While wrinkles may be inevitable, there are ways to prevent the development of additional lines and crow’s feet, as well as ways to conceal those which currently exist. Read on for helpful suggestions.

1. Keep your exposure to the sun to a minimum. What many people perceive as being signs of aging is actually sun damage. Try to stay out of the sun during the hours of 10AM to 4PM when the sun is at its height. When you do go out in the sun, cover up with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Wear cotton blend clothing and shirts that have long sleeves.

2. Expanding further on point number one, always wear sunscreen, preferably every day. According to Dr. Sandra I. Read, an instructor of dermatology at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. you should apply sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 or 30. It is important that you find one that gives broad-spectrum protection from both types of damaging rays- ultraviolet A (or UVA) rays and ultraviolet B (or UVB) rays.

3. Never downplay the importance of consuming a healthy diet. The foods you eat make a difference in the condition of your body inside and out. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and seafood. It is important to get plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants on a consistent basis to improve the appearance of your skin.

4. If you smoke, stop and if you don’t smoke, don’t begin. Smoking is bad for the skin and brings about premature wrinkling. The puckering action you do in relation to smoking cigarettes will cause deep-set wrinkles to set in around the mouth and skin will become dry looking and dull in appearance.

5. Use a good moisturizer for your skin, and use it faithfully. Some examples of excellent moisturizers to try include Dr. Brandt, Strivectin and Murad. Use different moisturizers for daytime and night time. The daytime moisturizer should be light and water based as opposed to oil based. Apply it after washing your face in the morning in order to lock moisture into your skin.

Look for a daytime moisturizer that contains SPF. For night time, choose a moisturizer that is heavier and will go to work to protect and moisturize your skin against dryness while you are sleeping. Be aware that changing seasons and changing temperatures can affect the condition of your skin, and you will have to change your moisturizer accordingly. In terms of anti-aging skincare, look for a moisturizer that contains glycolic acid, retinol and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs can be irritating to the skin so test on a small patch before applying it all over your face. These ingredients promote the growth of collagen which helps to combat the formation of wrinkles, and they also counteract the destructive work of free radicals.





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