No time to slather on pricey anti-wrinkle concoctions? No problem. You can curb many of the signs of aging - inside and outside your body - by just getting the vitamin balance right in your daily diet. Several key nutrients protect and treat skin when you eat them in the right combinations. Start with that immunity-boosting favorite, vitamin C. The vitamin is also known for its collagen-boosting and skin-protecting properties. When free radicals, like UV rays, invade, vitamin C helps skin absorb fewer harmful rays. Though oranges are thought to be the superstar vitamin C food, bell peppers pack a whopping 280 milligrams of it - that's more than twice the recommended daily allowance! Vitamin E also protects cells and when combined with vitamin C, it protects against UV damage. Mix up some guacamole or eat a small handful of nuts to get vitamin E in your diet. Sun-damaged skin can benefit from doses of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A helps grow and repair cells. Look for orange and green-hued fruits and veggies to find this nutrient.

Remember when eating for skin health that "fat" is not a bad word, especially the kind found in fatty fish. Omega-3 fatty acids can protect against sun damage and keep cell membranes healthy. Tip a cuppa green tea to reap the benefits of polyphenols, which may prevent certain types of skin cancer. Give your skin less of a chance to wrinkle by getting more selenium in your diet - this nutrient increases skin's elasticity and is found in crab, eggs and wheat germ. Opt for water to wash down all these fabulous nutrients. It'll keep skin cells hydrated and plump, keeping those wrinkles at bay. Water-based foods add even more hydration. Choose foods like watermelon, pineapple and cherry tomatoes to get water, vitamins and plenty of bang for your antiaging buck!