Aside from the protection that face masks offer during the pandemic, wearing them does invoke a sense of mystery in a person. Most of a person’s facial features are obstructed from view when they wear a mask. But did you know that British academics discovered that people were judged to look better with facemasks?
A study by researchers from Cardiff University revealed that a face covered with a surgical mask was likely to be perceived as the most appealing. “Our study suggests faces are considered most attractive when covered by medical face masks. This may be because we’re used to healthcare workers wearing blue masks and now we associate these with people in caring or medical professions. At a time when we feel vulnerable, we may find the wearing of medical masks reassuring and so feel more positive towards the wearer.” Dr Michael Lewis, part of the team, said.
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