by Tanya Smith

Created on: February 27, 2009   Last Updated: March 19, 2009

Your inner warrior should fight aging with a battle plan covering every line of attack!

Front line defense: Nutrition

Eat more Omega-3s! You are battling aging every time you consume salmon, fresh water trout, or leafy green veggies.

Anti-Oxidants are key! Vitamin C slows aging and fights free radicals that destroy skin cells. Sip orange juice or drinks which contain Vitamin C throughout the day. Vitamin Water's raspberry-apple flavored "Defense" is loaded with vitamin C with just 50 calories per serving.

Multi-vitamins are important and Pure Essence Labs Longevity Women's Anti-Aging Multi gives you the essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that protect you from free radicals. You can buy Longevity at www.vitaminshoppe.com

Second line defense: Skin and Hair

Want your skin to look younger? There are many products to choose from, but a Olay is a reliable classic and always an innovator in anti-aging . Get rid of dead skin cells and dirt with the gentle micro-beads in Olay's Warming Deep Purifying Cleanser, which feels great as you wash. A favorite multi-tasking moisturizer is Olay's Definity Recapture Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer which offers a luminous look with UV protection. It evens out skin tone and reduces wrinkles. Local drugstore or department stores carry both.

Your hair needs to be shielded, too! Two great products that do this include Phytodesium Anti-Aging Shampoo which strengthens hair, improves elasticity, and reduces gray with progenium and marshmallow. A great hydrating conditioner that fights aging in hair is Frederic Fekkai's "Ageless" Restructuring Conditioner, which reduces the effects of environmental and biological damage. Both can be purchased at ww.sephora.com.

Third line defense: Dressing Younger

Looking young in jeans is easy. Find a pair with a dark wash and bootleg cut. Heading out on the town? Try a flirty black or midnight blue dress with a mid-length bouncy hemline. And if you haven't already heard about SPANX, you are missing out! This is a great line of figure flattering undergarments that cinches you down a size or targets specific areas, like belly, butt, hips or thighs. Many of your favorite actresses wear Spanx, they are chic, comfortable and invisible! Check them out at: www.spanx.com

Okay, you're armed and ready for battle. Now go out and show the world how young you really are!

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