️Hey there! 🤳🏻
Lately, our feeds are buzzing with claims that Gen Z is aging faster than ever. TikTokers are posting side-by-sides, beauty experts are debating, and some even say it’s all filters and stress. But when we peek at the science, there might be more to this story than just bad lighting. 🫣
Is It True That Gen Z Looks Older Than Their Age?
Searches like “Why is Gen Z aging so fast?” have become popular recently. A sort of reflection of what many are noticing: younger people feeling more tired, stressed, and yes, sometimes looking older than expected. 👀
While not every 20-something is biologically “older” than they should be nor look older, studies show modern lifestyle factors are triggering something called inflammaging way earlier than before.
What Exactly Is Inflammaging?
Inflammaging is the term scientists use for chronic, low-grade inflammation that slowly accelerates aging. It’s not the kind of sharp inflammation we get from a sprained ankle — it’s the subtle, everyday kind that chips away at our cells over years. ⏳
And contrary to popular belief, inflammaging doesn’t wait until we’re 50 or 60. It can start quietly in our 20s or 30s, depending on how we live.
Why Do Gen Z and Millennials Feel Older, Faster?
· Stress overload
Cortisol, our stress hormone, spikes with constant pressure. Gen Z and millennials are juggling economic uncertainty, climate anxiety, and a pandemic aftermath. 😑 That stress leaves a molecular footprint that shows up as inflammation.
· Sleep disruption
Midnight doomscrolling (🙋🏻), blue light, irregular schedules — these all mess with circadian rhythms, the body’s repair clock. Poor sleep raises inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α), the same molecules linked to aging diseases.
· Diet shifts
Highly processed food, excess sugar, and less antioxidant-rich meals fuel oxidative stress and metabolic inflammation. 🍭
· Pollution and environment
City living means breathing particles that stress our lungs and skin. Air pollution alone has been linked to early vascular inflammaging. 🏙️
· Always-on culture
Social media pressure, beauty standards, and constant comparison magnify the feeling of aging before our time.🤳🏻
What Does This “Fast Aging” Really Look Like?
For many, it’s less about wrinkles and more about:
· Waking up stiff or sluggish
· Puffy skin or breakouts that don’t heal as fast
· Low energy despite being “young”
· Mood swings or brain fog
Can We Slow Down Inflammaging?
Absolutely. Science shows we can lower chronic inflammation by adjusting daily habits:
· Protect sleep and honor a regular bedtime. 💤
· Fill plates with whole food: good fats, antioxidants, fiber. 🥗
· Move often, even if it’s a 15-minute walk. 🚶🏻➡️
· Manage stress with mindful breaks or digital detox.
· Spend time in fresh air, away from pollution when possible.
· Support the body with Oleia Softgels, formulated with Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO), Olive Oil, and Moringa Seed Oil. CMO is a unique cetylated fatty acid known to calm inflammatory cytokines, lubricate joints, and reduce oxidative stress — all key drivers of inflammaging. Paired with the natural antioxidants in olive and moringa oils, Oleia Softgels help slow down the silent, low-grade inflammation that accelerates cellular aging.
· Soothe sore, inflamed, or tired areas with Oleia Topical Oils, a blend of olive, pomegranate seed, moringa, and virgin coconut oils combined with cetylated fatty acids and essential oils like frankincense or peppermint. Designed for fast transdermal delivery, this blend delivers antioxidants and nutrients directly to the tissues, protecting cells from damage while easing pain and calming skin or joint irritation — a direct counter to the micro-inflammation that shows up with early aging.
Because while stress, sleep, and environment may be tough to control, what we can choose is how we protect and nourish our cells every single day.
So maybe Gen Z isn’t really “aging like milk” — maybe we’re just living in a world that tests our resilience sooner. But with awareness, better habits, and a bottle of Oleia within reach, we can age with strength, not inflammation. So let’s go conquer the world together! 💪🏻
Show me your bottle and I’ll show you mine? ’Til next time! 🌏
xo, L
References:
Inflammaging
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4963991/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-023-01502-8
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35392608/
Aging
https://news.northeastern.edu/2024/03/04/aging-like-milk-gen-z/
https://www.mdlinx.com/article/gen-z-appears-to-be-aging-faster-than-older-generations/13HAjDIlfrJtqfRXNXT0kS