This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal Poly chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Acne and the occasional big zit can be serious problems for all of us (especially the day before a date or special occasion.) Have you wondered what those sudden pimples are telling you?
According to some Chinese Medicine practitioners and beauty gurus like bubzbeauty, certain parts of the face represent internal areas of the body. This is called “Face Mapping.” According to this theory, eating or cutting out certain foods, exercise, regular sleep (and maybe a normal check-up at the doctor’s) can help calm your acne as well as improve the health of your internal organs.
Find What’s Wrong with Your Body and Cures with this Face Map!
o eat less spicy foods and meat
o lower cholesterol by eating more nuts, avocados, fish and flax seeds
o go outside and get some fresh air
7 & 8: Kidneys
o drink less coffee, alcohol, and other dehydrating drinks
o increase water intake
9 & 10: Respiratory System
o if you smoke or have allergies, your cheeks are more likely to break out
o eat more cooling foods (cucumbers, gourds)
o go for a jog/bike ride and get some fresh air
o avoid acidic foods (meat, dairy, alcohol)
o your cell phone and pillow may have lots of dirt, so clean them often
11 & 12: Hormones and Stress
o stress is a big factor — remember to get enough sleep and drink water regularly
o take omega-3 to help regulate hormones
13: Stomach
o include more fiber in your diet
o drink herbal tea to flush away toxins
14: Illness (cold or flu)
o get enough sleep
o drink more water — always stay hydrated
o ingest more vitamin C (orange juice)
This face map may not be 100% accurate when it comes to answering why that pimple “island” has appeared on your face, but it helps us understand our bodies and motivates us our less healthy habits. Of course, you should keep in mind there are other contributing factors (changing skincare, makeup build-up from not cleaning it properly, and allergic reactions) that may cause breakouts.
If you’re interested in finding more about the cause of your breakouts, this is a great page to read.
And check out famous youtube guru, bubzbeauty’s video on Face Mapping!
