What I mean is, like, when you see someone (usually a woman) who doesn't have any wrinkles or any particularly noticeable features of an old person, what is it about their facial features that lets us tell they're in their 40's or 50's?
Take this picture of Brooke Shields, for example:
http://realtimepass.com/most_beautiful/images/big/Brooke_Shields.jpg
I can tell that she's at least in her late-30's to early-40's in that picture, but WHY? I shouldn't be able to. Her skin is perfect, she looks incredible, but how do I know she's pushing 40 and not 20? What specific characteristics of her face give it away?
2006-12-10 04:46:01 · 9 answers · asked by m-cha 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
People in their 20's have a more rounded, softened look. Baby face if you will. As people age, their features become more sharp, angular which is a result of gravity. Heather Locklear is a perfect example. Their hair changes color, texture, and density.
2006-12-10 05:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by anastasia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in this example, we are talking a combination of cosmetic surgery, excellent make-up, and photographic air brushing.
But for real people," over time, the skin loses underlying fat layers and oil glands, causing wrinkles and reduced elasticity. Other contributing factors are nutrition, exposure to the sun, heredity, and hormones. With these changes comes an increased sensitivity to cold (hypothermia), bruising, and bedsores.
The ability to perspire is lessened because sweat glands are shrinking, making the individual more susceptible to heat (hyperthermia). In addition, the skin develops "age spots" due to deposits of melanin pigment.
Individuals with mobility impairments for example have greater risk of skin-related problems. Those who are paralyzed and have lost feeling to different parts of their body must increase their vigilance to avoid pressure sores. Lack of blood flow in the skin is always a concern and precursor to skin breakdown and decubitus ulcers. As individuals age, this problem becomes more serious.
The hair loses its pigmentation and turns gray. Thinning or hair loss is a part of the aging process too.
The nails become thicker due to reduced blood flow to the connective tissues.
2006-12-10 05:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can tell by the maturity in someone's face. Compare her face to a 16 year old... Brooke Shields would have a more defined face. Does that make sense?
2006-12-10 04:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the eyes will tell you a lot. Many women don't get any wrinkles until they are in their 40's, but you can tell that they are older. So in this order: eyes, the way the carry themself, and their smile.
2006-12-10 04:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by jayne_galaxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! She does look good. Make-up sure helps, eh? But, Look at her neck. The lines of time are not covered there. I've always been told it's the neck to look at.
I just searched the web. Here is a link for you to refer to.
www.bringoutyourbest.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=new.view&id=79
2006-12-10 05:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by Chub-a-lubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do like they horses open their mouths and look at their teeth.LOL
2006-12-10 04:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOOOOW! Your lieng! OMG shes really in 40ties? Im interested whatr roducts she uses, dunno aks some thing about theoir life or what year they were born, its usualy how they act though
2006-12-10 04:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check their teeth-that is usually a good indicator too.
2006-12-10 04:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by norb4423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably her behavior can prove that maybe.
2006-12-10 04:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by bolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋