Physical beauty is positively correlated with health
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Studies on human facial perception indicate that physical attractiveness traits, such as skin coloration and symmetry, serve as visual indicators of health.
Evidence for · 2
Facial Skin Coloration Affects Perceived Health of Human Faces
2009 · cited by 293
Paper [6] demonstrates that facial coloration cues, such as skin redness and yellowness, signal health and influence perceived attractiveness.
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Perceived Health Contributes to the Attractiveness of Facial Symmetry, Averageness, and Sexual Dimorphism
2007 · cited by 165
Paper [9] shows that facial attractiveness traits like symmetry and averageness are closely tied to perceived health, supporting the hypothesis that beauty signals health.