Do you look older than your age?

I’m in my early 20s and I always get asked for ID to buy energy drinks (16+ in the uk). My family compliment me and tell me I look younger than I am.

Yet when I look at my face it is almost saggy like an elderly person’s. I have had comments online that I have an ‘old woman’s face’.

I know it’s not nice to listen to bullies but I was curious. There was a guy at my work who was very attractive and I asked him what his secret was lol. He told me he has prioritised sleep and drinking water for a number of years.

I haven’t been able to sleep since I was a teen.

I was wondering is there a great correlation between the lack of sleep and the amount it shows on your face, or is this just something a few people experience???

Posted Aug 5, 2026, 1:35 PM UTC

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