Beauty is truly only skin deep, and at the end of the day, it's
pretty meaningless if we don't foster the more lasting parts of our
identity, like kindness and intelligence. However, sometimes we just
want to feel like we look our best, and for those occasions, there are scientifically verified ways to appear more attractive.
As
much as I firmly believe that way too much emphasis is placed on
physical attributes in our culture, and also think that the media
definitely creates unrealistic standards of beauty (I'm supposed to hold
down a full-time job and look like a Photoshopped celebrity who has a
personal chef and trainer? I don't think so), I also definitely feel
more confident when I'm happy about the way I look. It's an inescapable
part of being human, no matter how much we might be aware of our
culture's perverse fascination with looking "perfect."
That
being said, there are definitely super simple ways that science tells
us we can look more aesthetically pleasing — which in turn will
hopefully give us that little added boost of confidence to help us take
on an important moment or event. Because at the end of the day, so much
about beauty products and fashion is really about how they makes us feel, and not about what they're actually doing to us on the outside.
So in the spirit of feeling our most awesome, here are eight things you can do to look more attractive, backed by science.
1. Keep Your Teeth White
GiphyAccording to a study from the University of Leeds featured on Business Insider, clean white teeth
are a quick indicator of good health and thus instantly make us more
attractive to others. So grab those whitening strips (or whatever method
works best for you and your life) and say hello to an awesome smile. Try: AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Accelerator Light, $22.99, Amazon
2. Go For A Voluminous Hair Style
GiphyA piece in Everyday Health noted
that thick hair is associated with health and vitality, which instantly
makes you look better. If your hair has been thinning with age or is
just on the thinner side in general, celebrity stylist Oribe recommended
using a dry shampoo on the roots to absorb heavy oils and create an instant illusion of fullness. Try: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $44, Amazon
3. Take Care Of Your Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Boosters Facial Cleanser, $7.49, Amazon
A study published by the NIH showed that smooth skin is a major factor in overall attractiveness
since, much like white teeth, it instantly indicates good health. So if
you want that added boost of confidence, start giving your skin a
little TLC. And since I'm a skincare junkie, I can't help but recommend a
gentle chemical exfoliate followed by a quality (scent-free)
moisturizer. It's a simple and cost-effective method for glowing skin.
Also, never forget the sunscreen — seriously.
4. Have Red Lipstick Handy
GiphyThe same Business Insider
piece noted that a University of Manchester study found that our lips
are considered to be one of our most attractive and arousing facial
features. It also found that drawing attention to them with red lipstick
means they will be stared at for an average of seven seconds longer. So
if you're looking to feel your sexiest, go with the red! Try: Lime Crime Velvetine Lipstick in Red Velvet, $20, Amazon
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