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Gen-Z Is Already Worried About Looking Old

Despite being known for their body positivity and authenticity, young people are buying into anti-aging products and procedures more than ever and earlier than ever. How will they grow old?
Gen-Z is already thinking about aging.
Gen-Z is already thinking about ageing. (BoF Collage/ TikTok)

Influencer Emma Brooks never really worried about ageing — until she turned 20.

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Joan Kennedy
Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy is Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers beauty and marketing.

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