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05-24-2021 08:11 AM
Everything is hereditary, however, there are enough studies around that proclaim that you do have some control over your gene expression.
My equation would be a hovering 50/50 at any given point in your life, or a hovering 25/75 in either direction.
For me, when I was in 50's, I had to take way more control with sensible skincare, diet & exercise.
05-24-2021 09:26 AM
Thank You all for sharing and making this thread an interesting collaboration of thoughts and ideas about aging and skin. I enjoyed reading the posts!
Yes...eventually we all will just BE OLD no matter the genes and DNA we have or the super serums we apply. That is just a fact of life!
Of course that is if we are BLESSED to get OLD.... ❤️
05-24-2021 09:29 AM
Genetics. I'm 66 and no one can ever guess my age. When I was 40, people thought I was 25. My Mom looks much younger than her 88 years, and my younger sister who is 55 is always mistaken for being in her 30's.
05-24-2021 11:53 AM
When your DIL wishes she had your skin, you know you must be doing something right LOL.
05-24-2021 11:54 AM
I have great skin at age 66---mostly genetics in my case but my mom pounded it in to me in my teens to take care of my skin!!! And the skincare is vastly improved too--I am a skincare addict---and have many things that work well for me----I don't use just one product brand but many--take any make up off at night and use sunscreen-----also drinking lots of water thru the day helps me too and trying to deal with stress is another thing I do--have had an emormous amount of that these past few years---stress really is the devil!!!! But if I had a boatload of $$ I would do a few things like get rid of the bags under my eyes--something I have had all my life!!!
09-10-2021 03:10 PM
One of the doctors, one I definitely respect, maintains most of the medical problems we face have about a 5% genetic cause with life style choices controlling the other 95%. He counsels me always to make my choices based on what I can change rather than bemoaning the genetics because they are what they are.
09-10-2021 06:04 PM
I have been blessed by great genetics and good sunscreen!
09-10-2021 08:43 PM
09-10-2021 08:57 PM - edited 09-10-2021 09:02 PM
Genetics! I never had acne. Nor did my mother or my dad to my knowledge. Mom had a beautiful complexion all her life. I have nice facial skin for 70. I did my share of suntanning and burning in my teens and twenties (fair skin). The damage is most evident on my chest-décolleté area. Wrinkly, uneven tone and age spots. I have lived in Florida three years and developed my first skin cancer. Lower shin. Had it removed last week. So even with the good genes, if I could go back in time, I would be way more conscious of limiting time in the sun and using sunscreen.
As far as products, I don't believe in miracles. Moisturizer, a couple of serums. Sunscreen of course.
09-11-2021 10:25 AM
I'm 67 and have excellent skin---think genes play a huge role here--my mom had great skin too. have taken great care of it since my teen age years---my DD has great skin too--instilled in her the need to take care of her skin as well. But......if I had a boatload of extra cash just floating around----in a NY minute, I would get the bags under my eyes "done"---been there all my life and I wouldn't miss them at all----
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