Women link appearance and self esteem.(News Front)

* Most women around the world said that how they look is an important element of their self-esteem and identity, according to Avon's 2003 Global Women's Survey of more than 21,000 women in 24 countries. Results found most women use beauty products, and 77% said beauty products are a necessity, not a luxury. However, 75% of women would never consider having cosmetic surgery. Though the majority of women (61%) believe that older women can be more attractive than younger women, nearly 50% said that they did or will look their best in their twenties. Women in …