It has been noted that an increasing number of people want to appear younger than their actual age. The main reasons explaining this tendency are current beauty standards and people’s obsession with self-esteem. As for this trend’s impact, I believe there are more negatives.
Every generation has its specific beauty standards, telling people what is considered attractive and what is not. These days, in particular, looking younger is considered a part of a beautiful image, inspiring many to take action to achieve a particular appearance. For example, people aged 40 may want to look 30, and those who are 30 may want to appear as someone in their early 20s. Self-esteem has to be cited as a reason for this development, too, as people are increasingly self-conscious, meaning the only way they can feel more confident is to change how they look.
Even though appearing younger can make one more self-confident, the overall outcome of the given trend is quite detrimental. What makes it negative is the increasing number of surgeries people are going for, allowing doctors to make major physical changes not just on the face, but people’s different body parts as well. If it is not the surgeries, it is other purchases people make to look younger, which explains the growth of businesses selling beauty products.
In conclusion, individuals want to appear younger because of modern standards of beauty and a desire to feel more confident. However, this is a dangerous change in society as people are becoming more comfortable with surgeries and beauty products.