study finds beta-carotene supplements produce more appeal than suntans

[bananabrick]

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Fruit-over-sunbed%3A-Carotenoid-skin-colouration-is-Lefevre-Perrett/6e81e0652bcc638acb9f16401b82bc2dfbaed856

 

[Tallest person here]

chatgpt: The study found that the preferences for carotenoid versus melanin colouration varied depending on the sex of the face. Women’s faces were more likely to be preferred with higher carotenoid pigmentation, while men’s faces showed a stronger preference for melanin pigmentation.

 

[bananabrick]

chatgpt: The study found that the preferences for carotenoid versus melanin colouration varied depending on the sex of the face. Women’s faces were more likely to be preferred with higher carotenoid pigmentation, while men’s faces showed a stronger preference for melanin pigmentation.

it says verbatim: "thus carotenoid colouration is not less desirable, but melanin Colouration is relatively more desirable in males compared to females."

chat gpt:

The study suggests that there’s a stronger preference for melanin pigmentation in men’s faces compared to carotenoid pigmentation, but it doesn’t mean carotenoid coloration (from carotene) isn’t attractive in men at all. It just indicates that people generally associate melanin pigmentation (which can signify a tan or darker skin tone) with male attractiveness more than carotenoid-based coloration, which often gives a slightly yellowish or golden hue to the skin.

Carotenoid coloration can still be attractive in men, as it signals health and vitality. However, in men, a darker or tanned complexion might have a stronger cultural or biological association with masculinity and attractiveness.

This means carotenoid pigmentation might still contribute positively to male attractiveness, but its effect could be less noticeable or overshadowed by the preference for melanin in some contexts.