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There comes a time when every woman turns a certain age—we won’t specify what that age is—that she feels her skin just isn’t the same as it used to be.

It’s funny…in my heart I feel twenty-five, but the date on the calendar insists I am older. A few changes I’ve noticed since maturing:

• I pee a little bit every time I run.
• A hot cup of tea and a jigsaw puzzle sounds delightful.
• Wrinkles have started cropping up on my once baby face.

The Science Behind a Wrinkle

Did you know that after the age of 20, a person produces 1% less collagen in the skin each year? Collagen provides your skin that nice firmness that you could bounce a quarter off of. As you age, your skin starts to lose collagen, elastin, and GAGs (the component that keeps skin hydrated). Over time of losing these three major players, your skin gets rough, uneven, and plagued with wrinkles.

After 20, it’s like your body begins the decomposition process. Now I’m a fan of being early, but not this time wrinkles—NOT this time!

The Busy Gal’s 6 Quick Tricks to Better Skin

Good news! You can reverse wrinkles and even prevent them. There are some serious steps you can take out there to treat and prevent wrinkles from happening, whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or above. They really aren’t that hard to do. For all you busy gals out there with kids to chase and money to make, here are 6 quick tricks to help keep your skin flawless and wrinkle-free.

1. If you don’t have a routine, get one stat.

In my 20s, I could get away with a little rinse here, a little dab here, makeup and then run off to class. There were nights I didn’t even {gasp!} wash my face.

For women, having a regular skin routine is vital to healthy skin and wrinkle prevention. Whatever you do, in whatever order you do it, do it religiously like you were taking your mama to church.

Busy Gal Trick: If you’re crunched for time in the morning, do your routine at night before brushing your teeth.

2. Exfoliate ’til you can’t no more.

Exfoliation is the removal of dry, old skin cells from the surface of your skin. Exfoliating your face is especially important if you want to keep wrinkles at bay. Use a gritty daily face mask or rinse and give your face a good, gentle rub-down. This buffs off dead skin cells and exposes your radiant, healthy skin underneath.

So unless you like looking like an extra from The Walking Dead, exfoliate ’til you can’t no more…in other words, every day.

Busy Gal Trick: Exfoliate in the shower to save time…and water too!

3. Get it toned girl.

Your glutes and thighs aren’t the only thing you want nice and toned. Using a toner after you exfoliate is a crucial part of your skin care. It removes any remaining dirt, makeup, and environmental pollution that your cleanser does not. Toner also constricts your pores to make your skin visibly smoother and tighter.

Busy Gal Trick: Keep round cotton pads by your bathroom sink to quickly dab on some toner after you jump out of the shower.

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Probably the most important trick a busy gal can use to treat and prevent wrinkles is an advanced wrinkle cream

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Busy Gal Trick: Apply directly after toner—it’s gentle enough for daily use – for all skin tones.

5. Don’t leave the house without it.

In much younger years, mom told you never to leave your house without…a jacket, your homework, or a few dollars for lunch. Now you hardly need these reminders, but you DO need your SPF. In fact, you should never leave home without it.

Sun damage is the biggest culprit of skin damage and signs of early aging. Protection against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays is critical 365 days a year.

Busy Gal’s Trick: Use a CC cream or foundation that contains at least an SPF 35. You’ll get serious protection without the extra step.

6. Drink your H2O.

Want to know Ellen Pompeo’s secret to great skin, or Jennifer Anniston’s trick to looking ageless? It’s not an expensive, exclusive product…it’s right in your own tap. Drinking plenty of water keeps your skin hydrated and gives it that healthy glowing look.

Busy Gal’s Trick: Keep a trendy water bottle at your desk, in your purse, or within arm’s reach at all time. Cute water bottles make drinking H2O much more fun!

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For savvy ladies like me who are well into the best years of our lives, we don’t have to settle for wrinkles. We can get skin that looks twenty-five while enjoying perks like big-girl jobs, money to buy designer handbags, and the sophistication that comes with each passing year.

*This post was sponsored by Neutrogena.

Photos by Stayc Smart Photo