Each one ages in its own way, but several characteristics can be found for different age periods. Knowledge of these features helps artists and ordinary people who want to learn how to determine age by eye.
Turning Childish Traits Into Adults
The final formation of the skull ends by the age of 14. After that, the face begins to lose its childlike softness, its features sharpen. Boys may have the first fluff on their face, and the Adam's apple increases. By the age of 20, the jaw, jaw lines and forehead become clearer, and the nose gets rid of adolescent roundness. The bridge of the nose is outlined, the skin becomes denser and loses its childlike softness. Already at this age, small mimic wrinkles may appear.
All children are similar to each other, but with age, characteristic features appear in the face, formed under the influence of genetics and character.
Mature facial features
In the period from 20 to 30 years, the formation of the face takes place. The cheekbones, chin and jaws become more prominent. The face coarsens a little, a sharp delineation of its contours appears. Wrinkles that were not noticeable before become more pronounced. During this period, the formation of the face is influenced by the character of a person - his features and facial expressions are literally reflected not in appearance. The eyes appear to be set more deeply than at the age of 20. Men may begin to show signs of baldness.
Average age
From the age of 45, signs of aging are clearly reflected on a person's face. The forehead, eyelids and corners of the mouth are covered with a mesh of wrinkles. The skin on the jaws sags a little. A double chin may appear. The contour of the face softens and becomes less harsh. On the other hand, the temples and the area of the eyeballs become more defined. Both men and women have gray hair. At the age of 45, many people develop farsightedness, and glasses are required.
The aging process is highly dependent on heredity and lifestyle. Someone turns gray by the age of 30, and someone has pronounced wrinkles appear only after 50 years.
Appearance at 60
By this age, wrinkles are very noticeable. Bags and circles appear under the eyes. Hair becomes thinner, many men go bald completely. The bridge of the nose and the area around the eyes are sharpened. The eyes themselves are set even deeper. The brow ridges are more acute. The skin sags and becomes thinner, through it you can clearly see the relief of the skull. The upper eyelids, cheeks, and earlobes become fleshy and lose clarity.
Elderly face
From the age of 80, the face is completely covered with a net of wrinkles. The eyes become smaller due to sagging upper eyelids. The lips look thinner, they are also covered with wrinkles. The cheeks sag even more and the cheekbones become sunken. The nose lengthens, and its silhouette looks sharper and more bony. The wrinkles deepen even more. Hair becomes completely gray and thinner.
