Friday, July 29, 2011

THE SCIENCE BEHIND BEAUTY & HOW TO ACHIEVE IT (Part II)

Large, Bright Eyes
A person’s eyes are usually the first facial feature noticed. They make an immediate impression. Large, bright eyes are part of the “baby face” youthful look.



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If you were born with big, beautiful peepers, you are certainly blessed. But don’t fret because there are many ways to achieve it. Curled eyelashes, mascara, shapely brows all contribute to ‘opening up” the eyes. Excess skin tissue on the eyelid, giving a saggy appearance, can be removed with cosmetic surgery.

Wide Set Eyes
Scientists found that eyes that are set farther apart are considered far more desirable than those that are close together. This is because a balanced facial ratio coincides with the ‘golden ratio’, indicating symmetry. However, psychologists that have considered the ‘gold ratio’ in terms of perception of beauty have had mixed results. Some test takers were not attracted to these so-called perfect dimensions.





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It is impossible to surgically move your eye sockets. But there are eye makeup techniques, like avoiding dark eye shadow on the inner corners of your eyelids can create an illusion of nicely spaced eyes.


Large Forehead
Larger foreheads are considered more attractive for women because, once again, it contributes to the “baby face” look. And studies show that the “baby face” look is thought to represent youth.



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Keeping your hair off your face can go a long way in maximizing the look of your forehead. Try sporting a pony tail if you’re not naturally born with it. A cosmetic brow lift can increase its size by pulling the skin up.

White Teeth
A gleaming white smile conveys youth and health, and no matter what your age, a bright smile is advantageous. According to the American Dental Association as we age, our tooth enamel wears away, revealing the darker tissue underneath. Years of smoking, taking certain medications and drinking dark beverages like coffee or wine, can also discolor our teeth.



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Avoid things that can stain your teeth such as coffee and wine. But if you can’t help it, be sure brighten your teeth with the use of whitening mouthwash and toothpaste. In fact, there’s an innovation from Close-up which can whiten your teeth even with just one brush! Now that’s cheaper and easier than taking a regular trip to your dentist.







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