The Impact of First ImpressionsLike it or not, overwhelming evidence suggests that people judge others based on appearances. Although the maxims "Beauty is only skin-deep" and "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" often are used, beauty is an adaptive mechanism for the promotion and evolutionary advancement of the human species. This phenomenon is evident even among babies and young children-studies have shown that they invariably prefer attractive facial features.The first impression that is created by an individual is highly dependent on physical appearance, and it results in a response that affects how they are perceived and treated. Modern research suggests that people respond favorably to attractiveness and associate it with positive character traits. Good-looking people are considered more socially competent and intellectually capable than those who are less attractive. In contrast, abnormal facial features and unattractiveness elicit negative responses, and are associated with off-putting personality traits. So is beauty essential to making a positive first impression? The painful truth is that physical attractiveness probably influences a first encounter. Moreover, scientific evidence supports that physically attractive people gain social advantages in a variety of situations, including education, employment, medical care, legal proceedings and romantic encounters. For those who are not content with their physical image and who want to improve their ability to make a positive first impression be sure to speak with your esthetician about how esthetic treatments like, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and PCA professionalskin care products may help. However, although physical enhancements may provide an advantage in making a good first impression, they do not compare to the impact that self-confidence has when meeting others. Bottom line: If you think you are beautiful, then you will be. For those who would like to improve the appearance of their skin be sure to speak with a medical esthetician about how esthetic treatments like , microdermabrasion, chemical peels and PCA professional skin care products can help. These non-invasive treatments will improve your skin and your appearance.

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