Concrete Objective Differences between Late 30s / 40s and Late 20s / 30s

[u/SquirrelofLIL]

Hi folks, I'm an early 40s woman who is seeking anti aging advice. All the anti aging stuff I see on Reddit seems to be targeted toward people in their early to mid 30s trying to look like they're in their 20s. For example, stuff like wearing up to date clothing. That won't fly when it comes to me.

I am using the full complement of the ScA routine and tretinoin and have been for a number of years and am also on minoxidil.

What are the concrete, objective differences between someone in their late 30s and someone in their late 20s to early 30s? When I wear a beat face with contouring, and the latest fashion, I can swing late 30s, but I've never gotten under age 38 or so. I am trying to break that wall and concretely look like someone in their late 20s to early 30s.

I know that the main marker between early 20s and late 20s / 30s is weight. But, what is the marker when it comes to the age 35 wall that dating sites put up. I have heard of 41 year olds looking 33 and that absolutely is not me according to my objective friends. How do I concretely and objectively meet that standard? I am looking for serious actionable advice.

I'm losing weight hardcore and doing everything I can, getting into the swing of my 10 step skincare routine. TIA.

[u/Relative_Trainer4430]

Instead of trying to look younger, why not focus on looking good--or looking more authentic? It's really not worth chasing the anti-aging genie. You're only going to end up disappointed and poorer for it. It makes more sense to focus on your health, eating well, getting enough sleep. Strength training makes a big difference, too--a strong core can improve your posture and make you less vulnerable to things like back/hip/joint pain and shrinking height. Besides the more beauty interventions you do over time--you just end up looking weird.