Why do so many Millenials look and seem so much younger than their actual age?

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HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Heh, I've been told I look like I'm in my early 20s still. My family have all said out of all of them, I've aged the least and look the same. So I can say the millennial stereotype might be accurate for me 😂

As for why we tend to look younger, it's likely because we actually went outside when we were younger and drank from the garden hose, were more physically active and more connected with others. Younger generations are so out of touch from society and it reflects. They don't workout as much, they're more "woke". All bad for the health.

LuciusTheOdd · Accepted Answer

All I know is that one time I got rejected because somebody said I looked like a minor, It’s been A few years now, but I don’t know how long it’s gonna take for me to get over that.

If she said, I was ugly, Or just unattractive that would’ve been fine, But there’s a certain emotional pain that comes from getting rejected because they say you look like a child…
I wish I was making this up, But I’m not And I’m insecure about it now, Which says a lot because I’m not insecure about anything.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

They all use the same products and their lives are generally a bit "cushier" than previous generations. "work" isn't necessarily physically strenuous -- the only strenuous activity some have is time at the gym... Emphasis is on self and comfort... all that keeps people looking annd feeling younger.

Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

From dressing younger than our parents did, to not working nearly as hard as they did, to taking better care of our skin and health like not smoking and less drinking than our parents and grandparents, these are the main reasons why we look younger.

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

Millennials often seem younger due to a mix of lifestyle factors and cultural influences. Many focus on self-care, with skincare, healthy eating, and exercise playing roles in maintaining a youthful appearance. The casual fashion trends and the influence of social media might also contribute to a more youthful vibe. Plus, advances in beauty products and techniques help keep that radiant look! 😊

ProbablyClueless · Answer

As far as looks go, it could be a comparison thing. Millennials largely skipped past the cosmetic surgery obsession that Gen Z has. Those surgeries age you like crazy, so the Millennial women look younger when compared with Gen Z by looking more natural.

As far how old we seem, that could be because of career instability and general extended adolescence. We haven't had the opportunity to take on certain "growing up" experiences yet because of other stresses. We seem more youthful because we haven't had the same milestone burdens.

Summeroflove · Answer

My theory simply… A lot of people who grew up who are older now see one another as the same age. It’s surprising when someone whose older adopts a newer hair style and fashion sense how much younger they seem.

I have also heard a lack of testosterone makes a lot of men look more boyish

Kayla45 · Answer

lol I’m a millennial and still very much have a baby face, I just turned 32 in October and have been told multiple times I look like I’m in my early 20s.

I just find it amusing when I get ID checked and see the cashiers face when they read my birth date.

aaron13547 · Answer

I think its because time drastically speed up around that time. Like 1500 we found America, 1800 industrial revolution,1900 first flight, 1960 moon landing and now we are where we are today with technology. Time might be linear but millennials grew up during a time the world was drastically changing. Like imagine if we went from airplanes to rockets in 6 years instead of 60. Thats how I explain it.

I don't know thats the best I got.

Levin · Answer

I don't know. I know I'm showing some wear and tear. But the 40 year olds on here seem relatively fucking ancient compared to me. Out of shape and really bad skin.

And maybe it's because of the expectation of a certain amount of leisure time rather than working yourself to death? And the milestones in life, children, responsibility seem to have eluded many, with the fragmentation and degradation of society as a whole.

slatyb · Answer

Compared to the Boomers? Because they didn't smoke. Most of their parents and grandparents smoked, which leads to premature aging. The millenials mostly didn't. If you don't use tobacco or other recreational drugs, maintain a healthy weight, get some exercise, protect your skin from the sun, you can look quite youthful at a surprisingly advanced age. Of course this is partially a matter of genetics as well.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

It is maybe diet or stress tolerance or stress frequency.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

I read somewhere that millennials were looking older than their age, not younger than their age. There was only a few photos given as evidence, but the photos of the individuals provided definitely looked a lot older than their age. That being said, I know a few millennials of the older than me seriously older than me.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

We're more health conscious, have more knowledge on living a health lifestyle and doing better skincare.. there's less smoking and alcohol consumption than before, and we live less of a hard lifestyle than our predecessors..

ohsheeT · Answer

It might be because all the preservatives that they have put in their body
Just has not caught up to them yet. We are a little bit luckier having more fresher foods

RandomGirl42 · Answer

'Cuz u don't have to deal with the mess u left us Gen Z'ers with. 🤣 (I'm joking. Mostly.😊)

fonduegirl · Answer

Because they embrace their age instead of trying to chase their teenage years. I know some gen z are like that, with their ozempic and botox thingies

Zack-Bann · Answer

Delayed maturity reflects on the body Im gen z and I only started looking like an adult when I moved out to live on my own at 22

AviatorTom · Answer

They don't look any younger than their actual age. Us older folks get worse and worse at guessing a younger person's age as we get older.

MJVillarama · Answer

Better skincare, healthier lifestyles, less sun damage, and some genetics, Millennials just got lucky (and a bit wise) with self-care.

Massageman · Answer

Just a theory - - - more than twice the percentage of Millennials still live with their parents vs just 20 years ago. They don't the wrinkles that come with responsibility.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

I'm a Baby Boomer boy who looks (and acts) about two-thirds my 72 years. Millenials have to negotiate a young person-unfriendly economy which has kept them from buying homes, marriage and starting a family.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

It's because of all the drugs. Some of them reverse ageing

Nikki1989 · Answer

I have never thought about it, but you might be onto something.

Anonymous · Answer

They don't even have to be Millenials, I'm generation X, and I look younger than my age. It's genes I guess.

MrChinaski · Answer

Because you are old. Trust me. It is going to get worse.

jahaims · Answer

More health conscious than the previous generation. It's not the whole generation obviously. Millennials have about a 20% higher rate of being over weight than boomers but drink and smoke less etc.

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

@beenherebefore I've looked after myself or luck or a 50-50 of both 👀🤭

exitseven · Answer

It just seems that was because you are getting older.

Texaskid1 · Answer

Could be better diet or genes? I am gen X and at 48 people have often told me I look younger.

WonderingManII · Answer

Cause they are not very mature people, but they are obsessed with looking good.

Anonymous · Answer

The effect of organic foods and stress-free living.

Northstar84 · Answer

I wish I looked and felt young haha. I have 4 kids and a stressful job. I’m looking older by the day I swear

whiskeyontherocks · Answer

Probably due to less drinking and smoking  Millennials have less addiction than older generations in the past as well

animesenpai · Answer

Ehhh I feel like it's 50-50 and I think the breakdown is more along the lines of life milestones

Straight2thepoint · Answer

Im just a Elu. I don't know about you all. Just drink water.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Because of cosmetic surgeries and you forgot to say that they all look the same!

aquamarine321 · Answer

Based on the environmental factors especially food lifestyle habits

Dina88 · Answer

Probably know better than us. Health-wise wise what healthy or not.

Awesomesauce2005 · Answer

I don't know, I'm gen z and I look like I'm 30

Sam1133 · Answer

I noticed this n genz look older then their age lol

Anonymous · Answer

im sorry but is completely opposite they look more mature and old

Anonymous · Answer

No drink no smoke good skin care products no suntan no beach bum

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Growth harmone induced foods..

Zoommergal · Answer

They dont. They're just often delusional.

Sal_Monella · Answer

Low testosterone.

Anonymous · Answer

You're getting OLDer.

Gagforlifetime · Answer

It could be make up diet exercise

Deserter3 · Answer

I don't drink or smoke, workout, genes too

Anonymous · Answer

Cause they have a ton of sex

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