Ten rules for younger looking skin

10) Use sun savvy.
Get your daily dose of sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon when the rays aren’t as intense. At all other times, stay in the shade, under a hat, dressed in light clothes that cover the skin. Invest in a natural sunscreen, especially for your face and hands.

9) Butt out.
Cigarettes rob your skin of oxygen, and cells suffocate. The constant squint and pucker also leads to deep wrinkles.

8) Bye-bye booze.
Use of alcohol leads to free radical formation, which promote aging. Alcohol also dehydrates the skin leading to tiny lines and wrinkles, as well as broken capillaries.

7) Sleep, glorious sleep.
Adequate shut-eye allows the body to repair daily damage. Most adults require at least seven hours of quality sleep.

6) Relax.
Stress contributes to cardiovascular disease, obesity and a scowl that carves itself into your face until it is a permanent fixture that scares little children. Try yoga, meditation or even kick-boxing to deal with your pent-up stresses. You will eventually get wrinkles, so opt for laugh lines instead.

5) Eat right.
Our bodies were not designed to fuel themselves on French fries and chocolate bars. Antioxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables quench the free radicals that do so much cellular damage. EFAs found in flax and fish oil surround cells and help to retain moisture. Eat fresh, raw, organic produce and whole grains whenever possible.

4) Keep it clean.
Remove dirt and make-up nightly with a gentle product that contains no harmful alcohols, preservatives or cleansing agents. Adding vitamins and herbs to a bad formulation doesn’t change the fact that it’s a bad formulation. Learn how to read labels. In the morning, be sure to rinse off toxins released from your skin during the night.

3) Get a Lube job.
Always follow your cleansing with a moisturizer designed for your skin type. Again, read the label, and look for ingredients that attract and keep water in your skin.

2) Give nature a hand.
As we age, our natural ability to shed dead skin cells grinds to a halt. Exfoliation involves using either natural acids to unglue dead cells from the skin surface, or using a wash cloth or gentle scrub to manually remove cells. The result is a fresher, younger-looking appearance. Dry-brushing your body skin before your shower helps to loosen dead skin, improve circulation, and encourage the release of toxins that contribute to aging.

1) H20
Most of us walk through life in a perpetual state of dehydration. Not only does this affect brain function, metabolism and energy levels, but it also plays havoc on the appearance of our skin. You’ve heard it before, but it bears repeating: drink at least 8 eight-ounces glasses of pure water every day—and more if you enjoy a cup of coffee or two. Caffeine works to eliminate water from your body. Avoid hot baths and showers that damage skin, and invest in a filter for your showerhead to remove age-promoting chlorine.