Wrinkle Aid Prevention for Women

7 Habits and Products to Keep Your Skin Young

My mother is fast approaching 70, but she is regularly mistaken for my sister. Most people guess her age at mid-40s, and there's a very good reason for it. Her skin is smooth, youthful and completely wrinkle-free. Youthful skin is beautiful, and the woman who manages to keep her skin healthy and smooth will always look young and fresh, no matter how old she is. There are some basic habits and products that can help you keep your skin looking young, firm and beautiful - and many of them are surprisingly affordable.

1. Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.

Water is essential to your health in many ways, and keeping your skin healthy is just one of them. Your body needs plenty of fluids to help it flush away toxins, including the toxins that lead to dry, dull skin.

2. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Fresh fruits, vegetables and juices are a prime source of antioxidants, part of our amazing immune system response to damage. When you increase your body's ability to fight off the signs of aging, you are doing one of the best things you can do to keep your skin looking young.

3. Establish a regular face cleansing routine.

This is where using the right products for your skin type becomes important. You don't have to consult a skin care consultant, but it doesn't hurt. The basics of a good skin care routine for your face include a foaming cleanser geared to your type of skin, a facial scrub to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, an astringent to refine pores and an occasional facial mask that's chosen for your skin's needs.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is especially good for sensitive, troubled skin, but it works just great on any type of skin. It's been recommended by dermatologists for years, and was what my dermatologist recommended for my face when eczema reared its ugly head when I was in my teens.

4. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.