Although wrinkles are natural part of the aging process, wrinkles make you look older. Beginning at the ages of 18-21, human skin’s collagen levels starts to decline. By age 40, the loss of collagen levels accelerate (typically 1% per year) and thus skin hollows out and wrinkles appear as skin gets thinner, drier, and less elastic, and less able to protect itself from damage. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light speeds the natural aging process and is the primary cause of early wrinkling. According to Crunchmoose.com (http://thecrunchymoose.com/natural-ways-prevent-wrinkles/ ) and WebMD (http://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/23-ways-to-reduce-wrinkles#1), there are a number of ways to prevent or reduce wrinkles.  These include:

• Take a gelatin supplement that was made from cooked collagen (from pigs and cows)
• Sleep well. While we are sleeping, our bodies produce HGH (human growth hormone). This hormone is what induces growth and cell reproduction (including skin cells).
• Take the fermented, vitamin rich cod liver oil. Fermented cod liver oil is the most important supplement for sun protection.
• Moisturize & detox face mask frequently. Use a moisturizer everyday, especially right after bathing, applying it to damp skin.
• Use a non-toxin sunscreen. Notice that toxins and free radicals are a big source or wrinkles.
• Eats a lot of saturated fat such as grass-fed butter, avocados and coconut oi, since Saturated fat makes your skin more elastic and more resistant to the Oxidative damage from the sun.
• Use coconut, Argan, jojoba, grape-seed, and olive oils instead of commercial lotions and creams.
• Eats lots of antioxidants such as blueberries, spinach, kale, walnuts, artichokes, cranberries, beans (red, kidney, pinto), prunes, kiwis, and other fruits that contains Vitamins A, C, & E, and beta carotene.
• Stay hydrated with water, coconut water, and green tea.
• Do not smoke.
• Avoid too much facial expressions (laughing, squinting, etc.)
• Avoid using straws when drinking juice or a glass of water.
• Eat more fish — particularly salmon. Not only is salmon (along with other cold-water fish) a great source of protein — one of the building blocks of great skin.
• Don’t be obsessively clean. Wash your skin as little as possible, using warm – never hot – water, since hot water dries your skin. Take short showers and use soap that contains a moisturizer.
• Use tretinoin (Retin-A) regularly or topical vitamin C to help stimulate collagen and minimize superficial wrinkles, liver spots and scaly areas. Also, Alpha-hydroxy acids may improve skin texture and reduce fine lines.