1. Anti-inflammatory aid – New anti-aging products are packed full of ingredients that are used as anti-inflammatories. Deep set lines and wrinkles are being treated like wounds with new “healing” creams.

2. Preventative skincare – To counteract potential future damage top dermatologists recommend you look for the following antioxidants in your daily moisturizer; idebenone, ferulic acid, vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, and lycopene.

3. Search out “active” ingredients – By law the first ingredient listed on a label should have the highest concentration in the formula. The term “active” means an ingredient that works beneath the skins’ surface to produce visible changes. For it to work, however, it has to be protected from air and light, and used regularly.

4. C is for collagen – Vitamin C is essential in both face creams and diet because it is necessary for the formation of collagen, the protein that gives skin its elasticity and strength. As an antioxidant it destroys harmful free radicals in the body, cause by pollution, stress, and a poor diet. If unchecked, these attack the skin and lead to premature aging.

5. Choose kiwi for the skin – As well as vitamins C and E, potassium and magnesium, kiwi fruit contains high concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid, which helps retain moisture in the skin and hair. Kiwi seed oil contains more than 60% of ALAs, making it ideal for skin products.

6. magic mushrooms – Fermented extract of the Kombucha mushroom is a new treatment for the face which promises to multiply the production of collagen in skin cells, which in turn will plump up the skin and generally improve its appearance.

7. Look for Pro-Peptides – Long known for their effectiveness in treating damaged skin, peptide are now thought to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. They can help stimulate the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin’s upper layers, which is vital in the support structure of the skin which breaks down as we age.

8. Frankincense is a wise choice – Look for this ingredient in organic skincare products; the sweet light oil has long been famous for its purifying properties, and in cream forms it is used for soothing and toning and as a skin repairer in anti-aging products.

9. Wonder vitamin – when skin begins to look dull and lifeless Vitamin A provide assistance. Found in retinol, tretinoin, tazarotent, and palimate (new developments are on the way) it increases elasticity and dermal thickening and reverses photo-aging.

10. Miracle in a jar – Alpha-lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant that can help repair existing skin damage and fight future damage, because it is soluble in both oil and water, which permits its entrance to all parts of the cell. It diminishes fine lines and give skin a healthy glow.

11. The A List – Retinoids are the synthetic version of Vitamin A, the first generation of which are call Retin-A and retinol. They have been shown to have fantastic results in treating wrinkles and blemished skin as they increase the turnover of cell growth and regenerate new skin.

12. Try Tazarotine – although only available on prescription at the moment, scientist believe that tazarotine and tretinoin (whose active ingredient is related to Vitamin A) can effectively reduce visible wrinkles, especially those caused by sun damage.

13. Skin saving antioxidant E – Vitamin E is known to be one of the most powerful antioxidants, which can help prevent free radical damage caused by environmental factors like the sun. It is found in more and more skin creams to help ward off this damage, but you can source it nutritionally from leafy green vegetables and olive oil.

14. Creamy Copper Peptide – When added to skin creams, copper peptides combine with other enzymes in the body, and have been shown to promote collagen and elastin production. They can help to reverse the aging process by thickening the skin and reducing fine wrinkles.

15. Sooth it with oils – Lavender is the most versatile essential oil, good for helping general fatigue and tension as well as easing skin irritations. Neuoli oil distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange tree can help balance both oily and dry skin, and sandlewood is wonderfully balancing oil, which can also help soothe irritations.

16. Wrinkle fight with Malachite – The exquisite green mineral is thought to be a powerful tool in the anti-aging battle. The mineral increase cellular water retention, giving the complexion a temporary tighter, firmer appearance.

17. Kinetin skincare – Look for skincare products containing the plant growth hormone kinetin (N6-furfuryladenine), which has been shown to have dramatic effects on aging skin, helping to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce blotchiness.

18. A natural antidote to maturing – Hormone production in the body declines with age, and everything starts to dry out, especially the skin. Look for wrinkle creams with phytoestrogens called isoflavones, which mimic the effect of the female hormone estrogen and which will help keep skin hydrated and toned.

19. Something fishy – Skincare products containing DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) show good results in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Source it naturally by eating more fish, such as anchovies and sardines, which contain high concentrations.

20. Papaya pick me up – Look out for papaya enzyme peel, which uses the natural fruit enzyme papain to give your skin the same smooth, fresh feel as an AHA (alphahydroxy acid) treatment but without the harsh chemicals.