“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

“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?