An audit, commissioned by anti-ageing brand Roc, has revealed that women are continuously changing their minds about how well they believe they are ageing, and cannot see their true appearance. This state of mind is being referred to as ‘ageing dysmorphia’.

More than half (55%) of the women in the survey said they looked younger than their years, but the irony is, when asked if they would like to look younger, 70% agree they would.

Psychologist Anjula Mutanda comments, “Women are experiencing something I like to call ageing dysmorphia. Every woman at some point scrutinises how well they think they are ageing which throws up a contradictory mixture of feelings – it is as much about what is going on in their mind and their self perception – which may sometimes be self-critical, distorted and negative: as it is about the actual lines on their face. What is clear, is ageing is an emotional minefield, with the audit also highlighting that the majority of women feel pressurised to stay looking young.”

Do you agree? Perhaps you think your age dysmorphic, or maybe you love your wrinkles! Let us know in a comment.