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Young skin is very resilient and bounces back from damage very quickly. However, certain situations such as sun exposure are cumulative and will not show up until many years later. So, don't think that the sunburn you had in your teens won't come back to haunt you in your older years.

Sun damage is one of the biggest factors to promote premature aging. Once you hit your thirties you'll start to see the effects of sun exposure. The first signs to show are noticeable dryness, dark spots, and wrinkles.

Even though sun damage cannot be undone you can do a few things to treat the lesser damage or simply mask some of the signs of premature aging.

Natural skin products are an excellent option for keeping your skin from going through more damage. 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, lotions and creams are not the only way you can help control premature aging due to sun exposure. First of all, sunscreen is the best "anti aging cream" you can have in your medicine cabinet.

Approximately thirty minutes before going outside, you should apply a sunscreen lotion that has an SPF of at least 30. Make sure that you reapply every 45 minutes to an hour to maintain your skin protected. If you don't want to reapply so frequently, then you can purchase a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

Another helpful tip is to wear protective garments when going outside. These protective garments include wide brimmed hats and long sleeved tops. If you can't conceive not having a tan during summer, then you should use a spray-on tan or a self-tanning lotion.

Anti aging skin care isn't just about using topical 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 known to be very high in antioxidants are strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Berries are considered a wonder food and are even used in natural skin care products because of their antioxidant properties.