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Why do you think most people have younger looking skin these days than in the past?

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dianamoonyan · 05/10/2023 15:09

Looking at pictures of actresses and family from the 70's and 80s it is noticable that women (and men) often looked older than people of a similar age now. I am not talking about them having old fashioned hairstyles, hair dye or clothing but the actually quality of the skin and facial contours.

I know that today some women have botox or filler but most women and men do not, I don't and yet my skin at 47 is still pretty much as it was when I was younger (plump, no lines, sagging or discolouration) as is that of my husband and many of my friends and colleagues. I do think that looking your age is more than just what your skin is like but in this post I am referring strictly to skin ageing quality.

I am just wondering what people think the main reason for people actually looking younger or at least having much less aged skin is outside of cosmetic surgery or injections, which if anything I think are more popular in much younger people and seem to be pro-ageing on them. It doesn't seem popular at all in most women my age in real life.

Is it down to better diets, less pollution, people not smoking, use of SPF or other topical skincare, improvements and availability of HRT, better diets, less stress, less drinking, people having less children than in the past?

When I go back even further I do notice that my parents generation look younger than say their parents at the same age and this is again not just down to hair colouring or styles but how the skin actually looks, Obviously that generation saw 2 world wars and the stress must have been massive.

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Cloclo93 · 11/10/2023 16:02

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Gwenhwyfar · 12/10/2023 18:23

"I see many 80-90 year olds looking pretty good, still having their hair done and taking care with their clothes."

The ones who've made it to that age are the lucky ones so have probably aged better. The ones who weren't ageing well never reached that age.

mrsmingleton · 12/10/2023 20:09

Devilsmommy · 10/10/2023 17:07

Diet. They are alot of stodgy fried food back then but we eat healthier now

That's really not the case.

greengreengrass25 · 12/10/2023 20:19

Also the screens we use give off UV light

dianamoonyan · 19/10/2023 17:30

Petrine · 08/10/2023 14:49

Not everyone smoked… I certainly didn’t.

People had more exposure to second hand smoke as a matter of course.

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NatashaDancing · 19/10/2023 17:39

dianamoonyan · 19/10/2023 17:30

People had more exposure to second hand smoke as a matter of course.

The Scottish Government tested bar staff, smokers and non smokers before and after the smoking ban.

There was a significant improvement in the health of both after the ban.

Health Tests after Smoking Ban

Bar staff in better health after smoking ban

The health of bar workers, including those who are smokers themselves, has significantly improved in Scotland, UK, after a ban on smoking...

https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/30448-bar-staff-in-better-health-after-smoking-ban

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 19/10/2023 17:59

Diet. They are alot of stodgy fried food back then but we eat healthier now

Why are there higher levels of obesity now then?

verdantverdure · 19/10/2023 20:37

Chubby people often have lovely skin

Gowlett · 20/10/2023 13:32

vv, yes I look younger with chubby chops.
But, now I’m older, it’s melting into jowls…

verdantverdure · 20/10/2023 13:37

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 19/10/2023 17:59

Diet. They are alot of stodgy fried food back then but we eat healthier now

Why are there higher levels of obesity now then?

I eat avocados and nuts several times a week. They are very calorific but excellent for skin health.

As is fatty fish.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 20/10/2023 18:53

Botox and fillers definitely.

My nana had incredible skin but then she had amazing bone structure, always used an SPF on her skin and used Ponds Cold Cream.

She did smoke and drink but also used good quality skincare (Estee Lauder, Chanel etc).

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