We Found Out How We’ll Look Like In 30 Years’ Time – We Didn’t Like It

Apps that distort and enhance (some both, oddly) your face are aplenty, and it's safe to say that we would have had fun with them at some point in the past.

AgingBooth, an app that's been around for a few years now.

Aimed to give an insight into what one will look like when they're older, the results usually add deep-set wrinkles and a sagging jawline to a user's current photo.

The good thing is that the results aren't absolutely ridiculous, and while it's impossible to confirm that they're what we'll look like 30 or 40 years from now, it's still fun.

At our office, we're always raring to try out interesting apps and services. 

So, we decided to take a peek into the future and test it out ourselves!

The Results Were…

…but they definitely generated a lot of laughter in the office.

Ranging from too exaggerated to actually plausible, comments on the photos ranged from amused to pensive, and many were left wondering if this is the face they'd be seeing in the mirror down the road.

"I just look sad. Makes me wonder if anyone would want me when I'm older…"

"I look like an amiable grandma! But I wish I could do something about those wrinkles."

"Actually, if I cross the road, it looks like people will help me."

With most of us in our mid to late 20s, the concept of ageing can sometimes seem far away, but this app's simulation shows that our skin, hair and bodies won't be as young and healthy as they once were.

With most of us also spending most of our waking hours in the office, and the stress that comes with it, a stringent skincare routine and regular exercise can be challenging (albeit not impossible).

To add to that, factors like a sedentary lifestyle, bad posture, the glare from screens and ceiling lights, and the drying effect of air conditioning aren't your friends when it comes to looking youthful.

How Working In An Office Ages You

It's common knowledge that people in manual labour and those constantly out in the sun are more prone to premature ageing. 

Dirty air and relentless sunshine plague their days, giving rise to sunspots, dry skin, and clogged pores. But did you know that working in a cushy office isn't that great a deal either?

Here are 2 main ways office life ages you.

Stress At Work, Lack Of Sleep

First of all, one of the most obvious factors is stress and exhaustion.

As we all know, frowning and poring over our screens can lead to wrinkles, but did you know that our workload can also negatively affect our DNA?

During a study, researchers measured the length of telomeres, the DNA sections at the ends of chromosomes, and found that those under the most stress had the shortest telomeres ^[1].

How is this significant? Well, when these sections become too short, they can die, and this shortening has been linked to Parkinson's, Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Another research also suggests that even the anticipation of stress can have negative effects. Researchers found that those most affected by anticipatory stress "exhibited greater signs of ageing on the cellular level” ^[2].

And not to mention, having a heavy workload also usually leads to less downtime to pamper ourselves. 

This leads to sloppy (or no) skincare, and no time for proper sleep or exercise (which protects the ageing brain) – all detrimental to our health AND appearance.

Exposure To Artificial Light In The Office

Yes, while being under the blazing hot sun exposes you to UV Rays, you're no safer under the fluorescent lights of your office.

Most lights are relatively harmless, but some emit blue light and ultraviolet radiation, according to a European Commission study. In the long run, this could lead to stress (see point above again), fatigue, high blood pressure, and other health issues.

Another study found that compact fluorescent lights, also known as energy-saving lights, can damage skin cells and make you look older than you are ^[3].

Ageing Is Unavoidable, But Looking Haggard Isn't

While stumbling across a fountain of youth is clearly an impossible feat, there are definitely steps you can take to make your age actually look good on you.

For those with the luxury of time, investing in good skincare and maybe even a gym membership can help alleviate some effects, but what about problems like a sagging neckline, ageing skin, or deep-set wrinkles?

This is where Amaris B. Clinic comes in, so you can feel confident about your age again.

Spearheaded by Dr Ivan Puah, who's not just the Medical Director but also an official trainer for other doctors at Merz Aesthetics and Allergan Singapore – distributors of cosmetic injectables – the clinic has been satisfying the aesthetics-driven desires of ladies and men in Singapore with its various treatments since 2004.

Weight Management

Providing a wide range of treatments, ranging from a non-surgical facelift to a weight management programme for those struggling with weight issues, customers are assured the best in aesthetic treatments.

Anti-wrinkle injections & Dermal fillers

In the fight against the ravages of time, customers can choose from a range of treatments to smooth wrinkles and revolumise facial features.The best part? The treatments are quick and non-invasive, so even if you're squeamish about needles, you can be assured the process will be swift and effective.

Pico Fractional Laser

For those who simply want to pamper themselves and give their skin a new lease of life, Pico Fractional Laser improves its clarity.

Ultherapy Prime

But your face is simply one aspect that will change as you age – your neck will also start losing its fight to gravity as time passes. 

Amaris B. Clinic also provides non-invasive skin-lifting treatments such as Ultherapy Prime to naturally lift and tighten the skin, restore elasticity, and restore a youthful appearance without surgery, putting the bounce back into the skin and your confidence.

Ageing is unavoidable, but looking haggard isn't – so the best time to start preserving your youth is now!