Why do some people look older for their age and some people look younger?

Question

A lot of people seem surprised when i reveal my age, i still get asked for ID when i buy a 15 film, let alone when im in a pub, im 19 nearly 20!

Is it to do with make up, stress, lifestyle, genetics, height or facial features? I find a lot of people my age look startlingly older in their faces perhaps through smoking and drinking already at the age of 19, they look more like they're in their mid-twenties. Why is there such a difference between us?

Answer 1

I'm 19 and people say I dont look it. Some people are just awesome and some people were in the back of the queue when God gave out slow age-ing cells haha

Answer 2

Genetics, smoking, stress and sun exposure!

Answer 3

people with lighter skin and small features usually appear younger.  the dead give away about someones age is their elbows.  cant change them.

Answer 4

its probably just how your body and face matures. and depends on makeup and how u dress too =]]

Answer 5

lack  of water fruit and veg can age people quickly.

people can dehydrate slowly over many years from not enough water,and look older.

Answer 6

stress genetics and also cos your racist.  

Answer 7

I'm 16 and going into pubs, nightclubs and buying alcohol in public does not phase me one bit - I never get id'd!

What I found was a more professional attire can make the difference, I will always get served if I'm wearing a nice shirt, blazer and trousers in a bar. But I would most certainly get id'd if I walked in wearing a hoodie or t-shirt.

I guess my face "looks" matured, even though I have mild acne - I have deep set eyes and an adult look about me - so I guess genetics helped.

Being natural and being around older people is good too, also if your friends look old as well, you'll be less likely to get id'd.

I guess its a lot to do with puberty, height, the manner in which you talk and the what you wear.

Answer 8

good genes bad genes

Answer 9

Lol I'm 28 and got Id'd trying to buy the new GTA game, it's all about how you feel.