When a woman puts on makeup and looks in the mirror, it is as if she is seeing a different person, Japanese scientists said Tuesday.
Japanese scientists have revealed that women who wear make-up appear to be different persons when they view themselves in the mirror.
Researchers who teamed up with Japan's Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. said they found a link between makeup and human brain mechanisms.
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In their study of 17 women in their 20s and early 30s, they discovered that the human brain reacts almost as if the person is looking at a stranger's face when seeing their own with a makeup on, Mogi said.
They believe the act of wearing makeup helps a person look at oneself more objectively - and therefore could serve to boost ways of communication.
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"We are coming to understand how women use cosmetics as a powerful weapon when presenting themselves and in taking a role in society," said Toru Matsuo, a Kanebo executive.
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