Gen Z might be the most ageist generation—toward older Gen Z. A wave of TikTok creators in their late 20s are calling out a strange new phenomenon: being told they “look good for their age” by teens. One creator said a 19-year-old was “aghast” to learn she was 28-years-old and “her bones were still intact,” which is likely fueled by misconceptions about unrealistic beauty standards set by filters, AI, and heavily edited content. And as many are share their stories, they also note how the trend is increasing their existing anxieties about aging. The viral phrase “aging like milk” may be a meme, but the pressure behind it is anything but. However, YPulse data shows only 4% of 20-29-year-olds have actually gotten Botox, despite headlines about their pride in cosmetic work to combat aging accusations. Instead, many are turning to skincare trends like K-beauty, which often get praised for making users “look 19 at 25,” as a solution. (Newsweek)
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