“Looking at neural pathways in our brain, viewing our own image activates an area of the brain called the fusiform face area, which processes facial recognition. This can heighten self-awareness and self-consciousness,” she explains. This of course can be great for development, but Baker adds that constant self-viewing may amplify self-criticism and fixation on our physical appearance.

“We become attuned to every angle and detail, losing perspective. Without healthy boundaries, it can feed an obsession with self-image,”

From noting that looking at your face activates the bit of the brain that recognises faces, they derived all that?