So here is the painful fact, as we age so does our skin. It doesn’t remain perfectly smooth and flawless like it once was due to the breaking cells and our catching up years. Once you notice your skin is losing its smoothness and shows signs of developing fine lines, you could be on your way to getting wrinkles.

Yes, the big bad ‘w’ word. Let’s face it, our complexion has a shelf life and would eventually change over the years. But, there are still a few things you can do to give that skin of yours a longer time span on its shelf.

If you’re a smoker, it would help a lot or you to quit. The content of a single cigarette stick is enough to harm your skin as it reduces blood flow to the skin which is indeed very important. The smoke exhaled also ruins the skin as it makes it lose texture and sheen that gives you that healthy glow.

So put away those sticks and start chewing on gum instead. Aside from that, excessive sun also contributes to damaging the skins surface so the next time you’re out in the open, don’t forget to bring a cap and your sun block along.

As wrinkles are not preventive, the best thing we can do is slow down the process. Take extra care to moisturize your skin daily and use toner as well. Practicing good skin care can help smoothen out your skin and make you look younger as well. Aside from that, if you notice fine lines forming around the corners of your lips and eyes, then its time you invested in some good anti aging creams. Go for recognizable brands that have tried and tested reports to prove its effectiveness and used as instructed.

In addition to that, be sure to remember that what’s on the inside makes the outside. Make sure you drink plenty of water as this helps retain moisture and hydrates the skin. To give your skin that natural glow, do ensure that you get enough vitamins and minerals.

This can be obtained by eating fruits and vegetables daily. They generally have more nutrients than refined foods and sugars so increase you healthy intake and consume less chocolates and sweets in your diet.

Furthermore, good sleeping habits have its rewards to the skin as well. There is a reason why complete rest is called beauty sleep as it gives your body times to rest and regain itself on both the inside and out. With enough sleep, your skin would increase in elasticity and you get to avoid dark circles around the eyes as well.

Also, research shows that drinking from straws promotes wrinkles due to the way your mouth is formed over the straw when sucking. So the next time you have a beverage, sip straight from the glass or bottle.

These few tips can go a long way in promoting the years of your skin. Just remember that all it takes to avoid rough skin turning into wrinkles is good skin care and a well balanced diet. So put in the effort and you will see the results, don’t wait till it’s too late only to regret not doing something about it before. So start moisturizing your skin before it loses its elasticity!