To prevent wrinkles in your 20s, wear sunscreen and moisturize your skin daily with hyaluronic acid. It’s also important to drink plenty of water, eat antioxidant-rich foods, and steer clear of smoking and excessive alcohol.

Alright boys, we have good news and bad news about wrinkles. The bad news is that wrinkles are 99.9% inevitable for basically every human being on the face of the earth—it’s Mother Nature’s cruel and unusual punishment for aging.

The good news is that you can prevent those wrinkles from showing up earlier than they normally would—and the sooner you start trying, the better.

Fine lines can appear in your mid-to-late 20s, but they most commonly affect guys between ages 40-55, according to dermatologists at Cleveland Clinic. They usually pop up around your eyes (crow’s feet) and on your forehead. Factors like sun exposure, genetics, your skincare routine, and the natural aging process all contribute to wrinkles (or lack thereof).

To prevent wrinkles in your 20s, you need to take care of your skin from the inside and the outside. In this article, we’ll cover six tips every 20-something should follow to keep your moneymaker wrinkle-free for as long as possible.

1. Wear Sunscreen 

We love a nice tan as much as the next guy, but the sun isn’t your friend if you’re trying to prevent wrinkles in your 20s.

Sun damage from ultraviolet (UV) rays can wreak havoc on your skin, breaking down collagen and elastin fibers that keep it firm and smooth. Sunscreen forms a protective barrier, blocking these UV rays and preventing them from causing damage. By shielding your skin, sunscreen helps prevent premature aging, including the formation of wrinkles. 

Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Remember: You should wear sunscreen any time the sun is shining—not just when you’re laying out at the pool or beach.

2. Moisturize Your Face Every Day

Dry skin is super vulnerable to wrinkles and fine lines. That’s why you need to apply moisturizer every day to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and smooth.

But here’s the catch: You can’t just slap on any moisturizer and expect to keep wrinkles at bay. We’ll spare you the scientific jargon—here’s a cheat sheet for what to look for in a moisturizer if you’re trying to prevent wrinkles in your 20s:

• A lightweight, gel-based formula: oil-based creams can clog your pores and cause acne
• Hyaluronic acid: This improves your skin’s elasticity, making it less prone to wrinkles
• Ceramides: These natural lipids decline as you age, leading to dryness, sensitivity, and wrinkles. Incorporating ceramides into your skincare routine strengthens your skin’s lipid barrier and makes it resilient to wrinkles
• Glycerin: This hydrates and plumps your skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Lucky for you, we added all of these wrinkle-fighting ingredients into Revival: our 6-in-1 anti-aging moisturizer that reduces the appearance of wrinkles in as little as one month.

Check mate, Mother Nature.

3. Eat Antioxidant-Rich Foods

When it comes to preventing wrinkles in your 20s, the stuff you put in your body matters just as much as the stuff you put on it. You already know abs are built in the kitchen—but so is a smooth face.

The number one nutrient you need to prevent wrinkles is vitamin A1 (AKA retinol). Retinol stimulates collagen production, which smooths out fine lines and creases. The best food sources of retinol are meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and cheese—so stock up on those on your next grocery run.

Here are some other foods that can help prevent skin aging:

• Berries
• Nuts and seeds
• Avocados
• Leafy greens
• Sweet potatoes
• Green tea

It’s time to ditch those processed foods. We love Cheetos and Pop-Tarts as much as the next guy, but your future face is going to pay the price. 

4. Stay Hydrated

If you don’t drink enough water, your skin can lose its elasticity, making it more prone to wrinkles and other signs of aging. Accordingly, adult men should be slugging at least 15 cups of water per day—and even more if you’re working out, sweating, or boozing.

When you’re hydrated, your body can regenerate skin cells regenerate faster and flush out toxins, keeping your skin smooth and resilient. 

Bottom line: Moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated from the outside, while drinking plenty of water keeps it hydrated from the inside.

5. Don’t Smoke

Whether ripping cigs is your guilty pleasure or you have frequent dates with Mary Jane, smoking is no bueno if you’re trying to prevent wrinkles in your 20s.

For starters, smoking narrows your blood vessels, which deprives your skin of oxygen and essential nutrients. It also accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, two crucial proteins that provide structure and elasticity to your skin. Lastly, smoking zaps all the moisture your skin needs to fight wrinkles.

So yeah, add wrinkles to the list of all the horrible side effects of smoking.

6. Limit Your Alcohol Intake

We’re not gonna sit here and tell you to quit drinking forever. But if you want to prevent wrinkles in your 20s, take it easy on the booze.

Alcohol is notorious for drying out your skin, triggering inflammation, and messing up your sleep schedule—all of which can contribute to wrinkles appearing earlier than they have to.

If you do choose to imbibe, make sure you chug plenty of water to compensate for the moisture you lose.

Revival Puts Wrinkles In Reverse

If you Google “wrinkle creams for men,” you’ll find a ton of (expensive) serums and eye creams that promise to reverse the early signs of aging. But rather than making you buy a bunch of different skincare products to fight wrinkles, dry skin, beard itch, and dark spots, we combined all the ingredients you need into one simple formula: Revival.

We know what you’re thinking: “Pics or it doesn’t count.” Here’s proof that Revival minimizes the appearance of wrinkles after just one month. Do your future face a favor and snag a bottle today.