Your Lipstick Could Save Your Life

Wearing makeup could save lives, according to a study at the University of St. Etienne in France. Women who wear makeup daily have better balance and suffer fewer falls.

I had to check the date on the report the first time I read this, to make sure it wasn't an April Fool's joke, but after I thought about it for a while, it made perfect sense. Women who take the time to put on their makeup just feel more confident.

The study of 100 women between the ages of 65 and 85 found that women who wore makeup just carried themselves differently. The research was initially conducted to measure self-esteem, the data on falls and injuries emerged during the course of the study.

Dr Patricia Pineau, director of research communications at the cosmetics company L'Oreal Group, led the study. According to Dr. Pineau, 'These women stood up straight and suffered fewer falls. They held themselves differently to those who did not wear make-up.'

So if you want to improve your balance and coordination, take time to put on your lipstick. It may save your life.