Chinese ideals of female beauty

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Female beauty standards have become a well-known feature of Chinese culture. A 2018 survey conducted by the Great British Academy of Aesthetic Medicine concluded that Chinese beauty culture prioritizes an oval face shape, pointed, narrow chin, red lips, well defined Cupid's bows, and an obtuse jaw angle. The importance of feminine beauty in China has been deeply ingrained into the culture: historically, a woman's livelihood was often determined by her ability to find an eligible husband, a feat aided by fitting into the cultural ideals of beauty. Black hair that is long, thick and shiny is seen as particularly beautiful among Chinese women. Similarly, pale, ivory skin, and a slim body figure have historical implications as being a physical representation of wealth and affluence. A relatively new ideal ingrained into Chinese culture consists of the notion of having a double eyelid. The term double eyelid refers to the prominent crease natural to approximately 66.7% and 83.1% of Chinese women...

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