Popping on a bit of lipstick and eye shadow can reduce the risk of depression, especially in older women. For a study has found that women who regularly apply make-up appear to have better psychological wellbeing than those who go without. They studied 295 women to see what differences there were between those who regularly wore it and those who hardly ever did. The results, published in the journal Healthcare, showed 72 per cent of the women regularly wore make-up, mostly foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and blush. The researchers said: ‘Putting on make-up is a meaningful activity that may promote social participation among older women.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2025 12:18 UTC