Why does Generation Z look older than Millennials?/hopeyoufindyourdad/
Take Noa Kirel and Anna Zak.
They both look great, one might even say they are stunning, but if you had to guess how old they are just based on their looks (and maybe their extensive experience in the entertainment world), how much would you give them?
30 plus?
25 plus?
So some of you will surely be surprised to hear that they are only... 22 years old. Put Adi Himmelbloi in front of them, for example: what do you think is the age difference between them?
five years?
ten?
The correct answer is
17 years!
Yes, almost twice their age.
Yael Bar Zohar, for example, is 43 years old and belongs to Generation X in general, but she is another wonderful example of celebs to whom time has been kind.
Some may say it's a matter of genes, but health experts say there are too many examples that actually prove that members of Generation Z (those born from the late 1990s, mostly from 1997 to the middle of the second decade of the 21st century) mature or age faster than people The Y generation (the millennial generation, those born during the 80s to the end of the 90s of the 20th century and in particular until 1997).
Experts claim that the main culprits in this, not necessarily in the examples mentioned above, are the use of injections, fillers and smoking electronic cigarettes by vaping - procedures and actions that members of the younger generation do today more than ever.
These experts claim that incorrect use of cosmetic products and botox at a young age (early 20s) means that by the age of 30 they will look older.
Noa Kirel (22) against Dana Frieder (36)
14 years difference/screenshot, instagram
Other experts (there is no end to the people involved in the field, examples soon) concluded in the past that a healthier diet, safer exposure to sunlight and good knowledge and a healthier awareness of skin care and minimal make-up for a natural look resulted in the millennial generation looking younger than Generation X, but now the trend seems to be This did not continue to Generation Z.
While Millennials learned how to use good grooming techniques in their late teens and 20s, Gen Z may have been overexposed to incorrect techniques that make them look older, such as starting injections too young which affects the natural development of features Interior.
"It's not uncommon to see 18-year-old girls with lip fillers," Ross Perry, medical director of Cosmedics Skin Clinics, told the Daily Mail this week.
He added that "20-year-olds today are getting botox and fillers, as well as semi-permanent makeup in the form of eyebrows and lips. These procedures when combined together make them look older. In fact once they start down this path, it's very difficult to go back to being completely natural, especially When everything is documented on social networks."
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Anna Zeke (22) vs. Adi Himabelbloi (39)
17 years.
Did anyone notice at all?/screenshot, instagram
The #BabyBotox hashtag, which has already garnered 190 million views on Tiktok, features a slew of videos of young girls injecting toxins into their faces to prevent wrinkles.
"Gen Z has grown up in front of screens and social media, meaning insights and education about cosmetic procedures, trends and appropriate skin care are available at the click of a finger," Dr. Sinhu Siddiqui of No Filter Clinic told the Daily Mail, "While not always helpful, it says they have grown up with more awareness and knowledge of aesthetic offers, as many experts and brands use these platforms to promote their offers," he added.
In fact, there are "very few people" under the age of 30 who can benefit from anti-wrinkle injections, as the London-based dermatologist said Dr. Sophie Shoter.
"These treatments before they're really necessary can sometimes make people look older, with an almost mask-like appearance," said Shoter, who also blamed interest in the fashionable full makeup look displayed by online influencers.
Overly full cheeks and lips "distort the face," argued esthetician Amish Patel, "making a person look much older than they really are."
Nuno (25) in front of Rodberg Lake (37)
They look the same age, but there is a difference of more than a decade between them/screenshot, instagram
Millie Bobby Brown (19) vs. Taylor Swift (34)
We would accept a difference of 5 years, but 15?!/screenshot, instagram
Millennials are seen as the more health conscious people.
Experts say they are less likely to smoke and exercise more than other generations.
Gen Z, on the other hand, seems to prefer smoking and vaping: The rapid aging of Gen Z may be partly a result of higher nicotine consumption in their teens and early 20s.
"Such lifestyle factors affect the health of the skin and how we look," explained Dr. Glynn Estebanez of Prima Aesthetics.
It's also become "fashionable" to tan again - and statistics show that the use of tanning beds is on the rise. It's not just that you expose yourself at risk of skin cancer, but also lead to premature aging of the skin.
While Generation Z and even representatives of Generation Alpha on social networks - such as North West (10) and Penelope Disick (11) - use skin care products, misuse of these products can cause more damage "A 14-year-old, for example, doesn't need a complicated skin care regimen, nothing that's anti-aging is needed at that age," said Dr. Sania Mahmoud, medical director of Esthetica Medical.
Instead, teens should stick to the holy trinity of skin care: cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen.
Retinol, Perry cautioned, shouldn't be useful in your 20s because it's too strong for young skin—with the potential to cause irritation and skin damage.
"It's a good idea to start a skin care regimen in adolescence, but the products you use should be geared not only to your skin type but also to your age," he added.
Kendall Jenner (28) and Kim Kardashian (43)
There was an age difference of 15 years between the sisters.
Does it make sense to you?/GettyImages, Stefanie Keenan
Ariana Grande (30) vs. Avril Lavigne (39)
Almost a decade difference/screenshot, instagram
Billie Eilish (22) vs. Selena Gomez (31)
Eilish looks even older than Gomez here/screenshot, instagram
Amish Patel, an award-winning esthetician and skin care specialist at Intrigue Cosmetic Clinic, added: "We know that lifestyle choices also have an impact on the aging process - vaping, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, poor diet, not wearing SPF sunscreen high... all of these affect your skin, so if you start making poor lifestyle choices from a young age, it stands to reason that you won't age well into your 30s and beyond. Developing good skin care habits is important, but they don't have to be too complicated or expensive for Generation Z. The over-the-top trend of overly full cheeks and lips also distorts the face and masks your natural youth in your twenties. In fact, it can make you look much older than you really are."
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they just look like sisters - but one of them is the mother of the other and they go on dates together
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@hopeyoufindyourdad @Say Grace I see these botox and cosmetic things talked about a LOT in reference to celebrities and you can already tell it's not holding up well over time #genz #genalpha #millennial #aging #skincare #greenscreenvideo #greenscreen ♬ original sound - Andra
Not only do Generation Z's look older - Generation Y's also look younger.
"Why aren't millennials aging?"
She asked that she has more than 20 million views on Tiktok.
You'll find countless conspiracies about millennials and why they look so young on Quora and Reddit, as well as on X (formerly Twitter).
Some joked there that "millennials have depression so they leave the house less" - meaning their skin is not exposed to sunlight.
Others compared them to the previous generation, who also looked older for their age for a variety of reasons, saying that they grew up with cameras on smart phones and therefore have more awareness of their appearance than previous generations.
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