Non-invasive ways to youthfulness

You don't have to face the knife or needle in the quest for a more youthful look. Rebecca Barnes looks at the best non-invasive alternatives

Cosmetic procedures are gaining popularity and more and more people are choosing to go under the knife but what if you don't have the budget, or simply don't want to take the drastic measures of subjecting your face or body to a surgeon's scalpel?

The good news is there are alternatives that might just make a difference to your skin, and won't give your bank manager palpitations, although they obviously won't yield the dramatic effects of surgical procedures.

An interesting ingredient to look out for is peptides. These modern anti-agers trick older skin into producing collagen and hyaluronic acid, another key factor in providing moisture to the skin, in order to repair itself like younger skin.

So whether your concern is sagging skin, thinning lips, dropping eyes or a turkey neck, read on to discover the latest, greatest products to hit the anti-ageing market.