April 18, 2024 – The explosion of skin care ‘influencers’ promoting product after product on social media has led many young people to seek out anti-aging products and procedures, even though experts say there is no actual evidence that Generation Z is aging faster than normal.
Worried about things like frown lines And wrinkles often serve as evidence online. But skin care experts said this claim is false. Rather, it largely comes down to perception.
Gen-Zers – young people between the ages of 12 and 27 – are perhaps the generation that uses social media the most. Because skin care influencers are seemingly both naked and gorgeous, this can cause an unhealthy focus on one’s own skin and an unrealistic idea of what’s going on. skin should look like.
“The two things that make you age faster are number one, sun and number two, smoking. In any case, Gen Z is very good when it comes to skin care; they are much better than other generations,” says Bita Farrell, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of Center for Natural Aestheticsa medical spa in Westlake Village, CA.
Yet this distorted perception of skin aging among Generation Z is leading some people to undergo certain anti-aging treatments, such as baby treatments Botox And retinoids.
Baby Botox is a popular “prejuvination” procedure that uses a lower amount of the FDA-approved dosage for standard Botox, according to DiAnne Davis, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Baby Botox uses a neuromodulator treatment – an injectable agent that temporarily damages the causing muscle wrinkles – as a preventive aging tactic that can reduce the appearance of “crow’s feet”, frown lines and wrinkles.
Retinoids – chemical compounds derived from vitamin A and available in liquid, cream and gel forms – may be a promising treatment for acne and overall skin health.
If you’re considering baby Botox or retinoids, there are a few important things to consider. To ensure you don’t waste your time and money, the earliest time to get Botox is the right time dynamic wrinkles (fine lines when making certain facial expressions) are starting to appear, according to Helen He, MD, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Botox freezes your muscles, and if you inject too much or too often, the lack of muscle use can cause your muscle tissue to melt away.
“It can cause other surrounding muscles in the face to compensate for the loss of muscle and the loss of function of the muscles that are frozen by the Botox,” he said. “That can even cause fine lines and signs of aging in the surrounding muscles.”
Despite their benefits, retinoids can lead to more sun sensitive skin when used for anti-aging purposes, according to He. Retinoids can also cause spots and irritation on your skin eczema. Both UV-sensitive skin and eczema have been linked to premature aging of the skin. This can be especially a problem for younger people, whose skin is often already sensitive, he said. If you’re considering a retinoid, talk to a skin care expert about whether these products are right for you.
Another thing to keep in mind: E-cigarettes and vaping can damage your skin and cause premature aging when you inhale toxic chemicals and free radicals are produced. Free radicals are oxygen molecules that become overloaded and out of balance, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles in the skin.
“There is vaping denial among Gen-Zers, and those who vape will age faster than their non-vaping counterparts,” Farrell said.
Finally, despite all the skincare products marketed to Gen-Zers on social media platforms, your skin routine doesn’t have to be that way expensive or complex, Davis said. In fact, a more modest approach is the best choice.
“A comprehensive skin care regimen can include four to five steps and still provide maximum benefit,” she said. Using a sunscreen, retinoland vitamin C product are three steps you should include. “If someone were to add a cleanser and moisturizer, their routine would be complete.”