Facial beauty has long been a subject of fascination and study, transcending cultures and epochs. While beauty may seem to be in the eye of the beholder, scientific research suggests that certain elements, like symmetry, play a crucial role in how we perceive attractiveness. This exploration into the science of facial beauty reveals that symmetry, along with other factors such as averageness and sexual dimorphism, significantly influences our judgments of attractiveness. The Evolutionary Perspective From an evolutionary standpoint, symmetry is considered a marker of genetic health and mate quality. Symmetrical features suggest that an individual has developed without significant genetic…