The skin is our biggest organ. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed and everything our body wants out is eliminated.
When we ‘break out’ in pimples or blackheads it could be attributed to a number of reasons, such as liver health, diet, stress, bowel health, kidney waste, digestion, immunity or hormonal balance.
These are the reasons behind facial breakouts according to Chinese herbal medicine:
Forehead
- Too much refined sugar in the diet – drink less soft drink and use stevia or xylitol in your beverages
- Lack of sleep – try to get 8 hours every night
- Toxin build up – drink plenty of water to flush the toxins out
- Stress – get out for a brisk walk, take a boxing class
- Keep a daily food diary to see if your acne is related to certain food groups
- Change shampoos, conditioners, and hair products to organic and paraben-free
Temples
- Avoid processed food, junk food, fast food, saturated or hydrogenated fats
- Eat cooling foods like cucumbers
- Practice better hygiene, especially during the summer and if you wear makeup and/or sweat a lot
Between the Brows
- Smoking and alcohol consumption include possible causes
- Eat lighter foods and foods that are less “rich” (like full fat dairy)
- Avoid late night snacks
Nose
- Too much fatty meat, sodium and oily foods
- Get more fresh air
- Exercise everyday (like going for a walk)
Left Cheek
- Eat more cooling foods like green beans
- The liver is the strongest from 1-3 AM. This is when you should be sleeping
- The liver is weakest at 3-5 PM, so schedule difficult work for the morning
- Practice proper hygiene, especially if you live in a polluted city
- Check laundry detergent for any irritating ingredients
- Change pillow cases frequently if you sleep on this side of your face
- Clean cell phones with rubbing alcohol
- Lower left cheek acne could represent poor dental health, so keep your gums and teeth healthy by flossing and brushing regularly
Right Cheek
- Avoid fast food, junk food and sugar
- Avoid mango, wine, and seafood
- The lung is strongest at 7-9 AM. This is the best time for aerobic exercise.
- Practice proper hygiene, especially if you live in a polluted city
- Check laundry detergent for any irritating ingredients
- Change pillow cases frequently if you sleep on this side of your face
- Clean cell phones with rubbing alcohol
Lip Area
- Eat more fibre, fruits and vegetables
- Change your toothpaste and/or chapstick
Chin and Jaw
- Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables
- Get your hormones checked for imbalances
- Take Omega-3s to help regulate hormones
– Elisha Danine, Nutritionist
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