A lot of us always heard that we can tell how healthy a person is by simply looking at their face. Now, a new study comes to prove the saying right, in that people perceive a rosy countenance as a very healthy one, while a pale or greenish one is a clear indicator of illness or some form of ailment.
Study shows why people who are too red in the face are not perceived as healthy, since it’s not only the amount of blood that matters, but also its type. Evaluators all thought that bright red blood with lots of oxygen looked healthier than darker, slightly bluer blood with lower oxygen levels. It is remarkable is that people can see this subtle difference. This may explain why some people with very red faces do not look so healthy; the color of their blood may be wrong. So it’s not just the amount of blood that’s important; it’s the type of blood that determines healthy looks.
As it shown, smokers do not have a rosy countenance, which is why people should start working out, eat healthy and cut all bad habits, such as smoking or alcohol consumption. In the end people tend to judge one person’s attractiveness by their face and it cannot be too attractive if it’s not healthy looking, right?
