Ugly people tend to overestimate their appearance, while pretty people are often more realistic about this issue. Danish scientists came to this conclusion, according to the DR edition.
In the course of the study, the experts were able to deduce three principles of beauty that work in any conditions.
First, it's about a symmetrical face. According to scientists, people prefer symmetry not at all because society simply agreed to consider it beautiful. The fact is that it signals good qualities that can be passed on to offspring. In contrast, asymmetry signals bad genes, explained Mads Meyer Yeager, professor in the Department of Sociology at Copenhagen University.
The second criterion of beauty, according to the researchers, is the presence of facial features that are as typical as possible for the average representative of your people.
The third is smooth skin. Dark circles under the eyes, a rash, or a dull complexion can all make it difficult to judge another person's appearance.
Scientists have also found that sun marks and wrinkles are regarded as signs of old age. And they, too, can be considered a consequence of poor health.
