Prevent Wrinkles and Shave Years Off Your Face!

What's that twenty-something girl doing in the anti-aging skin care aisle?

She's buying some "wrinkle insurance" by starting early to prevent lines and skin damage. You may feel like those crow's feet popped up overnight, but they started forming during years of bad choices and neglect.

That's why the younger you start paying attention to anti-aging skin protection methods, the less you'll have to battle wrinkles later.

Wrinkle prevention begins with establishing a daily ritual of cleansing, moisturizing and applying a rich emollient night cream.

You have to choose products that are suited to your skin - dry, oily or sensitive. Forget the bonus gift - if the product isn't made for your skin type then it's no bargain. The easiest wrinkle prevention tip is to put on a high SPF sunscreen every time you go outside, even if you're only driving.

Sun exposure, particularly at midday, bombards the skin with damaging ultra violet rays. For extra protection, wear a hat or visor.  Smoking restricts blood vessels which can cause wrinkles on skin all over the body.

Drinking alcohol, caffeine stimulant drinks and coffee can also alter body chemicals in ways that show up as facial lines. Other innocent things that set up the face for wrinkles are using straws, pillows and sleep deprivation.

Sipping through a straw uses the same lip-pursing motion as smoking and can also cause wrinkles. Change pillowcases weekly to avoid re-exposing your face to dirt and natural oils.

While sleeping, your skin renews and produces new cells. Today's all-nighter is setting up tomorrow's wrinkles.  Wrinkle prevention starts early, but you can implement an anti-aging strategy at any age to stave off further damage to your face.