What Your Acne Is Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Happy Wednesday Golden Divas!

Today is a two-part post on beauty. I would like to share an article I came across regarding ‘Face Mapping!’ If you never heard of such a thing keep on reading it’s quite interesting.

As most of you know I am an open book; a book that you can read and understand where I have been and where I am going in my life. With that being said since menopause begun three years ago I have been having a lasting affair with adult acne on my face and my journey has been interesting, to say the least. I, of course, thought I was finished with this in my puberty stage; however, my hormones tell me otherwise.

Golden Divas we all know what’s going on inside of our bodies can lead to what comes out of our bodies and sometimes the journey to our health challenge may display itself right on our FACE!!!

Over the past few years, I noticed that I have been getting Milia bumps around my eyes. These small bump-like cysts formed on my skin usually occur in our precious babies; however, I have started getting a keratin, protein build-up that was trapped around my eyes. Ladies, I was combating one situation of trying to keep my hair from thinning throughout menopause by taking vitamins with keratin and although it worked for my hair the side effects went sideways for my skin. It doesn’t take much for my skin to break out anyway. All my life I have battled with sensitive skin due to severe allergies. One day I can be flawless and the next …oh well…you know…a party full of pimples.     

“A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most houses, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside.” Loretta Young

Let’s face it divas sometimes the truth can get ugly and very annoying when acne and pimples become your HEADLINER for the day because we all know what headliners do…they show up and show out! Ladies, even in this stage of life have you ever wondered what is the underlining reason for those breakouts on your face? I know I do…all of the time.

I was at a point that I dreaded to look at my face in the morning, I wondered what new pimple has reared its ugly head today and wanted to accompany me throughout the next few days (it usually takes three to four days for my pimples to go away). I mean I was livid! I had big events I was about to attend and I felt like a teenager going through puberty again trying to see what will work to make them go away with the quickness only to return in a few days.

Anyway, let me get off of my soapbox.  Golden Divas there are a plethora of products out there aimed at banishing breakouts (so they say). God only knows I have tried a slew of them; especially since I started menopause. As you may know, getting rid of acne isn’t always as easy as using a killer spot treatment. My breakouts seem to be on steroids. No joke! I use to see a pimple once a week, now it is every day. My hormones are out of control and now it might be coupled with other issues going on in my body. I‘m not sure but this face-mapping is worth looking into as a guide to better my skin. 

Sometimes, acne is caused not only by menopause it can be caused by an internal problem and will only clear up after that problem is fixed. The best example of this is stubborn hormonal acne can be caused by some hormonal health issues that can manifest themselves as blemishes.

To be very clear ‘Hormonal Acne’ refers to acne that occurs due to fluctuations in the levels of your hormones, particularly a rise in androgens or male hormones such as testosterone. Although the acne that results due to hormonal fluctuations occurring during puberty is typically called hormonal acne, it may affect adults at any age, such as the menopausal stage.

So you’re probably wondering what is ‘Face Mapping?’

According to some alternative medicine practices, where your acne shows up can give you important clues about your internal health. The practice, called “face mapping,” examines the location of skin diseases on the face to diagnose internal diseases.

“It is based on Ayurveda practices and ancient Chinese medicine, and its principles have started to be integrated into some Western medical practices,” explained Dr. Michael Shapiro, a board-certified dermatologist, and Medical Director and Founder of Vanguard Dermatology.

Here, Dr. Shapiro maps out what eight acne hot zones could be trying to tell you about your health. Keep in mind, having a pimple or two in one of these areas doesn’t automatically mean you have a severe health issue, but if you have chronic acne that you can’t squash no matter how hard you try, it might be worth asking your doctor to look into a potential internal link.

Let’s examine the face and see what it means when acne plagues these specific parts of your face.

Forehead: Poor digestion due to toxins and lack of water. “The solution is to drink water to flush out these toxins,” Shapiro explained. Drink water throughout the day and avoid fizzy and caffeinated drinks as much as possible. Cozying up to a big mug of green tea may be helpful, too, since it’s packed with antioxidants that neutralize toxins.

T-zone: Your nose is linked to the liver (alcoholics and those with liver damage from causes like cancer sometimes develop a red nose), so acne here could potentially signify liver dysfunction.

Around the eyes: “The skin in this area is connected to the health of the kidneys,” Shapiro says. Conditions like dark under-eye circles may signify that the kidneys are malfunctioning or that you’re dehydrated.

Upper cheeks: The tops of the cheeks are linked to the lungs. Inhaling air pollution can contribute to this. Externally though, bacteria on the surface of your cell phone or sleeping on a dirty pillowcase can be big culprits.

Lower cheeks: Poor dental hygiene. “Problems in the mouth, especially those involving the gums, will be visible here,” Shapiro says. Regularly brushing, flossing, and avoiding sugary foods and drinks will improve oral hygiene and blemishes associated with it.

Nose: Your nose is also linked to your heart. “Swelling or bulbous changes of the nose signify high blood pressure,” notes Shapiro. To remedy this, diet modification is key. Avoid energy drinks, reduce salt intake and eat more fruits and veggies to promote heart health and low blood pressure.

Ears: The ears are also associated with the kidneys—breaking out here may signal dehydration. Make sure to drink more water throughout the day and avoid consuming excess salt.

Chin: Linked to the small intestine. Again, diet changes can make a huge difference. “One should stay away from dairy products and oily meals,” Shapiro said. Adopt healthier eating habits, specifically ones that include more fruits and vegetables, to keep digestion running smoothly and nixing related skin problems.

Golden Divas pay attention to your face because it’s your blueprint to having beautiful skin and it’s your guide to having healthier flawless skin. 

Sources:
https://www.youbeauty.com/beauty/face-mapping-what-acne-is-trying-to-tell-about-your-health/