Aging is natural, happens to everyone, and is nothing to stress about.
But can the “Aged” filter actually provide anaccuratepicture ofskin aging?
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What Is the TikTok “Aged” Filter?
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“I honestly found it a bit frightening the first time I used it,” says Smith.
How Accurate Is the TikTok “Aged” Filter?
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That said, “it certainly does a convincing enough job to serve its purpose.”
What Factors Impact How We Age?
Remember the “Mean Girls” quote, “The limit does not exist…”?
Additionally, UV exposure can also contribute to photodamage, including dark spots andhyperpigmentation."
And beyond the physical causes of aging, mental and emotional factors come into play.
Garshick echos Smith’s sentiments.
“It is important to remember that you are beautiful no matter” your age, she says.
Still, there is one notable upside to the filter’s popularity.
