Wrinkles were never a woman’s best friend because they are a sure give-away of age. Next time you see a wrinkle, you can try the ‘ultimate anti-wrinkle treatment’ before calling up a plastic surgeon.

So what is the ultimate anti-wrinkle treatment? Well, just a bit of rummaging around your kitchen will provide you with the answer.  All you need to find are a few food products that fight wrinkles.

You can begin with carrots. Carrots are a rich source of betacarotene, the orange pigment your body converts into Vitamin A, which prevents your skin from drying out. Munch it raw, grate it into sandwiches and salads because a carrot a day can keep Botox away.

A handful of berries can help fight wrinkles too. Berries contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that mop up free radicals; contain Vitamin C, another antioxidant that produces collagen and improves the elasticity of the skin.

A cup of green tea is a rich source of the antioxidant epigallocatechin, which helps fight ageing. Oily fish can keep wrinkles at bay too. Mackerel, salmon and sardines are a good source of omega 3 oils, which protect against heart disease and cancer, enhances your immune system and combats free radicals.

Dried apricots are rich in iron, which boosts haemoglobin levels and improves cell regeneration, meaning younger-looking skin. Garlic can also pack a punch because they have wrinkle-busting phytochemicals and are a fantastic anti-cancer food.

Olive oil is another must-have on the list. It is full of Vitamin E and other antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals – unstable chemicals that attack your body and cause damage to your skin.