As we grow older, it's inevitable that we'll slowly lose that glow of youth. You don't have to feel helpless against the battle of aging and those wrinkles that are sure to come. There's natural ways to stay on the right path for reducing wrinkles early. Here's the seven natural steps you can take right now in the fight against wrinkles.

1. Stay away from smoking. The specifics are still up for debate, but many studies show that cigarette smoke actually ages the skin by releasing an emzyme that's harmful to the skin's natural components. Collagen and elastin, two vital components of healthy skin, can become broken down by years of smoking. Studies on twins has been done that showed considerable breakdown of the twin that smoked compared to his/her sibling. The smoking twin's skin became thinner and had more wrinkles.

2. Get some sleep. Studies indicate that lack of sleep produces excess cortisol, a natural growing hormone that breaks down skin cells. Six to eight hours a night should help keep those wrinkles away in the future.

3. Avoid sun exposure. Sun worshipers beware. The sun is definitely the number one cause of producing wrinkles as you age. Studies on identical twins have shown that the twin with fewer wrinkles was exposed to less sun throughout their life. You may look young and vibrant now with your tan, sacrificing leathery or wrinkled skin in the future.

4. Protect your skin with sunscreen. It will not only protect you from deadly skin cancer, but help you avoid wrinkles as you age.

5. Stop squinting. Protect your eyes and your skin by wearing UV approved sunglasses. Squinting forms those grooves under the skin surface that eventually turn into wrinkles.

6. Consume more fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are a key in keeping healthy and beautiful skin. By eating more vegetables and fruits, you're feeding your most precious organ in the body; the skin.

7. Eat more salmon. Salmon along with other cold water fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to be an awesome source for nourishing the skin. Fatty acids help plump up your skin for a more youthful look.

Eating right, protecting your skin from the sun, avoiding smoking, and getting enough sleep are excellent ways to help fight the battle against wrinkles. Be good to yourself and your skin.