By:Susan du Plessis The aging of your skin may be inevitable. But why rush it? There are ways to slow down sagging and wrinkles. Using skin creams and treatments may already be a part of your daily grooming regimen. However, topical creams cannot be expected to work alone for full efficacy. The best way to start your anti-aging effort is on the inside. First of all, are you drinking enough water? There are varying opinions about how much water an individual actually needs for good health, but the general consensus remains that you probably aren't drinking enough. If you're thirsty, your skin is thirsty too -- which means dryness and wrinkles. Hydrate your skin by drinking water regularly. Drink water . . . but avoid alcohol and soft drinks. The contents of these beverages -- alcohol and caffeine -- dehydrate skin, wreaking havoc on its structure. An acceptable alternative to water is green tea, which is low in caffeine (but enough for a pick-me-up). Green tea, as you probably already know, is loaded with antioxidants that destroy free radicals, which cause aging. A multivitamin is always a good idea, but our bodies most easily absorb nutrients from food. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet. In addition to vitamins and minerals, you're fortifying your body with more antioxidants. Blueberries are one of nature's “super foods,” having one of the highest antioxidant values. Exercise! Exercise helps keep us from aging by keeping weight down, working the heart, toning muscles, and getting the blood flowing (to the skin!). People who exercise look younger and feel younger. It's a most beneficial habit to get into. People who look younger than their age repeatedly reveal one vital secret: getting enough sleep. If you aren't, find ways to work it in. Instead of sitting up in front of the television, turn it off at a reasonable time and take a book to bed. This quiet practice can lead to an easier time getting to sleep -- sometimes the colors and movement of the television keep our brains working even after we've begun to relax. You may feel that you don't have the time to take care of your skin, but keep in mind: by the time you do “have time,” it will be too late. The time to protect your skin is now! Years later, you'll be thanking yourself for it -- and not only will you look younger, you'll feel younger too. Article Source: http://www.dailynewarticles.com Visit Susan's website A 2 Z of Health, Beauty and Fitness for more information on health, nutrition, longevity, beauty, fashion and fitness. *** This article can be freely used as long as a link to "A 2 Z of Health, Beauty and Fitness" (health.learninginfo.org) is provided. More Articles from Beauty Category: How To Control Oily Skin How To Control Oily Skin, Part 1 The Oily Skin Dilemma: What Can You do? How To Prevent Oily Skin Turning Into Acne Is it Oily Skin or Seborrheic Dermatitis? Will This Help Your Oily Skin? What Is A Laser Hair Removal Clinic Cosmetic Surgery - Is It For You? Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You Do You Want to Know All About The Best Anti-Ageing Foods? Could Your Lifestyle Be Affecting Your Dry Skin? Experiencing Severe Itching of the Scalp? If so, Scalp Psoriasis May be The Problem! Tattoo Information You May Need To Know Searching for the Ultimate Antiaging Skincare Product Do You Suffer From Body Acne?