A 56-year-old Daily Mail beauty journalist argues that her youthful appearance is partly attributable to not having children. She attributes her looks to a combination of inherited genetics (DNA tests suggest she ages five years slower than her biological age), consistent skincare practices throughout her life, selective cosmetic treatments including Botox, and hormone replacement therapy used for five years. She contends that while these factors matter, her childless status has been significant in maintaining her appearance.

The author observed that her peers who had children appeared to age noticeably faster, particularly from their 40s onwards, with accelerated development of wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin. She cites the stress and demands of balancing work with childcare, education systems, sleep deprivation, and parenting responsibilities as contributors to premature ageing in parents. The article references emerging evidence suggesting that parenthood "turbocharges ageing," though it remains a contentious claim, as the author acknowledges that children are ultimately their parents' responsibility and joy.