me sleep," says Amanda Lacey, facialist.

"I exfoliate at least twice a week, mixing a face scrub with my cleansing milk to make it extra gentle," says Susan Harmsworth, CEO, E'Spa UK.

Elegant Arches And Lush Lashes
Nothing opens up your face and frames your features like well-shaped brows and glossy lashes. Here's how the experts keep theirs in tip-top condition between salon visits.

"I condition my eyelashes three times a week with a cotton bud dipped in jojoba Vitamin E oil," reveals Rhonda Beattie, senior beauty therapist, Michaeljohn.

"If my brows lose their shape, I dab a matt, flesh-toned eye shadow over the areas that have started to grow out," says Viashaly Patel of Vaishaly Beauty Salon.

"My secret for pain-free plucking is to get hold of the hair as near to the skin as possible," says beautician Linda Meredith.

Maximise Your Make-Up
Spend five minutes with a make-up artist and you'll pick up enough tricks of the trade to revolutionise your beauty routine. It's not just what you've got in your make-up bag that counts, it's what you do with it.
"If my skin needs brightening, I reach for a skin illuminating lotion. It makes my skin look like I've just had the most wonderful facial," points Ariane Poole, make-up artist.

"If I am doing my own make-up, I always use my fingers to apply my foundation. It means I can dab it on lightly. I use a brush on areas that need more coverage," says make-up artist Lee Pycroft.

Luxurious Locks
Your hair will never look its best unless you give it some regular TLC. Treat your tresses as carefully as your skin and you'll be rewarded with great condition and shine.

"Apply a deep conditioning treatment once a week to combat the drying effect of heated styling appliances," says Beverly Cobella, celebrity hair stylist.

"I tuck a large scarf around my pillow every night - the silk stops my hair from knotting while I sleep," tells Debbie Bhowmik, senior hair technician at Michaeljohn.

"Apply a hair mask and then wrap your hair in a hot, damp towel. The heat allows the product to penetrate deeper," says hair guru Charles Worthington.

Fab Fingers and Top Toes
For an ultra professional finish, prep your nails first and leave plenty of time for drying.

"Buffing my nails to really high shine before I paint them doubles the benefits of my base coat and protects my nails from discolouring," says Sue Marsh, catwalk nail technician.

"Speed up drying time by sealing the varnish with a drop of oil. If you smudge your polish, dab a little varnish on your nail and smooth out the smudge, then reapply your top coat," offers celebrity manicurist Elle.

By Special Arrangement with Asia Features/Top Sante