     This Golden Ratio is overwhelmingly present in our everyday
lives. You can find it in the vein patterns in leaves, the shape
of seashells and the spiral patterns found in pinecones and
sunflower petals. Art and architecture is also littered with the
Golden Ratio. Ever wonder why the Parthenon is touted as an
architectural masterpiece? The entire structure was designed
based on the Golden Ratio!  In more recent years, this research
has been extended to facial beauty. Dr. Stephen Marquardt, a
facial reconstructive surgeon who deals primarily with trauma
patients, has uncovered the science behind a “perfect” face!  In
a research study in which he analyzed facial beauty across
cultures and time periods, Dr. Marquardt discovered a
fascinating pattern: the human face is covered in the Golden
Ratio! That’s right—for some reason, our idea of facial beauty
actually involves a subconscious understanding of phi!  Using
the Golden Ratio, Marquardt created a “Golden Mask” that serves
as a blueprint for the perfect hu