It’s true that as we age, so does our skin. Wrinkles, age spots and other visible signs of aging are a fact of life. It is inevitable that they will catch up to all of us eventually, but that doesn’t mean we can’t put up a good fight. While you won’t necessarily be able to stop the visible signs of aging, there are steps you can take every day to hold off their appearance a bit longer and lessen their severity. Here are a few proactive tips to put off Father Time:

Avoid Sun Exposure: By now it’s no secret that the harmful UV rays of the sun pose the greatest threat and have the greatest impact on your skin as it ages. Exposure incurred throughout your life accumulates and manifests in the form of “age spots,” wrinkles and at its worst, skin cancer. Always protect your skin if you plan to be in the sun. Use a full-body sunscreen like DERMAdoctor Body Guard SPF 30 for face and body or incorporate a daily facial moisturizer with built-in, high level SPF. Try Kinerase PhotoFacials Day Moisturizer with SPF 50, formulated to prevent and correct incidental sun damage. This multi-tasking lotion protects against UVA and UVB damage, and contains an exclusive combination of ingredients to fade spots, uneven tone, stimulate collagen production, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles for healthy, vibrant skin.

If you are already have visible sun damage, try a correcting or brightening product. Kinerase PhotoFacials Sun Damage Reversal System is a three-step topical skincare system that replicates the benefits of an in-office dermatologist photofacial procedure at home.

Use a Retinol Product: Retinol, a pure, topical form of Vitamin A, is an indispensable tool in the fight against wrinkles. Vitamin A helps increase skin’s thickness and collagen production, firming and refining the complexion. Incorporating a high-potency retinol product into your daily beauty regimen can help make your skin look years younger with regular use. Retinol comes in multiple forms, including both serums and lotions.

Try DERMAdoctor’s Poetry in Lotion intensive retinol 1.0. This smooth cream contains the highest potency pure retinol available (one percent) combined with a sophisticated anti-irritant complex to help reduce redness commonly associated with the use of retinol and has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and other skin discolorations. If you prefer a serum, try Replenix Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 10x, a one percent retinol base enriched with caffeine for radiance and 90 percent green tea polyphenols for antioxidant protection.

Stay Bright Eyed: The eyes become one of the major “problem areas” as we age, with the skin around them becoming sagged and wrinkled and dark circles growing larger by the year. If you are not using a good eye cream daily, you will definitely lose the fight. Eye creams specially formulated to protect and preserve this most delicate skin can slow down these unsightly effects. DERMAdoctor Wrinkle Revenge rescue and protect eye balm (an Allure magazone pick) features the latest advances in amino acid peptide technology, delivering immediate, visible improvement of puffiness and dark circles, while firming skin and fading lines with continued use.

Another good option is Cellex-C Advanced-C Eye Firming Cream, a light, non-greasy formula containing the Cellex-C Patented Complex plus powerful antioxidants resveratrol and L-ergothioneine, adjusted for use around the eye area. It spreads easily and penetrates quickly, leaving the eye area smooth and soft.

Don’t Overlook Your Neck: The neck, or décolletage area, is one of the first places you may notice wrinkles, sagging skin and the other visible signs of aging. Pay special attention to your neck area, including it in your daily beauty regimen with anti-aging serums and moisturizers. You can use your regular facial products or, if this is one of your problem areas, one specially designed for the skin of the neck. Bliss Thinny Thin Chin is a dual-action complex that tones and tightens while targeting double-chin troubles, improving the appearance of neck lines and cleavage creases instantly and over time.

The patented complex in Cellex-C Advanced Neck Firming Cream helps encourage a smooth, firm elastic quality to the skin of the neck and greatly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin and neck cords.

Get Your Antioxidants: Whether you use them topically or consume them orally, get your fill of antioxidants every day. Antioxidants combat skin-damaging free radicals, the byproducts that are formed when oxygen is used by the body. Antioxidants are found in certain fruits and berries (pomegranates, blueberries, blackberries) and other foods as well as in tea leaves (especially green and white tea). Many beauty products incorporate age-fighting antioxidants.

Dr. Brandt Lineless Vitamin C Serum is a lightweight anti-aging, antioxidant serum formulated with time released vitamin C, vitamin E and grapeseed oil to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

For an internal antioxidant boost, try Dr. Brandt Anti-Oxidant Water Booster, available in pomegranate, blueberry and green tea. This sugar-free, calorie-free, caffeine-free supplement helps promote a healthy immune system and fights free radicals while maintaining younger looking skin