You may have thought that 40 was the new 30, but according to doctors anyone over 35 is still thought to be "of advanced age." This classification goes for your skin as well. But don't despair because you can take steps to help deal with the aging process.

First, you need to re-train your brain to understand that effective skin care is started early on in life. Because, whether you like to admit it or not, your skin is always aging. So, establishing a good skin care routine is crucial if what you want is to maintain your skin youthful and as wrinkle-free as possible.

Before you hit your teens you should acquire the habit of daily cleansing. Washing your face with the appropriate products twice a day and following up with toner and moisturizer is a basic skin care routine that will do your skin well. As you age, you can start adding different products to minimize the effects of time.

If you are accustomed to producing repeated facial gestures such as frowning or pouting then you may begin to notice face and eye wrinkles even when your peers still have smooth skin. If this is the case, then it's advisable that you begin using anti wrinkle treatments as early as your mid and late twenties, especially considering the fact that your skin is still in good condition and this can help postpone the use of more intense anti-aging products.

When you hit your thirties, start exfoliating more often to help increase cell turnover. To get the best results, you should exfoliate at least twice a week or more if you have oily skin. You might even start thinking about a good wrinkle cream that you can use all over your face.

As you get older, make sure that the products you purchase are gentle enough for your skin. If you take the time to look around you'll find that there are several products on the market especially aimed towards more mature skin.

Anti wrinkle creams are a vital part of your aging skin care routine. The best wrinkle cream should not only include ingredients such as retinol and hyaluronic acid, but also soothing ingredients such as licorice extract to help alleviate inflammation which is very common in older skin.

Apply your wrinkle cream during the nighttime to avoid possible deactivation of ingredients caused by solar exposure. During the day use a moisturizer with sun protection to minimize sun damage.

Eliminating and avoiding bad habits can also contribute to a healthier looking skin.

Smoking and sun bathing are both bad habit that should be avoided. You must understand that a tanning is nothing more than voluntary sun damage while smoking leads to thinner and more vulnerable skin.

Forming a regular aging skin care routine early on can help you maintain your skin looking healthy and young.