Avoid direct sunlight and use at least SPF 20 sunscreen (don't forget to apply it to your hands, neck, and décolletage as this skin is the most fragile and shows signs of aging first. Drink plenty of water and get your rest. Use a gentle cleanser daily and exfoliate every 7-10 days. Most importantly, find a good moisturizer and apply it liberally after washing your face in the morning and at night. Your skin should begin to improve in feeling and appearance in a matter of days.

The other day, a co-worker asked my age. I told her and she replied, "You don't look it. You have great skin." (Of course, as I write this, I'm guaranteed to find 20 new fine lines and break out.)

I thanked her and said, "It's good genes and maintenance." My 93-year old grandmother, mother, and aunts all have terrific complexions. They wear sun hats, use sunscreen, and have been slathering on Oil of Olay for as long as I can remember. My grandmother also bathes with apple cider vinegar and swears by it; I wouldn't go that far.