Your Full Guide to Face Mapping
Clear Skin Affirmation:
“My skin is clearing up. I am nourishing my skin. I trust the healing process. I let go of the outcome. I have inner peace. I use positive thinking to manifest positive outcomes. I know my skin is healing.”
Face mapping or reading traditionally stems from ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
Face mapping and reading, is more intricate than just the surface of the skin and is a lot more important than just aging. Acne tends to develop in specific zones of your face as the end result of stress, blood pressure, hydration, digestive wellbeing, and other internal concerns.
Face mapping techniques focus on the fact that acne comes out in different zones of your face that are triggered by different factors. Face mapping does not originate in modern science.
The face is divided into three main zones – upper, middle, and lower. Any issues with the organs and the systems – immune, excretory, endocrine, digestive, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory – will show up on the face in the form of breakouts, redness, dryness, or irritation.
In the end, the location of your breakouts definitely holds meaning, and knowing what it means can help you get your health back on track and banish your blemishes for good. When I started breaking out and really wanted to understand why I had no idea what face mapping was. Once I knew more and studied the specifics, I now look to it every time I get a breakout to figure out where it may be coming from or connected in my body. Sometimes it can be related to stress, poor eating habits, polluted air, drinking too much coffee, or alcohol. Overall, I love face mapping, because it helps me figure out what to cut out and what to add to my diet and lifestyle!
Now, let’s break it down…
FOREHEAD – BLADDER & INTESTINES
The upper part of the forehead reflects the bladder, and the lower part, the intestines, and digestion. Issues in this area could relate to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary tract infections. Conditions like IBS can really trigger this to breakout.
To- D0
* Go to bed regularly before 10 pm and wake up early around 6 am
* Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins
* Eliminate alcohol or consume less
* Eliminate sugar and carbonated beverages
* Eat more raw food and take prebiotics and probiotics
* Digestive enzymes may be required with meals
* Drink kombucha and eat more kimchi and sauekraut
* Chew food well to improve digestion
* Practice 30 minutes of light exercise every day – outdoors is particularly beneficial. Yin Yoga is ideal.
* Practice relaxation or meditation techniques for 20 minutes each day
* Keep a daily food diary to see if breakouts relate to breakouts
* Make sure hair products are not irritating the hairline
EARS & TEMPLES – KIDNEYS
Dehydration, poor lymphatic circulation. When the kidneys are involved, it indicates a deeper level of aging and stress. Nourish the kidneys with proper hydration.
To-Do
* Drink plenty of water – add a squeeze of lime or lemon
* Avoid smoking and alcohol
* Eliminate sweetened and caffeinated beverages
* Make the salt switch from processed table salt to sea salt
* Cooling foods like celery and watermelon
* Cut out processed food, fast food, and junk food
* Cleanse regularly especially when you are sweating.
BETWEEN THE BROWS – LIVER & STOMACH
When the liver is overloaded with too much hormone such as androgens or estrogens, too much alcohol or caffeine, or inflammatory bi-products from food the resulting overload can result in skin conditions such as acne. Acne between the eyebrows can form as a result of excess oil and debris on the skin. Pimples that form in the area between the eyebrows can indicate a problem with liver function. There are a number of over-the-counter, natural, and prescription remedies that can help combat acne between eyebrows.
To-Do
* Exercise, but avoid overly strenuous exercise that can be heating
* Yoga is ideal and brisk walking
* Get more sleep 7-8 hours
* Avoid alcohol and smoking
* Eat lighter foods and cut back on dairy and red meat
* Avoid late-night snacks
* Get plenty of fresh air
NOSE & UPPER CHEEK – HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Acne and oiliness can be connected to your circulation, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Skin conditions like rosacea tend to show up in this zone. Indoor and outdoor air pollution, bad circulation, and high blood pressure can all play havoc with this area of the face. Maintain healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
To- Do
* Increase cayenne, garlic, and reishi mushroom
* Increase green tea and chlorella
* Eat less meat and salt
* Eat foods that are not too hot or cold
* Get more exercise and fresh air every single day
* Massage the area around your nose to improve circulation, we really believe in gua sha and reflexology massage
* Check Vitamin B levels and maybe take a practitioner-recommended supplement.
RIGHT CHEEK – LUNGS & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Relate to issues with sinuses and allergies. Pollution, smoking, and asthma will damage this part of the skin. Get plenty of exercise, stay away from pollution, and stop smoking. Breathing exersises can really help with acne located here.
To-Do
* Drink lots of green vegetable juices including dark leafy greens kale, cucumber, and celery
* Drink lots of water with lemon
* Avoid fast food, junk food, and hydrogenated fats
* Avoid sugar, mango, taro root, wine, and seafood, or other foods you may be sensitive to
* Get more fresh air
* Use a toxin-free and fragrance-free laundry detergent
* Change pillowcases frequently and ideally sleep on a silk pillowcase
* Clean your cell phone! It carries so much bacteria
LEFT CHEEK – DENTAL, LIVER & STOMACH
Exposure to air pollution and smoke, gum issues, or inflammation in the mouth or tooth sockets. Lower left cheek acne could represent dental health, so have your teeth professionally cleaned every six months and keep your gums and teeth healthy by flossing and brushing after you eat.
To-Do
* Maintain a normal daily routine
* Keep a positive mood by practicing meditation and relaxation techniques for 20 minutes each day
* Eat more cooling foods such cucumber, melons, and green beans
* Don’t overeat and avoid processed foods and junk foods
* The liver is the strongest from 1-3 AM so this is when you should be sleeping
* The liver is weakest at 1-5 PM so make your workload easier at this time
* Rest your eyes by palming them for 5 minutes every hour if you work in the afternoons
* Be extra cleanly by washing your face more if you live in a polluted city
* Use a toxin-free and fragrance-free laundry detergent
* Change pillow-cases frequently and ideally sleep on a silk pillowcase
* Clean cell phones regularly
MOUTH & LIP AREA – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Breakouts are associated with hormonal imbalances and issues. Menstrual problems or increased stress levels will trigger the release of cortisol.
To-d0
* Consider food sensitivities and toxic build-up
* Eat more fiber by including more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
* Avoid spicy and fried foods
* Massage the abdominal area in a clockwise motion
* Use a natural and organic toothpaste and lip balm
JAWLINE AND CHIN – STOMACH, KIDNEY & REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
Pimples in the middle of the chin are associated with the digestive system. Eating too much fat or sweet food can cause problems in this area as well as excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption. Stress is also a huge part of acne in this area. Try to maintain a balanced diet (what you eat and what you watch) and eat plenty of fruits and fiber to improve stomach health.
To-Do
* Reduce the habit of eating before bed
* Avoid hydrogenated fats and processed sugars
* Eat plenty of fiber from fresh fruit and vegetables
* Get adequate rest and nap during the day if possible
* Reduce stress as much as possible by practicing yoga and meditation
* Get 20 minutes of exercise each day
* Sleep early and wake up early and get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night
* Massage your body for relaxation, particularly the abdomen
* Practice proper hygiene
* Check toothpaste, mouthwash, and lip products
* Drink spearmint and peppermint tea
NECK – THYROID
Good cholesterol production from saturated fats is the precursor of your most important hormones. Eating the wrong foods, being under artificial lights, and being disconnected from nature can disturb healthy hormone levels and balance.
To-Do
* Get fresh air and avoid artificial lights
* Eat grass-fed meat and avoid hormone-injected meat
* Increase saturated fats like organic ghee
* Drink adequate water
* Sungazing every day in the early morning barefoot on the grass or sand is beneficial for grounding
* Get your hormones checked for imbalances
* Take Omega-3 supplements to help regulate hormones
* Take Vitamin D and Magnesium supplements both are needed for proper hormone function
* Avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates
