Decoding the Mysteries of Perception: Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion

The Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion is an unexplained phenomenon where  after staring at your reflection in a dimly lit room your face may begin to morph, distort or even turn into a monstrous creature, leaving you unsettled and questioning what you see. Join me, board-certified dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin as I unravel mysterious perceptual phenomena on this brand new season of Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty, as part of our quest to understand the science behind perception and how we truly see ourselves. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people! Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes: https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/⁠⁠; Instagram: ⁠⁠@drteowanlin⁠⁠

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A beauty podcast by dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin on the science of beauty in the art of expression. The author of "On Thoughts, Emotions, Facial Expressions & Aging” in the International Journal of Dermatology¹, Dr TWL expounds on neuroaesthetics, the science of how the brain perceives beauty and the particular influence of art on the brain. Master Your Beauty Game A brand new perspective on how-to beauty. Discover how to be beautiful by embracing your most authentic self. Get Beautiful Inside Out For 2025.