-- Posted by Anonymous at 10:07 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 When I was like 4 years old my (face) skin looked perfect but now its like...old, dry, leathery, dull, and transparentish. ive always eaten pretty bad, ever since i can remember id eat potato chips (by the bag), fast food, and snacks, and through high school I really didn't eat much at all. Is the bad skin from genetics, or food, or what? ps ive masturbated everyday since 6th grade, dunno if that has anything to with it -- Posted by xBeautifulTragedyx at 10:08 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Probably a mixture of genetics and food habits. -- Posted by telomere13 at 10:09 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 It could be sun damage. -- Posted by MixedDelight at 10:09 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Masturbation has no bearing on skin condition. Your awful eating habits do. It's also called puberty. -- Posted by return2me at 10:09 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 i eat badly, and my skin is alright. so ill jump to the genetics conclusion. -- Posted by Ju5tin at 10:10 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Sounds like someone needs more Zinc, Selenium, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamins C, E, A, K, and B complex, and Silica in their diets. -- Posted by k stack at 10:11 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 did u say ur skins transparent?.......ive gotta see that!!! -- Posted by CopyGuy at 10:12 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Use some skin products. -- Posted by Ezmi at 10:12 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 masturbation affects facial acne??? what about sex?? holy shit SOMEONE let me kno... -- Posted by Ju5tin at 10:13 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Ezmi at 12:12 am on Nov. 23, 2008 masturbation affects facial acne??? what about sex?? holy shit   SOMEONE let me kno... ... no -.-' -- Posted by Mr Speed at 10:15 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 lack of vitamins??/ lack of sex?? -- Posted by Randomaster at 10:15 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 puberty + bad food choices = bad skin if you start eating healthy i guarantee you will see a change in your skin fast keep it up its good for your general health and well being too (no shit) -- Posted by dreamweaver at 10:21 pm on Nov. 22, 2008 Could be many things really. From genetics to eating habits to other bad habits (such as not wearing sunscreen and getting way too much sun). If you're very concerned about it, try talking to a dermatologist about it and see what kind of measures you can do to get it healthier looking again. -- Posted by nik1 at 2:58 am on Nov. 23, 2008 The skin is the largest organ of a body.  It is exposed to everything from the sun, pollutants in the air, chemicals and pollutants in the water, detergents, soaps, shampoos and germs we pick up from other people.  Everything we touch is passed on to the skin.  When we shake hands with someone or touch a germ infected door knob and then scratch our face, pick our nose or rub our eyes it is transferred onto the skin. The sun, hormonal changes, improper care of the skin and genetics are the biggest factors in what affects the skin.  Food we eat also has an effect. Here's some tips:  http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/skin_tips.html