Color is a ubiquitous perceptual stimulus that is often considered in terms of aesthetics. Here
we review theoretical and empirical work that looks beyond color aesthetics to the link …

In this work, the importance of dietary carotenoids in skin health and appearance is
comprehensively reviewed and discussed. References are made to their applications in …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Aging is an inevitable and complex process that can be described clinically as features of
wrinkles, sunspots, uneven skin color, and sagging skin. These cutaneous effects are …

Research on the perception of faces has focused on the size, shape, and configuration of
inherited features or the biological phenotype, and largely ignored the effects of adornment …

Numerous researchers have examined the effects of skin condition, including texture and
color, on the perception of health, age, and attractiveness in human faces. They have …

The power of beauty influences many aspects of modern society and daily life—perceptions
surrounding beauty date back to ancient philosophers and have evolved significantly …

Facial attractiveness provides a very powerful motivation for sexual and parental behavior.
We therefore review the importance of faces to the study of neurobiological control of human …

The factors influencing human female facial attractiveness—symmetry, averageness, and
sexual dimorphism—have been extensively studied. However, recent studies, using …

The links between appearance and health influence human social interactions and are
medically important, yet the facial cues influencing health judgments are unclear, and few …