Do you know how to improve your skin? It’s pretty simple really. And don’t feel that just because you have neglected your skin’s well being for years that you can’t begin to take charge today.
Print out the face mapping drawing (below), sit in front of a mirror and review each step, including the questions listed here. Once complete, you will know what products best fit your skin needs. But remember, consistency is vital. Without an ongoing skin care regimen, your efforts today are wasted. Stick with it and before you know it, your skin will be glowing!
QUESTION:
Look at Zone 1and 3. Is your skin congested? Is there a break out?
ANSWER:
Your shampoo is likely wrong for your skin type. It probably includes too much moisture. Make sure that you always rinse hair thoroughly at the hair line.
QUESTION:
Is it your skin dehydrated? Do you see horizontal lines?
ANSWER:
There are two ways to respond to this dilemma. First, you need to make sure that you properly remove makeup and cleansers. Secondly, there are very likely internal issues that cause this dehydration. Poor digestion and an obvious lack of water intake are major players. For those with a history of bladder problems skin dehydration is common.
QUESTION:
Look at Zone 2. Is it your skin congested? Do you see any redness, flakiness or vertical lines?
ANSWER:
Excess oil production and poor hygiene when removing eyebrow hair can cause these issues. It is imperative that you take care of your waxing or plucking in a clean area with sterile equipment. Wine, and a heavy intake of rich foods, possible lactose intolerance and late night eating can also be the cause.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 4 and 10. Does your skin Does your skin appear to be congested or burned? Do you have comedones (black heads)?
ANSWER:
Your shampoo includes too much moisture and not thoroughly rinsed from hair line. Telephone or cellular head sets can also lead to comedones. Nickel or metal allergies have also been known to cause this condition. You may also want to focus on the intake of caffeine and salt. In addition, possible kidney stress and dehydration can present with these symptoms.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 5 and 9. Is your skin sensitive to the environment? Do you see hot spots, broken capillaries, break outs, milia (white balls under the skin), vertical lines or hyperpigmentation?
ANSWER:
Allergies and sinus issues commonly affect this part of your skin. Comedogenic ingredients in makeup and improper telephone hygiene are also factors. Internally, lung stress from pollution, smoking or asthma, gum or other dental problems and long-term lung stress result in vertical lines.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 6 and 8. Does your skin have milia, fine lines, dark circles, puffiness, sensitivity or irritation to the eyelids?
ANSWER:
Comedogenic ingredients in makeup and makeup removers, inherited allergies, poor lymph flow and insufficient sun protection cause these issues. Kidney stress, poor elimination, poor water intake and vitamin deficiencies are also potential factors.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 7. Do you see congestion, comedones, broken capillaries, pigmentation on top lip or increased hair growth on the top lip?
ANSWER:
Your Mother warned you about this one! Touching your skin excessively is bad! Comedogenic ingredients in makeup, excess oil production, pigmentation and hair growth from oral contraceptives or smoking can also be factors. If you also have a red, slightly bulbous nose this may also be an indicator of high blood pressure. Hair or pigmentation on the top lip may also indicate a hormonal imbalance.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 11 and 13. Does your skin have undersurface congestion, comedones, breakouts or cystic lesions?
ANSWER:
Improper removal of makeup or cleanser, ingredients in makeup and excessive touching in the area are very likely the causes. Hormonal increase, especially prior to menstruation, is a possible indication of over activity or imbalance.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 12. Does your skin have undersurface congestion, breakout?
ANSWER:
An improper cleansing technique, comedogenic ingredients in makeup and, yes, leaning your head on your hands are all causes for this Zone 12 breakout. In addition, focus on improving your diet and look into possible food allergies, history of digestive problems if breakouts occur on center of chin.
QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 14. Do you spot a breakout, pigmentation variations, signs of aging, and/or sensitivity/redness/allergies?
ANSWER:
Check your fragrance. You will also need to focus on sufficient sun protection, especially if you are going through menopause. Adrenal issues due to high stress can also affect this part of your skin.
At this point you should have a good idea of what types of skin issues are unique to you. If this little test has raised any serious concerns, please speak you’re your Doctor. Take care of the medical issues and purchase the products that you’re your unique concerns.
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GOOD LUCK! BE HEALTHY and TAKE CARE YOURSELF!
