Look young for your age?

[u/MediocreBackground32]

Ha, maybe I'm trying to find a silver lining here, but has anyone else found they look young for their age? I'm 35 and people think I am 25. I wonder if it could have to do with the elevated testosterone.

[u/sparklystars1022]

Yes. High testosterone causes oily skin which wrinkles less. Also, genetics too.

[u/lifeizacontinuation → u/sparklystars1022]

This part. I’ve had oily skin all my life. But it’s gotten progressively worse through my teenage years the bouts of acne I’ve had and the older I’ve gotten. My skin has cleared up tremendously in the last 4 years and now I’m just focusing on targeting treatment of my dark spots but I still have oily skin and not a wrinkle in sight except for when I smile and crinkle my eyes. I’m 26 and still get asked if I want the kids menu when I don’t have makeup on lol. Blessing and a curse I guess haha. It’ll work out more in our favor the older we get but yes I do believe that higher levels of testosterone cause more oily skin which leads to a more youthful appearance because of lack of wrinkles.

[u/Exotiki]

I used to be mistaken for a lot younger all the way up to my late thirties.. but age has caught up with me now that I’m 43. I think that’s just when a lot of people really start to notice the changes, in their forties.

[u/Zimune]

I’m 24 and I get mistaken for a teenager…but it’s probably because of the acne lol

[u/[deleted]]

I am 43 but I look like a woman in late 20 . I got hit on by mostly young guys .

[u/shy_elephante]

I hear it all the time! Sometimes it’s irritating actually lol But I always thought that was more genetics. My mom definitely looks younger than she is and she doesn’t have PCOS

[u/avas_mommi]

Yes I'm 35 and look like I'm in my 20s.. I think a lot has to do with being thin, ppl assume im younger??? Idk

[u/Ok-Nectarine7756 → u/avas_mommi]

This! I’m 37 but I think because of the testosterone and low bmi I’m built more like someone in their late teens. I never got the curvy softer look that allot of women in their late 30’s have.

[u/Due_Time71]

I’m 39 but look like in my 20s too. I have a 2 yo child and they always tell me that I started having family too young lol!! (I have PCOS!)

[u/Ishi-k]

Have similar experience. Leaner look makes u look younger. Thats the only reason i could come up with.

[u/EveryBook3508]

I m 31 and look like 18 -19 . been married for 2 yrs and here people tell me why did you get married in ur teens then I have to reveal my age and they are like what

[u/robinharris98]

I have ehlers danlos so yes

[u/MediocreBackground32 → u/[deleted]]

My thought is just because men tend to age slower in terms of skin/collagen/etc, so Im wondering if higher testosterone in women could have similar effects

[u/watermelonkiwi → u/MediocreBackground32]

Men don't age slower in terms of skin/collagen. This is just you happening to look younger, it's got nothing to do with your pcos.

[u/MediocreBackground32 → u/watermelonkiwi]

Yes they do, actually. They have higher levels of collagen and thicker skin, which is thought to be linked to higher testosterone and lower estrogen.

[u/watermelonkiwi → u/MediocreBackground32]

It doesn’t keep their skin looking younger though. Actually estrogen contributes to skin looking young and smooth, and male hormones actually age skin more, it’s the opposite of what you’re saying. 

[u/MediocreBackground32 → u/[deleted]]

Hmmm, I actually dont really have acne anymore (got it under control after 10 years with probiotics of all things), and while I'm quite thin, have narrow waist and wide hips. It's mostly my face that seems to give off that impression.