Halle Berry, Aretha Franklin, Iman. That aunt who looks like she found the fountain of youth. We’ve always known black women age gracefully; now there’s proof. Olay studied the skin aging process in women from different races from their 20s to their 70s.
The Multi-Decade and Ethnicity (MDE) study, led by Dr Alexa Kimball from Harvard Medical School, discovered that black women really do age slower than white women. There’s about a decade’s difference between them, in fact. If you think they just chose two or three women, think again. They actually examined 350 women from four ethnic groups spanning six decades.
“Women of African-American background aged slower than women of Caucasian background as far as skin appearance was concerned. In fact, the aging process seemed to be slowed down by about 10 years.” Olay principal scientist, Dr. Frauke Neuser
So, why is it that black women age slower? It’s still not 100% clear, but a major reason is that black women have a higher melanin content, which also acts as natural protection from UV rays. Now, African American women do experience visible aging. It’s just at a (much) slower pace than the other skin types.
Olay plans to use the research findings to help more women to look younger for longer through its products.
Now, what does this all mean?
If you’re a black woman and you take good care of your body, you’re going to age just like a fine wine while others become all wrinkly and look their age.
The gift of youthfulness is something to appreciate. After all, once you look old, there’s no going back. So don’t be afraid to flaunt your looks, and definitely don’t be afraid to throw this fact at anyone who’s listening.
Let the world know you’re beautiful and you’ll remain beautiful for a long, long time. Oh, and you might be the secret to a new age of skin care products.
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New Olay Study Discovers That Black Women Age About 10 Years Slower Than White Women
Summary
Ever wondered where the saying black dont crack comes from? Well One Olay Study figured out that black women age 10 years slower than white women
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What’s new?
You got that right!!
I’m in my 50s and often get mistaken for being in my late 30s! Now, we may age slower, but we surely die FASTER from certain diseases!
How did know this..??
This isn’t news….”they” already knew this…living proof is all around….☆☆
But of freaking course. Yeah more than 10. I’m 51, this pass April. And my profile pic was three years ago. We age well.
Very well, like fine wine my sistah!
That’s so true!!! Gabriel Union is a good example
Duh…. We have known this for ages.
Exactly and our oily skin has served us, VERY WELL! Think about it, when something is dry, it wrinkles and most of them have dry skin which becomes even drier, from tanning!!!!!!
Lol idk I’ve seen some ratchet ass black women who look 40 and are like 20 bc yall eat unhealthy
Not all of us honey bun.
Well I did say “some”
If you don’t take care of yourself of course you’re not going to look healthy! Common sense, meaning healthy Black woman age hella slower. And “ratchet ass Black women” was a bit too much, then you turned around and generalized all Black woman in closing. ***DB****
As a matter of fact it’s 10 to 20 years Olay needs redo their study.
Only if you stop smoking weed n doing drugs
White people do far more drugs than Black people, but nice try.
REALLY!!! It’s doesn’t take a study or research to know that!! ??
Proud to be black
YES PROUD INDEED!!!!!!!!!
The word DUH comes to mind
Stop this s**t now people are people rather u are black or white people just age differently point blank period .
Known fact before there was even research.
Amen on that black does not crack we always stay beautiful even when we are older.
I would say 15 years and sometimes 20… white women I know that’s my age already look like they are 30 and up instead of 20’s..
One thing I live by and that is…the sun is not your friend. Take care of your skin, hair, and body and it will serve you well. I’ll be 45 in January (not as old as some), but noone ever thinks I am as old as I am. And sorry Olay, but plain old coconut oil has all your chemicals beat!! 🙂
Are we supposed to be surprised, well I was at the ten years, thought it should be more…I’m 40 and still get carded for R rated movies etc and even took advantage of some discounts for minors a few years ago…sometimes people think my DL is fake because of the stated age.
Add to this that with good medical care we also live longer.
It’s almost like we have special longevity genes.
http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-health-racial-disparities-va-20150922-story.html
Well duh. We knew this 🙂
And this is why they hate us so much.