(HealthDayNews) -- If you're in your 20's or 30's and value your youthful appearance, now's the time to begin a good skin care program. It may help you avoid cosmetic surgery down the road, according to the Facial Plastic Surgery Center at Saint Louis University.

Here are some tips:

  • Get enough sleep.
  • Eat healthy.
  • Limit your caffeine consumption.
  • Use sunscreen every day.
  • Wear sunglasses to avoid squinting.
  • Don't go to tanning salons.
  • Establish a nighttime skin care ritual.
  • Use the right skin care products.
  • Don't smoke.
  • Consider anti-wrinkle creams.



-- Felicity Stone

Last Updated: Mar-11-2004