Premature aging is a battle that most women dread to fight. But, what you need to keep in mind is that aging is a process that is best controlled with a combination of factors. Avoiding bad habits along with using the right products can help boost your chances of deterring the aging process.

Without a doubt there are several habits that can be avoided to help improve the appearance of your skin. For example, bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol in excess, and taking too much sun can all lead to premature aging and accentuate the signs of aging. However, out of all these problems the one thing we are all forced to face is solar exposure.

The Sun can Sabotage your Facial Skin Rejuvenation Efforts

Not everyone likes to smoke or drink alcohol, but everyone likes to feel those sun rays touch their skin, especially after being indoors all day. UV radiation produces a large part of the problems that appear during the aging process. Firstly, UV exposure produces free radicals that can eventually lead to the destruction of healthy skin cells and tissue.

Sun damage is cumulative which means that you won't see the damage the sun is producing until a couple of years have passed. However, by the time you're in your forties you'll start noticing age spots and wrinkles appear in areas that are most exposed to the sun.

The best way of protecting your skin is by using a sunscreen or sun block. It is essential that you reapply these products frequently during the day to maintain the same level of protection. Here's a general guideline to know how often to reapply sun block:

First, you'll have to expose your unprotected skin to the sun and see how how long it takes to turn red. Don't go overboard and wait till your skin feels a burning sensation, there is no need for it. Next, multiply the amount of minutes it took for your skin to get red by the SPF factor on the bottle.

For example, if it takes your skin 1 min to redden and your sunscreen has an SPF of 30, you should reapply the product every 30 minutes to maintain a constant level of protection. Also keep in mind that you should always apply your sun protection 20-30 minutes before you go outside.

Natural Skin Rejuvenation Treatment Products

Sunscreen isn't a cure all so you'll need some added help from the right natural skin rejuvenation products. In this case, you should look for the following ingredients.

Products containing Retinol, Tretinoin or Retinyl Palmitate -will help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, if you have sensitive skin, prefer those products that contain Retinyl Palmitate as it is the gentlest form of Vitamin A.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that offers the same benefits of Vitamin A plus the fact that it helps boost the production of collagen.

AHAs (Alpha-hydroxy Acids) - AHAs are thought to be natural exfoliators that reduce all the signs of aging and tighten the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid - This ingredient can help moisturize the skin and make it look plumper.