When we're young our skin is very resilient and bounces back from damage when damaged. However, there are some situations that will negatively affect your skin, but won't show signs until many years later, such as sun damage. So, don't lie out in the sun all day, because it will come back to haunt you.

Sun damage is one of the biggest factors to promote premature aging. As soon as your thirties come around (sooner if you were an avid sunbathing fan in your teens), you can see the effects of sun exposure. The tale-tale signs are noticeable dryness, dark spots, and wrinkles.

Even though sun damage is irreversible, you can help keep your skin from suffering more damage. You can also try and mask some of the signs of premature aging caused by UV exposure.

Natural skin products are a great way of tackling the damage caused by solar exposure, therefore, preventing further damage from settling in. These products are an ideal ally against premature aging because they contain high levels of antioxidants that can neutralize the free radicals caused by sun exposure. The search for and effective wrinkle creams isn't easy, but all you really need to know that any product containing a few essential ingredients will greatly help improve the damage caused by excessive solar exposure. The ingredients include potent antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and Helix Aspersa Muller extract, just to name a few.

However, the use of topical lotions and creams isn't the only to control premature aging due to sun exposure. As a matter of fact, the best "anti aging cream" you can have in your medicine cabinet is a good sunscreen.

Approximately thirty minutes before going outside, you should apply a sunscreen lotion that has an SPF of at least 30. Once outside, make sure that you reapply every 45 minutes to maintain your skin protected. If you purchase a sunscreen that has a higher SPF, you won't need to reapply as often.

Another helpful tip is to wear protective garments when going outside. These protective garments include wide brimmed hats and long sleeved tops. If you want a tan, use a spray-on tan or self tanning lotion.

Anti aging skin care is not just about the topical application of creams and lotions. A healthy diet can also help your skin look younger. Make sure that you are getting plenty of fruits, vegetables and water to keep your skin hydrated.

These foods also contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals. Other foods that you should incorporate into your diet are whole grains and lean proteins (like fish).

Some foods that are notoriously high in antioxidants are blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Berries are so beneficial to skin care that they are even used in natural skin care products because of their antioxidant properties.