"I came up with this new diet that's been working well,'' one pal told me after I had canvassed a whole gang of buddies about their high-summer tips. "I've called it "put down the fork."

Tinted lashes and avoiding foundation are some of the more achievable favourites, while many mineral make-up's have a 25+ SPF that won't clog up your skin as much as heavier foundations. And when you are facing warm days and nights; when you are in and out of air-conditioning and then back outside working up a sweat, you need something with serious 'no-clog'.

Another big fave, when it comes to looking after your locks is Moroccan Oil with many saying it keeps summer-trashed hair looking, moist and feeling fresh while there is some great buzz about a new range of Pantene hair products . . which I have been sworn to secrecy until later in the month.
A gorgeous, all-natural blonde friend of mine says a bottle of tomato sauce will do the trick! "Apply after your hair turns green from the chlorine and it works a treat!" I love that!

Staying out of the sun seems to be one of the most important things to do to maintain any semblance of 'youth' and let's face it, with the amount of great spray tans around . . you don't need to burn yourself to a crisp to look 'fresh' and 'summery'.

Putting healthy things into your body (carrot and celery juice a real goodie) is always a great thing to do while I was also fascinated by this little morsel that came from another mate. She told me that a cool-to-cold shower for 3 minutes will burn around 300 calories as it makes your body use fat to try and warm you up. Love it!

Some women are also using natural, floral water sprays as face spritzers (best if kept in the fridge) while barrier balm on lips  doubles as emergency sunburn balm and are often loaded with evening primrose, calendula & natural vitamin

Sunscreen worn every day is a must-do nowadays and there is still a big push to keep an Evian spray kept in your handbag . . at all times to give your face and décolletage an instant perk-up . . But the absolute best way to look and feel your best during the hot months? Get as much sleep as you can.