This 10-second test will tell you if your SKIN matches your age
Many of us may fixate on the odd wrinkle or age spot – but do you actually know what your skin says about your real age?
NOBODY likes the effects that age has upon the body.
Many of us may fixate on the odd wrinkle or age spot – but do you actually know what your skin says about your real age?
Apparently, there's a quick and simple test you can do to yourself to find out – and the results may give you a surprise.
To test your ‘skin age’ simply flip your hand over and then pinch a little bit of the skin using your thumb and forefinger.
Hold the skin for five seconds.
Once you let go, count how long it takes for your pinched skin to go back to its normal flat position.
The quicker your skin goes back to flat the younger your skin is, according to dermatologist Dr Alexis Abramson, who shared the skin age test with .
If it takes between one and two seconds, your skin's age is under 30, between three and four seconds means it's aged between 30 and 44, five to nine seconds means it's 45-50 and if it takes longer than ten seconds to go back to normal, you're skin’s age is over 60.
But, don’t worry if your skin age is a lot older than your actual age - there are plenty of little fixes that can help.
Your skin's general health is greatly influenced by what you feed it, so the amount of water your drink and the food you eat can have a huge impact on it.
For youthful, plumped skin, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water.
Munching on pomegranate seeds can also help as they contain contain ellagic acid and punicalagin - which have been shown to preserve collagen and protect against damage.
Spinach is also a good option, it contains beta-carotene and lutein, and nutrients have been shown to improve skin elasticity.
Watermelon is another great snack, it’s rich in vitamin C so great at assisting collagen production and is also high in the carotenoid lycopene which helps to keep your skin glowing.