Nothing shows our age more than wrinkles, not the clothes we wear, our hair styles, nothing. Wrinkles outrank them all.

The first thing that you have to focus on is prevention, if you can prevent or delay the formation of wrinkles, then you will look younger, longer. Wrinkles do not only appear on our faces, but it's the place that is most noticeable, so will focus on it first. Here are a few simple everyday tips to help avoid an early onset of fine lines and wrinkles.

The big picture is simply this: take care of your skin. If you live in a tropical country or it happens to be summer, you know that sun screen is a must. The harmful rays of the sun does nothing good for the skin and is actually a cause of wrinkles. In this same manner, extreme cold is not good either; it dries out the skin and when your skin needs moisture and nourishment, fine lines will begin to appear. In essence, you should apply sunscreen when going out into the sun and if it is extremely cold, ensure that you apply moisturizers. However, you should not simply daub your face with lotion, because using the wrong ointments can cause more harm than good, you might not only do nothing to help the wrinkles, but also give yourself pimples in the process. Read the information on these creams before using them.

While the skin on your face may be more sensitive, it is still skin and your skin is an organ. Therefore, it needs nourishment. An intake of the right vitamins can actually not only reduce the look of wrinkles, but give you an overall better skin tone all over the body, not just your face. Drink plenty of water, I know that this may seem like an answer to all ailments, but the term "water is life" should not be taken lightly. Water helps to flush unwanted toxins from the body and keeps everything including the skin healthier and more supple. Elasticity plays a vital role in skin care, especially for wrinkles. So when you are looking for creams and moisturizers, ensure that they contain ingredients that are geared towards providing the skin with some more elasticity or helps it to retain what it already has.

When you look for anti-aging solutions and overall skin care products that claims to be good for keeping the skin young and firm, look for some if not all of these things within the ingredient list:

- Antioxidants: This can be obtained from many fruits and is really good for getting rid of toxins.

- Vitamins: Look for those that are enriched with vitamins that are geared towards skin care.

- Elastin: The name alone should tell you that it helps to provide elasticity.

- Collagen: Also helps to give your skin that firm look that it needs to hide and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.