Ever wondered what your skin will look like in years to come?
Although ageing is a natural part of life, there are some signs that can give an insight into the extent to which your skin will suffer.
Dr Brendan Khong, an aesthetic doctor working in London, says there are three main types of agers, which he defines as 'sinkers', 'saggers' and 'wrinklers'.
A person who suffers from a 'sinking' face will notice signs of loose skin collecting in the middle of the face, while a 'sagger' will see their skin moving downwards towards the chin and away from the bone. So-called 'wrinklers' may not have as much volume loss but will have a large number of lines on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth, Dr Khong explains.
"Genetics plays a big role in early ageing," he says. "This influences how quickly collagen and elastin -- the key proteins responsible for skin's firmness and elasticity -- begin to break down."
"But UV exposure, pollution, an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, stress and smoking can all accelerate this ageing process by causing oxidative stress which damages skin cells."
Experts have said pronounced crow's feet in your 20s and 30s means you're likely to become very lined over the next decade or two.
Fine lines around the eyes in your 20s or 30s may indicate you'll be a wrinkler. Known as crow's feet, these appear at the outer corners of the eyes when you squint or smile.
"People who use a lot of expression when they speak are more likely to develop these earlier," adds London-based aesthetic doctor Joney De Souza. "Sun exposure and UV damage, dehydration, and lack of proper eye care can also lead to fine lines."
Horizontal lines across the forehead that become visible when raising your eyebrows can indicate early ageing too common in 'wrinklers'.
"Over time, these become more prominent at rest," says Dr De Souza.
Dull-looking skin with an uneven texture may be a sign you'll be a future 'sagger' or 'sinker', he adds.
"This dullness is most visible on the cheeks and forehead and is often caused by environmental pollutants such as car fumes, and insufficient exfoliation," Dr De Souza says.
Preventing sagging skin is difficult but experts say a combination of massage and hydration can stop things going south.
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