Hey everyone, and welcome to TopThink. Today, we are going to learn about 10 signs you have
an attractive face. Now, let’s begin
1. Simple Styling Many people try accentuating
their features with eye-catching colors and accessories. But the most attractive faces
have one thing in common: simplicity. According to a 2016 study, you have
a universal preference for faces that your brain can code efficiently. In other words,
your brain is drawn to simple faces with sparse, visually pleasing features, which explains why
many of the best-looking people, like models and celebrities, have more simplistic faces.
You may think you need bright colors and expensive ornaments to make your face more attractive.
But the data tells a much different story. Turns out, the most attractive people maintain a sparse,
natural look, because simple faces are universally good-looking.
2. Facial Symmetry Symmetry is one of the simplest ways
to identify an attractive face. You may not be able to recognize facial symmetry with your eyes,
but your brain picks up on these traits automatically. Without realizing what’s
happening, your brain almost always favors people with highly symmetrical features.
Why? Because symmetrical faces are perceived as healthier and more desirable.
Your brain intuitively seeks partners with good genes, healthy bodies, and attractive
features. To put it simply, being healthy and attractive can be an evolutionary advantage.
Does that mean all beautiful people have perfectly symmetrical faces? Far from it. In fact,
the most attractive people have one or two obviously asymmetrical characteristics, which
becomes their defining features. When a face is too symmetrical, nearing the point of perfection,
you may find it strange, maybe a little bit inhuman. Even though most beautiful people
have highly symmetrical faces, it’s their little asymmetries that make them truly attractive.
So how do you know if you have the right balance of symmetrical and asymmetrical features? Step in
front of a mirror and hold your hand or a piece of paper vertically along the midline of your
face. If your right and left sides look very similar but not identical, you have just the
right amount of facial symmetry. 3. Nonverbal Fixation
Do you notice people staring at your face? Unsurprisingly, we like to look at attractive
people. When someone’s face is visually pleasing, we find excuses to appreciate
their features and look into their eyes. It’s even more exciting when they look back.
Making eye contact with a beautiful person makes your heart flutter. You feel butterflies in your
stomach and electricity running through your body. It makes you nervous, excited, and flustered all
at once, because eye contact is one of the most intimate pieces of nonverbal body language.
It’s how we show attention, express affection, and deepen emotional bonds… but it’s also a
reliable indicator of who we find most attractive. When someone grabs your attention, you may fixate
on their eyes or face. So, if you are attractive, you may notice people doing the same thing to you.
Everywhere you go, people make uncomfortable amounts of eye contact. You may get embarrassed
or nervous. You may worry that you have something on your face or a stain on your clothes.
The truth is… there’s nothing wrong with you. You just have an attractive face.
People can’t resist staring into your eyes. Whether you realize it or not,
you have an irresistible look that captures the attention of everyone you meet.
4. Average Features The most beautiful faces in
the world are surprisingly average. To many people, the term average means forgettable,
boring, or unremarkable. But looking “average” often works to your advantage.
In fact, average features are almost always more attractive than extreme or abnormal features.
When we describe a facial feature as average, we’re not talking about something
that’s unexceptional or middling. Instead, we’re talking about a mathematical average
calculated by examining the facial features of a population of people.
People whose faces are perceived as more attractive represent the average or mean
of that population. Their eyes are not too big and too small. Their jaws are not too
sharp and too round. In other words, their features are remarkably “normal,” which
actually makes these people more attractive. If anyone says you are an average looking person,
don’t be discouraged. Looking average isn’t a bad thing. While everyone wants to stand out,
it’s actually the most normal-looking faces that we find most attractive.
5. Darker Brows Preferences in hair color vary significantly,
yet the majority of people are attracted to faces with darker eyebrows. Interestingly,
this is one of the only facial characteristics that attractive men and women almost always share.
In female faces, the average person prefers dark, narrow eyebrows, which are kept clean
and well-manicured. In male faces, there’s a similar preference for dark brows,
though the most attractive faces tend to have thicker and bushier hair.
There are several reasons why you might prefer someone with darker eyebrows. Darker brows are
naturally associated with mature, adult faces as well as healthier individuals with good genes.
Dark eyebrows also highlight your eyes, which are one of the most attractive features on your face.
If you have dark brows, it emphasizes the size and placement of your eyes. Sometimes,
it even accents the colors of your irises. You might think your eyebrows are one of
your most forgettable features. But every characteristic on your face plays an important
role in your overall attractiveness. You never know which one of your facial features is going
to grab someone’s attention. If you have dark, prominent eyebrows, your face may be irresistible.
6. Rosy Complexions Your skin is the largest
organ on your body… and the most noticeable. When someone says you are attractive, they’re
not only looking at your bone structure and body shape but at the health and hue of your skin.
Regardless of where you’re from, studies show that people are drawn to individuals
with rosy complexions. A reddish hue means you have high levels of oxygen in your blood,
which gives your skin its rosy color. Naturally, oxygenated blood is associated
with a laundry list of positive traits, like aerobic fitness and nutritional health.
When someone sees your rosy complexion, they unconsciously assume you are healthier and more
athletic than the average person. And that makes you more attractive than you realize.
7. Homogenous Tones
A reddish hue isn’t the only characteristic that affects the attractiveness of your skin.
Preferences for skin color obviously range across races, cultures, and communities. However, the
vast majority of people are drawn to homogenous skin tones and textures. In other words, no matter
what color skin you have, people commonly perceive even tones and smooth textures as more attractive.
Similar to your rosy complexion, homogenous tones and textures are symbols of general health.
People with smooth, evenly colored skin may appear healthier than individuals with blemishes,
dark circles, or facial wrinkles. That isn’t to say any of these
features make you unattractive. In fact, some heterogeneous skin characteristics have become
widely attractive traits. Certain birthmarks, also known as beauty marks, are very attractive
to most people, even though they differ from the rest of your skin in tone and texture.
So, don’t worry so much about the individual features of your skin.
Instead, concentrate on its overall health.
If your skin looks healthy and well-nourished, there’s a good chance you have an attractive face.
8. Facial Hair On average, male faces are more
attractive with facial hair. Many studies have compared clean-shaven male faces to faces with
beards or stubble. Though this may change across cultures, the majority of people prefer male faces
with 5-10 days of manicured facial hair growth. The explanation behind this trend is a little
tricky to identify. Some experts say facial hair makes men look a few years older.
For men, age is often associated with attractive personality traits like maturity,
confidence, and life experience. The attractiveness of facial hair can
also be viewed as a cultural fad. In recent years, facial hair has become increasingly common and
attractive, especially among young adults. Of course, facial hair does not appeal to
everyone. For example, western cultures generally favor male faces with facial hair over faces
without, but this isn’t always true in other parts of the world. Depending on where you live and who
you spend your time with, facial hair may be one of your most attractive characteristics.
9. Familiar Faces Familiarity is a common and reliable predictor
of attraction. We’re naturally drawn to faces that remind us of people we like. An attractive
person may look like a celebrity you’ve seen on TV or a person you used to date. In either case,
you find this person attractive because they evoke emotions or memories associated with someone else.
Unlike some of the other signs of this list, familiarity has nothing to do with your biology.
Familiar attraction is almost exclusively based on your experiences. One person
might find you attractive because you remind them of their celebrity crush,
but another person may not see the resemblance. When someone finds you attractive, they may
compare you to someone they already know. They may tell you that you look like an actor,
a musician, or maybe an ex-boyfriend. No matter who you look like, this person
recognizes you as someone familiar, and that makes your face significantly more attractive.
10. Subjective Perception Everyone in the world has a
different interpretation of what’s attractive and what isn’t. You may have every attractive feature
on this list, but that doesn’t guarantee everyone will appreciate your beauty.
Instead of worrying about what other people think of you, try to find the beauty in yourself. No
matter what you look like, there’s nothing more attractive than someone who recognizes
and appreciates their good looks. In other words, feeling attractive makes you attractive. If you
think you’re beautiful, other people will too. Thank you for watching TopThink,
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