Why Some Women Look Young for Their Age

    November 2009 in “ PLOS ONE ”
    David A. Gunn, Helle Rexbye, C.E.M. Griffiths … Kaare Christensen
    Studysummary This study found that both genetic and environmental factors influence appearance-related aging in women, with skin wrinkling, hair graying, and sun damage significantly affecting perceived age more than chronological age.
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