RoC Skincare ranks U.S. states based on wrinkle predisposition

SKILLMAN, N.J. — RoC Skincare and independent research firm Sperling’s Best Places on Tuesday announced the results of the second annual RoC Wrinkle Ranking.

The report reveals the U.S. states where Americans are most wrinkle-prone due to lifestyle, occupational and environmental factors, RoC said.

“Residents of every state have their share of positive and negative skin health factors, so the exact cause of wrinkles can vary,” dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman said. “However, there are several factors that can increase the rate at which skin ages, including high levels of stress, dangerous exposure to pollution and UVA/UBA radiation.”

RoC determined each state’s Wrinkle Index, by measuring UV exposure, geographic elevation, daily commute times, stress levels and ozone pollution.

The study results showed the following, according to the company:

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  New York (No. 1) reports very high scores for being “dissatisfied with life” and “lacking emotional support,” and has the second-longest commute times;


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  Washington, D.C. ranks in the middle of the list (No. 23) and has the lowest rate of skin cancer, which is offset by high scores for ozone pollution, lengthy commute, long work week and binge drinking;


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  States such Hawaii (No. 47), Mississippi (No. 31) and Louisiana (No. 29), while considered to be the sunniest states, actually have the lowest rates of skin cancer and averted being ranked in the top 25; and


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  Southern states such as West Virginia (No. 3), Tennessee (No. 8) and Kentucky (No. 7) ranked in the top 10 due to their generally poor diet and high percentage of smokers.

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