Every woman seeks a genie in her bottle of lotion. Each time she opens it, she hopes to release the kindred spirit that will grant her eternal youth in the form of smooth, unblemished skin.

But how about unlocking youthful energy from within you?

Eat
Your skin will thank you if you incorporate the following into your diet:

Citrus fruits
Oranges and lemons are bursting with vitamin C, which aids cellular regeneration and repair.

Fish
It is anti-inflammatory and provides Omega-3 fatty acids, leaving you with a good skin tone.

Spinach
It contains lutein, which keeps your skin hydrated and younger looking.

Tomatoes
They are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It is also believed to help prevent skin cancer.

Yoghurt
It keeps your digestive system in shape, and your skin glowing with health.

Do: Since the appearance of your skin relies on supportive facial muscles, doing the following exercises every day will keep them toned and firm.

Eyes
Gently tone the muscles of your eyes by pressing two fingers on each side of your head, at the temples. Then open and close your eyes rapidly for 10 counts. Repeat this exercise three times.

Forehead
Frown as much as possible, try to get your eyebrows together and open your eyes wide-all at the same time. Repeat five times.

Neck and throat
Tilt your head back to look at the ceiling while keeping your lips pursed. Do a chewing movement for 20 counts and feel the muscles in your throat work. Repeat twice.

Lips
Purse your lips together and lift them up towards your nose. Hold for five counts. Repeat this exercise five times.

Cheeks
Maintain a relaxed smile; then suck in your cheeks onto your teeth. Hold for five counts. Repeat this exercise five times.