The Changing Face of Aging: Why People Look Different Now
Why people aren't ageing like they used to and how hairstyles affect perceptions of age.
00:00:01 The video discusses why millennials seem to age slower than previous generations. Factors such as knowledge about skincare and the use of sunscreen contribute to this phenomenon.
👥 Millennials seem to be aging slower than previous generations.
🌞 The use of sunscreen and knowledge about skincare contribute to youthful appearance.
🌙 Age has become less significant, and people identify with the energy they feel.
00:02:09 A discussion on the reasons behind the changing aging process and the impact of skincare innovations and sun tanning trends on the appearance of different generations.
🌞 The previous generation aged more quickly due to the sun tanning obsession of the 60s and 70s, despite the early findings on the harmful effects of the sun.
💥 Skincare has advanced significantly in the last 20 years, allowing us to better care for our outer appearance and slow down the aging process.
🧴 Panthenol soothes the skin while Vitamin E, along with sunscreen, fights free radical damage and provides antioxidant properties.
00:04:20 This video discusses why people are aging differently now and mentions factors such as sun damage, education on skincare, and reduced smoking rates.
🌞 Sun damage can lead to breakdown of collagen and elastin, causing textured skin, fine lines, and dark spots.
📺 Millennials had more education on harmful habits like smoking and sunbathing at an early age.
💨 Only 13.3% of people over the age of 18 smoke in the UK, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing health.
😫 Stress can contribute to skin issues like fine lines, dark circles, eczema, and acne.
👶👵 Millennials often either appear older or younger than their actual age.
00:06:44 The video discusses how different generations experience stress and aging. Millennials have more stressors and less stability than previous generations, impacting their appearance and life choices.
💜 People in newer generations are looking like adults and experiencing stress at a young age.
😅 Growing up with the Internet has led to a common joke among millennials that they are constantly stressed.
🏠 Millennials face challenges in affording traditional milestones like buying a house and retiring.
00:08:55 People in the public eye, especially millennials, are opting for fillers and Botox instead of facelifts, resulting in a less obvious effect. Additionally, there is no distinct fashion style defining recent decades, making it harder to differentiate between them.
🔍 The popularity of Botox and fillers has increased among millennials, making it less obvious when someone has had work done.
💁♀️ Unlike previous decades, there is no definitive fashion style that distinctively represents the 2000s and 2010s.
📅 The appearance of fashion styles have become blurred since the mid-90s, with current trends often resembling those from a decade ago.
00:11:17 Discover why people aren't ageing like they used to and how hairstyles can affect perceptions of age. Fashion and beauty trends have evolved, making it difficult to place individuals in a specific decade.
💡 Our appearance has remained relatively unchanged for a long time, leading to difficulty in dating pictures or determining someone's age.
🔑 The hair theory suggests that styling your hair can significantly impact how young or old you appear.
🌟 With access to online resources, people have become more knowledgeable about fashion, makeup, and hairstyling.
00:13:32 The video discusses how makeup and styling have changed over generations, resulting in a lack of definitive looks. It also explores how hair, makeup, and styling can make people look older or younger, and how Gen Z individuals tend to look younger despite aging.
💄 Millennials have a variety of makeup styles, making it difficult to identify a definitive look associated with their generation.
💇👵👴 The hairstyles and makeup choices of high school graduates from different decades can make them appear older or younger than their actual age.
👧👨 Gen Z individuals tend to look younger than their actual age and may maintain a youthful appearance throughout their lives.
00:15:39 The video discusses how people's appearances change as they age, with some looking older initially but eventually appearing younger. The topic is explored without a clear explanation, leaving it open for viewer interpretation.
👴👵 People are aging differently now, looking older at a younger age and then appearing younger as they age.
💭 There is no specific reason for this change in aging, it is just a strange phenomenon.
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