I think, everyone can agree, pimples suck. No one wants to have one and when we do we obsess over it. We sit in front of the mirror and pick and pick till we’re left with a bloody, pussy mess and then an ugly scar.
So why do these hideous things pop up on our face and always at the worst time? Believe it or not pimples are a great insight into what is going on inside our bodies. It’s like a map that is telling us where inside we are having problems, whether it be our heart, liver, stomach, or our reproductive systems.
Each region of the face coincides with a different part of the body. The image above displays this idea.
Now, you can figure out what you need to do in order to change some bad habits that you may have. That means cut down on smoking, drinking, and eating fatty, greasy foods.
The facial map technique is a great insight into what may be causing your breakouts, but there are other reasons we breakout. You may have a condition that requires a dermatologist’s assistance or you may just not take care of your skin.
I know, I know, you’re busy! Well newsflash, so is everyone else. I can’t tell you how many people come to me with acne problems and about half of them do nothing about it and expect me to miraculously change their skin in an hour. Well, that’s just not going to happen. I have no magic powers, unfortunately. So, if you do suffer from acne or the occasional pimple make sure you take extra care to keep your skin clean.
That means wash your face daily, morning and night. Ladies, don’t sleep with your makeup on. It can cause you to breakout and causes you to age faster, both aren’t good things.
Exfoliate, regularly. This means use a gentle scrub, something that has beads in it. You do this to get rid of dead skin cells, keep the pores clean, and the cells rejuvenating. Try to do it at least twice a week. Make sure NOT to do it every day! Everything in moderation. Too much exfoliation can lead to inflammation and dehydration.
Last but not least use a moisturizer, an oil free one. One that’s water-based so your skin won’t feel greasy. Moisturizing helps compensate for the over-production of oil. It tricks the skin into mimicking it, therefore you won’t produce your own, which can help prevent breakouts.
And if you really care, look for ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and retinols. There great for keeping the skin clean and getting rid of dead skin. They also help cells renew themselves in a healthy manner.
Other good ingredients are tea tree, witch hazel, turmeric, myrtle oil, orange, lemon, and ginger.
I think next week might be a good time to talk about the basics. Like what are you supposed to wash your face with.
The graph of how your face relates to the rest of your body is very interesting. I am curious: do the steps for cleansing and moisturizing that you suggest apply to people with dry skin too? I have very dry skin, but I do break out a tiny bit sometimes. If I cleanse my face gets even dryer than before, which is uncomfortable.
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It depends whether your skin is dry or if it's dehydrated. But relatively if you feel dry I would recommend using a milky cleanser (something that doesn't foam) because that's what strips the skin of it's natural moisture. Or if you like a foaming cleanser, then use one targeted towards sensitive skin. And then moisturize afterwards and don't use anything too heavy. If you breakout often try to find a water-based moisturizer.
ReplyDeleteI have got to say, I never would have even thought that specific spots on your face coincide with organs. That is one of those things you aren't told on a regular basis that could not only help you solve cosmetic issues, but also internal that you may not have even known were going on.
ReplyDeleteIs there any brand of products that you find to be better than others? Or do certain companies/brands work better on certain issues than others? I've always used Clean and clear but I find their products to be too harsh most of the time.
There are an endless amount of products to choose from. Narrowing it down can be hard, but I personally like to stay away from products that I can't understand what the ingredients say. Two things that are very damaging are alcohols and sodium laurel sulfate (a foaming agent). They both are really drying. Clean and clear is not my favorite brand, because as you said it's very harsh. I have a few favorite things from different lines, mainly Arcona and Naturopathica. But over-the-corner I like aveeno and some oil of olay products. Mostly for sensitive skin because they usually leave out things like perfumes, which can be irritating. And I do think that certain brands work better on certain issues then others.
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