Beauty standards vary dramatically across cultures, influenced by historical, environmental, and social factors, showing that beauty standards are not universal but deeply rooted in cultural contexts.

Media plays a substantial role, often setting unrealistic standards through idealized portrayals of beauty, which can lead to insecurities and a distorted view of beauty.

Emotional connections to objects or people significantly influence our perception, where love and affection can make someone appear as the epitome of beauty to the beholder.

Perception, the brain’s interpretation of sensory information, plays a pivotal role, influenced by experiences, culture, and biological factors, making beauty a dynamic interaction between the observer and the object.

The phrase is often attributed to Margaret Wolfe Hungerford in her novel ‘Molly Bawn’ in 1878, though the concept predates her, with ancient Greek texts expressing similar sentiments.