Delivered courtesy the glaring Mr Sun, lack of care, or simply bad genes, wrinkles have got to be the worst part of growing up. Fortunately there’s more than one way to prevent them and protect the skin. Start tonight -- all you have to do is try out these 5 products and regimens to welcome the new you!

Be face-ful to your skin

A good way to kick-start the skin-regime is to use lots of warm water to dilate your veins and increase blood flow. Of course, pair it up with a good exfoliating cleansing bar and the skin repair will start working soon and how.

What kind to use: A good quality organic soap bar is fine, or if you prefer, try a cleanser in gel or liquid form, which exfoliates without being rough to the skin. Might we recommend The Body Shop’s Vitamin E facial cleansing bar? For 30 seconds, gently rub the lather over your face and neck. Don’t forget your eyelids!

According to Cosmopolitan, Vitamin E is the secret behind Victoria Beckham’s flawless skin. Convinced?

The Facial Yogi

The butterfly, the lotus and the tiger- while all of these are great for the mind, body and soul - there is yoga specially devised for the face. According to yoga expert Danielle Collins there are simple facial exercise regimes, which help lift, firm, tone and reduce wrinkles. Try this easy 20-minute routine, six times a week.

Step 1: Hide the teeth with the lips to make an ‘O’ shape with the mouth.

Step 2: Smile widely while keeping the teeth hidden and repeat six times.

Step 3: Next, hold the smile shape while placing one index finger on the chin. Then start to move the jaw up and down as the head tilts gently back. Relax and repeat twice more.

By working all these layers correctly you will increase the blood circulation, allowing more oxygen and nourishment to reach the cells of your skin. The result? A clear, healthy complexion with a beautiful glow, which has fewer toxins and has a better ability to absorb moisture!

Simple isn’t it? Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston swear by it and now, so should you!

Skin Guards

We all need a suitable combination of moisturizers and antioxidants,such as Vitamin E and C and fruit extracts, to protect our skins, but one can simplify this part of the application process by choosing an all-in-one moisturizer with antioxidants.

Which product to use: Carefully pick out a cocktail of products that suit your skin and remember, they should change with the weather. A light, summer specific moisturizer may not be appropriate for the dry, winter climate. For summer we can recommend a gentle cream-like Olay.  The stuff really works wonders.

With a peptide-B3 complex and powerful antioxidants like vitamin E and green-tea extract,Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream covers the 3 R’s: It replenishes, repairs, and renews. Apply some on before bed every night and by morning your skin will feel velvety and your fine lines a lot less visible!

That Collagen power

Clearly as we age, our skin stops creating as much collagen as it used to during those great youthful years. This can make your face sag. To perk up your cheeks and forehead, use face creams that encourage collagen production and work to firm and smooth your skin. Look for products with ingredients like retinol and peptides, which will help to build up your skin’s lost
collagen supply, according Marie Claire.

Which product to use: We know that the harsh sunlight and UV rays can wreak havoc on skin and make the visible signs of aging, such as sagging and wrinkles, look even worse. It’s time to protect your face from sun damage while also promoting collagen growth by using a daily moisturizer that contains a sunscreen. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30 is one such product, which promises to hydrate your skin as well as make it firmer.

The cream contains antioxidants and other ingredients that help ward off environmental and sun damage. Plus, its blend of peptides works to stimulate collagen and make your skin look and feel younger!The best part? It can be used by those with either mature skin or skin that has begun to show premature signs of aging!

Celebrities like David Beckham to Britney Spears recommend it!