Face Mapping
What good is it to have loads of skin care products when you’re sabotaging your face with what you put in your body? The solution to your acne, hyperpigmentation, undereye bags could be what you are ingesting internally. Here are a few tips and tricks to getting the skin you deserve.
What is your face trying to tell you?
PIMPLES ON THE FOREHEAD
This could indicate internal symptoms, such as problems with the liver and stomach congestion.
What should you do?
Drink plenty of water to flush out any toxins. You should also eat more liver-friendly foods, such as leafy green vegetables, and cut out processed foods, as well as caffeine.
DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES
Dark circles that persist despite ¬regular, restful and sufficient sleep may be a result of food intolerances.
What should you do?
Try removing dairy and wheat from your diet and see if the dark circles improve.Another culprit is alcohol – even in moderate amounts, this can cause ¬darkness around the eyes. Try to reduce alcohol consumption.
ACNE ON THE JAWLINE
Acne here may result from eating lots of dairy, sugar and refined foods, such as burgers, chips, crisps and fizzy drinks.
What should you do?
Eat more fresh foods and replace fizzy drinks with water to flush out toxins. Ensure the affected areas are cleaned thoroughly.
SORES AROUND MOUTH
“Sores in the corner of the mouth, may indicate a deficiency of B vitamins,” says Nataliya.
What should you do?
“Try ¬introducing more whole grains into your diet, along with green ¬vegetables and meat – all are full of vitamin B. ¬Alternatively, you could try taking a vitamin B supplement.”
DRY SKIN/ INFLAMMATION ON THE CHIN
These are sure signs that there is a problem with the digestive system and bowels.
What should you do?
“Gently ¬massaging in circles and pinching and releasing the chin can help with constipation.”
DARK PATCHES
These can be caused by medication or illness so be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
Age spots, on the other hand, maybe the body’s way of ridding itself of ¬toxins.
What should you do?
“Eat more fresh foods, drink more water and massage a small amount of castor oil on to existing age spots.”
OILY SKIN
Oily skin can be caused or ¬worsened by your diet.
What should you do?
“Pay attention to your diet. As you get older, your skin produces less sebum. Choose the right cleanser to keep it under control and use a face mask regularly.”
DRY LIPS
Dry lips show ¬possible internal ¬dehydration, vitamin B deficiency or you could be low in iron intake.
What should you do?
Check with your GP and ¬hydrate skin by drinking plenty of water.
