Monday, February 24, 2014
You're breaking out... WHERE???
THOSE DARN BREAKOUTS!
Maybe when I turn 18...or 25...or 40 these breakouts will END! Well, there is no magic birthday that makes us immune to breakouts.
You can do everything right but, low and behold, you WILL...at some point...breakout again.
Even those of us who know all the ins and outs of skincare and have all the latest cutting edge technology and products at our fingertips will be a victim to the dreaded pimple from time to time. Usually, that occurs right before I have something major going on. It's like my skin goes "OH! you have a speaking engagement? Pictures to take? Someone to impress? Well, this whitehead/horn in the middle of your forehead will go smashingly with that outfit you were planning to wear!"
If you haven't already-please go read my Acne 411 blog. Lots of great info in there.
This Blog is to explain breakouts and Facial Mapping.
So where are you breaking out?
ZONE 1 & 3
FOREHEAD
Forehead breakouts are usually connected to digestion. If your forehead is going nuts try increasing your H2O intake and eating 'clean'. Sometimes, this may be associated with food allergies like wheat or gluten. Of course, if breakouts all of the sudden start on your forehead...ask yourself...have you changed hair products lately? That's often a culprit, as well.
ZONE 2
CENTRAL FOREHEAD
The middle of your forehead, smack dab between your brows is linked to the liver. If this is your main area of breakouts then it may be related to drinking alcohol (however, some nights I think to myself "Pimple be damned! I need a dirty martini with 3 BIG olives! and don't try to give me those small bottom-of-the-jar olives. I want the BIG ONES!" We've all been there, right?)as well as rich foods or lactose intolerance. Try to cut back on the late night wine and cheese platter.
ZONES 4 & 10
EARS
The ears are connected to the kidneys. If they start to swell, break out or feel hot then think about your caffeine intake. If these symptoms happens right after drinking a 6 pack of Jolt cola then we may have found the problem. And also-WHY are you drinking a 6 pack of JOLT? Pump the breaks, there, hoss!
ZONES 5 & 9
CHEEKS
Your cheeks have been linked to your respiratory system. If you smoke or are super allergy prone you may notice pore congestion and overall redness and visible vessels. Think about quitting the cigs or try an antihistamine to clear redness and breakouts in this area.
ZONES 6 & 8
EYES
Like the ears, the eyes are also linked to the kidneys. You can try to diminish the dark circles and breakouts by drinking more water, getting your beauty sleep and focusing on your diet and digestion. I also recommend a Vit K eye cream for dark circles. I will talk more about that in a later blog.
ZONE 7
THE NOSE
Your nose can indicate blood pressure. If it becomes red and abnormally inflamed...you may have high blood pressure. Get it checked and if it is high, talk to your doctor.
ZONE 12
THE CHIN
Acne at the chin (and sometime the jawline) are most commonly triggered by hormonal fluctuations. Women usually see this area flip out right before or after menses. This whole being a chick thing just gets better and better, eh?
ZONES 11 & 13
PERIORAL
Around the mouth and, specifically, the corners of the mouth are linked to the ovaries. Once again-you may see cyclical break outs occur here. *SIGH* I guess we women have to pay some sort of price for our superior intelligence and ability to multitask! We love you men and of course we need you! I have light bulbs and flat tires that need changed and spiders that need killed! I keed, I keed. kinda.
ZONE 14
THE NECK
These breakouts are often linked to adrenal stress. We have 2 adrenal glands located above our kidneys. If these glands get out of whack you may feel lethargic and unusually stressed out. It could also lead to a breakout on your neck. Remember when you cleanse and apply all your fantastic products on your face to go ahead and extend the application down your neck. Even if your face looks phenomenal but your neck is broken out, sallow and droopy...people will notice. Don't neglect it! Necks need LOVE, too!
As always, these are general guidelines. If you suspect something else is going on with your body see your physician. If you need help navigating this minefield we call acne, see your licensed skincare professional.
We hope you found this interesting.
After all,
HOW OLD YOU ARE IS YOUR BUSINESS, HOW OLD YOU LOOK IS OURS!
Knowledge is Beautiful and SO ARE YOU,
Michelle, Nancy and Laurie
THE SKIN GURUS
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