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Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. The older we get, the less our body produces collagen and elastin. This decrease makes our skin sag and become less elastic.

Although the formation of wrinkles has a genetic component, you may actually be accelerating the aging process with bad habits. This means that you can actually do something to prevent face wrinkles and body wrinkles. Here's a list of habits you should change followed by the ingredients you should look for in wrinkle creams.

Stay Young with a Few Lifestyle Changes

Smoking, sunbathing and excessive alcohol consumption are all known to accelerate the aging process. The idea is to reduce the risk of premature aging by moderating solar exposure and alcohol consumption. As for smoking, you should try and eliminate it all together.

Smoking causes severe skin damage. Not only does it lead to skin wrinkles that appear all over your body, but it also accentuates eye wrinkles due to the toxins present in cigarette smoke. The facial expressions that smokers make also contribute to the formation of crow's feet.

Sunbathing is another bad habit that is responsible for skin wrinkles as well as age spots and dry, leathery skin. When staying out in the sun for prolonged periods of time you should use sunscreen and protective clothing. This will help minimize the possible effects of the sun.

Alcohol is dangerous because it can cause severe dehydration and lead to aged skin. Your skin would benefit greatly if you moderate your intake of alcohol and increase your consumption of pure water. These steps will help keep your body and skin hydrated.

If you want to provide your skin with extra protection, use anti-aging or wrinkles cream. This is a habit you should adopt, especially if you're in your early 30s or late 20s. Remember that it is easier to prevent aging problems than treating them.

Here's a list of a handful of ingredients that should be in your anti aging cream. Any product you use should contain one or more of these ingredients:

*coenzyme Q-10 *hyaluronic acid *alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) *copper peptides

Coenzyme Q-10 has become a very popular ingredient that is found in most anti aging products. It helps make skin smoother and promote skin growth.

Hyaluronic acid has been clinically proven to diminish fine lines and wrinkles due to its water holding capacity. In fact, it has the ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) is considered one of the few anti aging ingredients that has actually proven its effectiveness. They promote exfoliation, stimulate skin repair, increase skin thickness and increase collagen production. Tartaric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, and citric acid are all AHAs.

Recent studies have shown that copper peptides are beneficial in the healing process. They can also stimulate collagen production and have firming qualities.