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.

There are various habits that you can easily be avoided or changed to help you improve the appearance of your skin. For example, bad habits such as taking too much sun, smoking, and drinking too much alcohol can all lead to premature 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 is the culprit for most of the problems that we face 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. Therefore, you may not notice its effects when you are young. However, by the time you're in your late thirties and early forties, you will begin to notice the appearance of age spots and wrinkles especially in those areas most exposed to the sun.

The best way to protect your skin from this type of situation is to use a sunscreen or sun block. You'll need to reapply frequently to maintain a high level of solar protection. If you're not sure how many times you should reapply, here is a general guideline to help you out:

First, find out how long it takes your skin to turn red without any sun protection. Don't go overboard and wait till your skin feels a burning sensation, there is no need for it. Second, multiply the time (in minutes) it takes for your skin to get red by the SPF factor on the bottle.

For example, if you have a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and it takes your skin 1 min to redden, then 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

Don't think that just by using sunscreen you'll never have to worry about skin care again. The fact is that you'll actually need some extra help from the right natural skin rejuvenation products. In this case, you should look for the following ingredients.

Products that contain Vitamin A in the form of Retinol, Tretinoin or Retinyl Palmitate - can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It can also help even out your skin tone. If you have sensitive skin, opt for products with Retinyl Palmitate as it is the gentlest form of Vitamin A.

Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid - an antioxidant that offers the same benefits of Vitamin A plus boosting the production of collagen.

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

Hyaluronic Acid - this ingredient can help make your skin look plumper and help keep it moisturized.