I really enjoyed reading this, Meagan. I haven't had any procedures at this time either, but have no judgement towards those that choose to. And I can't say that I never will! Like you, I have a skin care regimen that I enjoy, and am trying to embrace the aging process. And the knees-yes! I am noticing the same thing. Never would have thought I would be paying attention to my knee caps at almost 45 years old. I am sure your writing will inspire women in midlife to find the beauty in the aging process, as hard as it can be at times!
You know what’s really weird? I feel like our cohort looks younger at the same age than older generations. I don’t know if it’s because we know more about sun damage or because fewer of us smoke or what. We just somehow don’t “look” as old. Even people older than us - I know people in their mid-50s who look great (and without work, too) compared to two generations ago. My grandmother was 55 or 56 when I was born and she...looked like a grandmother (though without grey hair. It was her face). My (currently) 51 year old friend looks nowhere near that!
I have noticed the same, Cynthia! I do wonder if some of it is because our hair/clothing are more in current style, which means we look younger by context. But for sure there is a new health consciousness, I think, that can't help but reflect in the way we look. Probably better access to skincare products and procedures, too!
It’s probably all of the above and then some. But also, even looking at old yearbook photos, high school kids in the 50s look like they’re 30, even if they’re 15 years old!
I really enjoyed reading this, Meagan. I haven't had any procedures at this time either, but have no judgement towards those that choose to. And I can't say that I never will! Like you, I have a skin care regimen that I enjoy, and am trying to embrace the aging process. And the knees-yes! I am noticing the same thing. Never would have thought I would be paying attention to my knee caps at almost 45 years old. I am sure your writing will inspire women in midlife to find the beauty in the aging process, as hard as it can be at times!
I never thought about the skin above my knees AT ALL until the last couple of years!
You know what’s really weird? I feel like our cohort looks younger at the same age than older generations. I don’t know if it’s because we know more about sun damage or because fewer of us smoke or what. We just somehow don’t “look” as old. Even people older than us - I know people in their mid-50s who look great (and without work, too) compared to two generations ago. My grandmother was 55 or 56 when I was born and she...looked like a grandmother (though without grey hair. It was her face). My (currently) 51 year old friend looks nowhere near that!
I have noticed the same, Cynthia! I do wonder if some of it is because our hair/clothing are more in current style, which means we look younger by context. But for sure there is a new health consciousness, I think, that can't help but reflect in the way we look. Probably better access to skincare products and procedures, too!
It’s probably all of the above and then some. But also, even looking at old yearbook photos, high school kids in the 50s look like they’re 30, even if they’re 15 years old!