8 Things You Need to Do Every Day to Turn Back the Clock

Even 30 minutes of moderate exercise a week can help stimulate collagen in the skin, says Rachel Nazarian, M.D., a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology in New York City. To get an instant anti-aging boost, practice an inverted pose of your choice, which can help move fresh oxygen to the face and get circulation going for a healthy glow. Hold it for one to two minutes to look and feel more refreshed.   

Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps skin to retain moisture with each use. For a daily dose, try Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. It contains hyaluronic acid as well as peptides and niacinimide (Vitamin B3) to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve texture and elasticity. 

Step away from those donuts! Foods high in sugar can cause insulin levels in your body to rise. This results in inflammation, which breaks down collagen and elastin, the vital framework of the skin that keeps it plump and firm, says Dr. Nazarian. Opt for naturally sweetened items (i.e. fruit) and whole-grain complex carbohydrates over white breads and other simple sugars.

A diet high in antioxidants can combat daily free-radical damage (from the sun, the environment, stress). A big bowl of berries — raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries — pack a powerful antioxidant-rich punch.

Getting seven-to-eight hours of sleep will allow your skin to recover, says Anne Chapas, M.D., the founder and medical director of Union Square Laser Dermatology. "The body's skin stem cells regenerate nightly to help repair the damage that happens throughout the day," says Dr. Chapas. So if you're not getting enough sleep, you're not giving the cells enough time to rejuvenate, she says. This also means the skin will have a hard time retaining moisture. 

It may sound simple, but even just a few coats of mascara create longer, thicker, healthier looking eyelashes, taking years off your appearance, says Dara Liotta, M.D., a plastic surgeon in New York City.  

Using sunscreen on your hands, particularly when driving (harmful UV rays can penetrate car windows), staves off brown spots, one of the telltale signs of age, says Dr. Liotta. Be sure to stash some in your purse for handy use on the go. 

Your neck gets as much environmental exposure as your face, but it rarely gets the same level of treatment. It only takes a few seconds longer to dab down below your chin — and it's just as important, says Dr. Nazarian. Smooth on a layer of Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream before bed. The amino-peptide-rich formula works overnight to help plump and regenerate surface cells and add hydration.