Dermatologist says these Bollywood actresses have the ‘perfect face’: It's not Deepika Padukone or Aishwarya Rai

Dermatologist reveals how science defines the ‘perfect face’ using the golden ratio, naming actresses whose features come closest to this ideal.

While beauty is often said to lie in the eye of the beholder, science suggests that certain proportions and symmetry play a significant role in how we perceive an attractive face. In the August 31 podcast with Raj Shimani, Dr. Madhuri Agarwal, a dermatologist, explained how the concept of the “golden ratio” has long been used as a benchmark of beauty and revealed which actresses come closest to this scientific ideal.

Dermatologist reveals scientific standards for female facial beauty. (Shutterstock)

What makes a woman face aesthetically pleasing

When asked what defines an aesthetically pleasing female face, Dr Madhuri explained, “Conventionally, the ideal is an oval face with a smooth, slightly convex forehead. The brows should be high, arched, and very well defined.”

She further broke it down, highlighting the importance of eyes and lips. “We often notice a person’s eyes and lips first. Ideally, the eyes should be almond-shaped, while the lips need to be well-defined. When you draw an imaginary line from one eye corner to the other, the lip corners should fall within those lines, that’s considered a perfect lip shape,” she said.

Which actors have the 'perfect face'

Adding another detail, she noted, “You should also have a pout that lies neatly between the two lines of the nose.”

Dr Madhuri also gave examples of women who fit into this scientific idea of beauty. “In the past, actresses like Madhubala and Asha Parekh were seen as the gold standard. Among contemporary stars, Kriti Sanon, Kajol, and Madhuri Dixit come very close to the ideal,” she added.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.