Like a spool of thread unraveling down a hill, youth once lost cannot be recovered. This is especially so as we exit our twenties. As we leave that tender age, our body betrays us and we will start to show that we are no longer as young as we once were. When we notice that our skin is not as smooth and wrinkle free as it used to be, we start looking for ways to turn back the clock.

Caring for your skin should start well before you have reached the age of concern. You should start taking extremely good care of your skin around puberty. This is when acne is most likely to appear and damage the skin. If you do not start taking care of your skin from an early age you are likely to have more skin problems as you become older.

You should also be aware that the way your body looks on the outside is directly related to how good you have taken care of the inside of your body. If you do not keep your body healthy and fit you are going to notice that your skin is going to start showing aging signs earlier than it should. Here are some tips and tricks to help care for your skin.

Make sure that you exercise at least for twenty to thirty minutes a day, doing so aides in your body's circulation. This will improve the overall health of your body on the inside and the over all health of your skin on the outside. It does not matter what type of exercise you do just something to get your blood pumping.

You should always eat healthy foods and drink at least ten eight-ounce glasses of water every day. You should try to stay away from junk food as most of it contains chemicals and sugars that are bad for your skin. Eat foods that are rich in anti oxidants like fruits and vegetables. Water will keep your body and skin hydrated.

You should always remove any make up that you wear before you got to bed at night. Leaving make up on your face while you sleep can block pores and cause acne. Also. to avoid damaging your skin you should always wear sun screen anytime you venture outdoors. The sun may be good for your overall health but it is not good for your skin.

Stay away from stressful situations, advice that is easy to dispense but difficult to follow. If you have a job that is stressful the best thing you can do is try to find calm whenever and wherever you can. When possible, take time to de-stress and release your worries. Also, if you are not getting enough vitamins through the foods you eat you should consider taking vitamin supplement to ensure that you are not suffering from any deficiencies.

These are some of the best tips and tricks for keeping your skin looking young and beautiful no matter what age you are. It is always best to start these habits while you are still young to avoid looking old when you age.