What does your skin say about your health?

Is your skin not looking as radiant as it used to? Your skin is a direct visual of the state of your health. Skin specialists use a skin map to help diagnose and choose the correct treatment. Let’s talk about what they look for and what it means.

What does your skin say about your health?

BREAKOUTS ON FOREHEAD –

ORGANS LINKED: BLADDER AND INTESTINES

Breakouts on the forehead can be caused by sweat, greasy hear or not removing makeup properly.

If these are not the cause, it could be due to the digestive system that is not in top form. You may also be eating too fast or consuming too little water.

Quick Fix:

Increase intake of foods rich in enzymes to help break down food such as papaya, pineapple or mango.
Drink at least 8 glasses of pure water per day and cut down on refined sugars.
Regular facial cupping massage is a simple to use tool to deeply cleanse the skin and prevent a build-up of dead skin cells blocking g the pores.

T-ZONE CONGESTION

ORGANS LINKED: LIVER AND STOMACH

This is a common area that is very reactive to toxic overload in the body. Too little water and too much oily foods, alcohol and instant coffee can leave you with an unwanted breakout. Hormones are also to blame, but usually when there is also a high intake of sugar. Sugar disrupts balanced production of hormones and insulin.

Quick Fix:

Avoid deep-fat fried and sugary foods
A natural liver booster is recommended – ask at your local health shop
Placement and massage cupping is recommended to assist the liver in detoxification and stress overload

BLACKHEADS ON NOSE:

ORGANS INVOLVED: HEART AND CIRCULATION

Exfoliation is key to prevent a build-up of debris, dead skin cells and oil. These mentioned stretch the pores, creating permanent ducts where debris can settle, leading to blackheads.

Quick Fix:

Add enough Omega 3 to your diet. This supplement helps to decrease inflammation, elasticise skin and provides nourishment to the cells.
Exfoliate 3 times per week with an enzymatic exfoliant

LIP AREA –

ORGANS INVOLVED: INTESTINES AND HORMONAL BALANCE

Ovulation (around day14) is a pure trigger for a woman to encounter a breakout. If this is not the case, stress can have a great influence on hormones.

Quick Fix

A spot treatment that will address the bacteria is recommended for short term use.
Ensure you get enough sleep and de-stress by choosing a hobby you enjoy.
There are many natural hormones balancing remedies available. These are a healthier option to treat your body in a friendly manner and not just masking the symptoms.
Regular Abdominal massage is recommended on a daily basis.

CHIN – ORGANS INVOLVED: STOMACH, KIDNEYS, AND REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

If your chin is looking like a war-zone, you may have to look at what you are eating. Greasy foods and dehydration can create quite a breakout. Hormones are to blame as well, especially if it occurs during your ovulation period or teenage years.

Quick Fix:

Avoid greasy foods

No Picking!

Tea tree oil helps reduce the inflammation and bacteria

CHEEKS –

ORGANS LINKED: LUNGS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

On the cheeks, you may find broken capillaries. This is usually caused by sinus pressure. Over exposure to heat or cold can also cause damage. Studies show that cigarette smoke is directly linked to congestion and enlarged pores on the cheeks.

Quick Fix:

Quit smoking or at least try to cut down
Wash your skin morning and night with a gentle cleanser.
Cut down on mucus causing foods such as dairy
Breathing exercises assists to increase oxygen to the cells

NECK –

ORGAN INVOLVED: THYROID

Those with an underactive thyroid may see regular breakouts in this area. This is due to the fact that people with underactive thyroid have less progesterone. This hormone is key to fight acne.