What better way to see the effects of sun damage than by looking at identical twins? Since these 59 year old twins share identical genetic heritage, any differences in their skin condition would be due to environmental factors such as sun exposure. The twin on the left, shows minimal signs of normal aging. Her sister on the right, who has a “long history of sun exposure”, exhibits advanced signs of aging compared to her twin sister. It’s clearly visible that the twin who has the long history of sun exposure looks much older because of her sagging, and deeply wrinkled skin.
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Photo’s and information obtained from The Skin Cancer Foundation.
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