Your body needs the right nutrients to fight off damage, and your skin is no different. Nutrients help the cells replicate and have more energy. Processed foods, stress, toxins and low-nutrient diets will accelerate aging. Protecting yourself from harmful chemicals while getting enough sleep, relaxation and exercise will all help you maintain a healthy glow.  

1. Drink plenty of water

2. Eat foods with antioxidants: Antioxidants are the best resources your body has to fight disease and ageing by reducing damage and inflammation. Inflammation is a leading cause of wrinkle formation. Some of the best sources of antioxidants include Blueberries, Pomegranates, Acai berries, goji berries, Spinach, Raspberries, Nuts, Seeds, Purple grapes, dark chocolate (70% or higher of cocoa content), Organic green tea.

3. Have a rainbow-coloured plate of food: You need to consume the widest variety of antioxidants you can to fight off the different kinds of free radicals. Think about what colors you've missed throughout the day, and try to incorporate them into your next meal. 

4. Eat organic foods: This curtail consumption of ageing toxins.  

5. Limit your sun exposure: Small amounts of daily sun produce vitamin D and are beneficial, but too much sun will damage your skin. Don’t forget to wear your sunglasses, and use zinc or titanium dioxide sunscreen. 

6. Opt for natural skin products: Many skin care products contain harsh chemicals. When choosing moisturizers or makeup, research the ingredients in them the best you can to confirm that they're safe. 

 7. Use non-toxic cleaning products: It is imperative to limit exposure to toxic chemicals because the skin absorbs them.

 8. Own a plant:  A plant in your home or by your desk at work will act as an air filter. 

 9. Get enough vitamin C: A diet rich in vitamin C leads to fewer wrinkles. 

10. Avoid sugar: It leads to damaged collagen and elastin, which cause wrinkles. 

 11. Eat healthy fats: Incorporating foods such as avocados, olive oil, flax seeds, nuts and fish into your diet is important. The fatty acids are crucial for your skin to look youthful. 

12. Cleanse your body: Having a glass of water with the squeezed lemon first thing in the mornings is also very cleansing. 

13. Engage in activities that relieve stress: High levels of stress will compromise your skin. Consider yoga or meditation.  

 14. Sleep: Your skin rejuvenates and repairs itself mostly while you are asleep. Make sure that you not only sleep for eight hours a night but that it is quality sleep. 

15. Exercise: Remember to smile. It’s the best exercise for your face.