How many women do you know who look years older than their actual age? Whether because they spent too much time in the sun, or smoked heavily for half of their life, or any other reason, their skin is dry and wrinkled long before it should be.

Is it possible to have young looking skin when you are in your 50s? How can you protect your skin now so it looks young and smooth long after others are experiencing wrinkles? There are some things you can do to improve your chances of preventing pre-mature wrinkles.

Be gentle with your skin. Use lukewarm water to wash your face, and do not rub hard. Also be gentle when applying make-up.

Reduce the stress in your life and learn how to relax. Stress ages your skin and causes wrinkles at a younger age. Learn to relax no matter how stressful your surroundings.

Combined these beauty tips will go a long way towards keeping your skin young and attractive, and will help fight the onset of wrinkles.