Twelve simple ways to avoid wrinkling:

Stop smoking

Always use sunscreens

Get enough sleep and drink plenty of water

Sleep on your back

Wear sunglasses

Take vitamin C and E daily

Avoid drying facial soaps

Treat your face to facials

Use eye creams, facial moisturizers and vitamin formula products

Use alpha hydroxys and other exfoliants

Think about a face lift, laser treatment or Botox and collagen

Feel good about yourself and your skin

HOW SKIN AGES:

Skin ages through many factors:  genetics, general wear and tear and environmental stresses.  Exposure to the sun is the most important factor of all in accelerating the aging skin.

The Genetic Factor: 

People with fair complexions usually  develop fine, superficial wrinkles at an earlier age than those with darker complexions.  Since we cannot control our genetic factors, we should control nutrition, relaxation, exercise and skin care.  What we eat affects our skin in subtle ways.  Food high in fat content do not cause acne but can make it worse.  Vitamin C deficiency can result in bruising and poor healing.  Vitamin B deficiency can cause dry thin skin.  Eating fresh vegetables and fish, drinking water and milk, cutting back on fatty foods and watching the natural intake of vitamins through food is essential to keep skin healthy.  Don't rub skin with harsh cleansers and abrasives.  Learn to sleep in a position that doesn't "iron in creases".

THE SMILE FACTOR:

Your facial expression reflects your thoughts.   Whether happy, sad, or board, your face will show it.  The worst culprits are frowning and squinting.  Be sure to wear smiles, hats and sunglasses to prevent squinting and frowning.  Apply sun blocks liberally to face and body.