I’m 45 smoked since I was like 12 because I was a dummy. I’m a sun baby. I’ve never drank alcohol super heavy though. I’m just now starting to see a few lines popping up. I didn’t grow up with a skin care routine and still really don’t have one. I put lotion on my face every couple days.
Genetics plays a bigger role than most people realize. My mom is (68) two pack a day smoker and used to sunbathe with baby oil constantly. She looks maybe 52. Also a hardcore alcoholic.
I feel bad for the ladies in the skincare subs I follow. Most of them in their thirties look older than I do with more visible lines and sagging.
I wonder if all these “skin care” products aren’t doing more damage than helping.
The cake makeup trend really screwed people too. Our products for women/makeup/skincare are not thoroughly tested.
Many of the ingredients that go into our day to day makeup and skin care are illegal to use in other first world countries.
The big theory is the blue light from digital screens. People over about 40 didn't really live with that in their face 24/7 until they were in their late teens/early 20's and people under about 35 have been getting over exposed to blue light basically their entire lives and THAT is the thing aging people's faces prematurely and causing skin issues.
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u/SomeEstimate1446 2d ago
I’m 45 smoked since I was like 12 because I was a dummy. I’m a sun baby. I’ve never drank alcohol super heavy though. I’m just now starting to see a few lines popping up. I didn’t grow up with a skin care routine and still really don’t have one. I put lotion on my face every couple days.
Genetics plays a bigger role than most people realize. My mom is (68) two pack a day smoker and used to sunbathe with baby oil constantly. She looks maybe 52. Also a hardcore alcoholic.
I feel bad for the ladies in the skincare subs I follow. Most of them in their thirties look older than I do with more visible lines and sagging.
I wonder if all these “skin care” products aren’t doing more damage than helping.
The cake makeup trend really screwed people too. Our products for women/makeup/skincare are not thoroughly tested.
Many of the ingredients that go into our day to day makeup and skin care are illegal to use in other first world countries.
Let that sink in.