According to Ayurveda, the forehead is ruled by the Vata dosha (keep your eyes peeled for a future instalment on our blog regarding doshas!) and relates to the nervous system, liver and digestive system; meaning stress and internal stagnation are probably causing breakouts here. Conditions like IBS can show up here via breakouts or lines. We prescribe a detox fast or consuming lots of dietary fibre, along with several doses of meditation to remedy this trigger.
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Eyes
Under the eyes is linked to bodily fluids. Stress or a lack of water can lead to puffiness, eye bags, or dark circles. Plus, puffiness and swollen lower eyelids are said to indicate impaired kidney function. Either increasing, if you drink too little, or decreasing, if you drink too much, water will help, as will measures that kindle the body’s digestive fire, such as adding more spices to your recipes and making sure to thoroughly masticate your food.
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Cheeks
The cheeks relate to the stomach, spleen, and respiratory system. Patchiness or discoloration on the cheeks can indicate sluggishness of metabolic rate and low absorption of nutrients. Red cheeks may be a sign of stomach inflammation. Additionally, cheeks are linked to lung function (think about how red your face gets during a strenuous workout that has you breathing hard), so pay attention to the quality of your breath and consider yogic breathing exercises. Breakouts in this area may be linked to allergies or sinus issues.
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Nose
Both the cheeks and nose are governed by the Pitta dosha (the fire element), thus breakouts here can indicate internal inflammation. The nose is closely related to your circulatory system, so if you find yourself breakout out there, it might indicate a blood pressure issue. To counteract inflammation, we prescribe a Mediterranean diet (and significantly reduce refined carbs and all kinds of processed foods!) - Up the amounts of essential fatty acids in your diet as your body metabolises these fatty acids into compounds called resolvins and protectins, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Skin issues around the nose could also allude to heart-related blockages, showing up in the form of redness or blackheads and oiliness or breakouts, which could be a signs of blood pressure of cholesterol problems.
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Chin
The jawline and chin are a Kapha dosha ruled area. Ever noticed that when your moon is due you get spots on your chin? Well, tale-as-old-as-time across the board, in face mapping the jawline and chin are said to correspond with the hormonal and reproductive system. Thus this area is most likely to allude to hormonal imbalances, which obviously also means you're more likely to break out here around your menstrual cycle. Reducing stress as much as possible, getting adequate sleep and exercising will help banish blemishes around this area.
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