obiwan

No offense to the locals but couldn't help but notice.....

Is it just me or do the Aussies look much older than they really are? I see 30 something year olds that look like they are in their late 40s and I see 60 year olds that look like they are in their 80s.

I suppose the UV rays here are to blame?

northernbird

who gives a shit, does this really bother you.

Pollyana

Bothers me as I know a couple of people only 10 years older than me who bear a distinct resemblance to wrinkled prunes. I'm an ugly cow already, and the thought of looking like like a prune into the bargain in a few years time really scares me

rossifumi

Did you get out of the wrong side of the bed this morning?

cranni

I have noticed this too, probably is the UV Rays.
But I have Aussie friends who look after their skin and cover up and they are just gorgeous,
Denise

kellyjs

I give a shit! Wrinkles have appeared in their droves since moving over! Of course its the bloody sun, we are just used to having it for 2 weeks a year instead of 52 weeks here. Not complaining though, Its worth it and theres always botox

obiwan

i was thinking the same thing, didnt mean to offend you, or anyone else.....

its just that i was wondering if precautions such as always wearing a big hat would help (which is why i am asking), or wear long sleeves outdoors even if it is cool enough to wear a t-shirt.....

kellyjs

Do what the clever aussies do, wear factor 500 and get a fake tan

obiwan

cranni

Me too, but I think that is the bloody stress of emigrating, think I have aged 10 years.

obiwan

know what you mean, only been here for 3 months but feels like bloody over a year already.....

Kath & Graham

Me and my friend wentt for a special treat last year for a facial etc. The girl thought we were in our early 30's (lovely)!!! she said we had excellent skin and that we should look after it. I have noticed a few ozzies and its always the woman burnt to crisp and really wrinkled. I use cream about 3 times a day sometimes and my skin soaks it up

obiwan

Cool!!

has anyone gotten a weird look by using an umbrella for the sun?, have to admit, its good defence against UV but dont see people doing it....

Wendy

Lots of people do it near me, and no they don't get strange looks

birdynumnum

Even if you slip slop slap, wear the hat, walk on the shady side etc - you still get wrinklier than you would if you werent in Oz - its unaviodable really.
I've given up guessing peoples ages here as I'd only upset them