Last month, we began exploring the powerful connection between your skin and your inner health through the lens of skin mapping. I hope it helped you feel more in tune with your body and a little more empowered in your wellness journey.
This month, we’re continuing that conversation guiding you through the remaining five regions of the face and what they might be revealing about your internal well-being. Remember, your skin isn’t betraying you — it’s communicating with you. And learning to listen is a beautiful act of self-care.
If you missed it, here is a link to the first part of this, covering 5 regions of the face: Your Guide To Skin Mapping Pt. 1
Now, let’s look at the remaining 5!
Middle Region of Cheeks: The middle region of the cheeks is a window to the stomach and lungs. This area of the face is notorious for rosacea as well as breakouts and hyperpigmentation. Consider common allergens like wheat and dairy. Try alkalizing your body by eating plenty of green vegetables and reducing acid-forming foods like alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
Lower Cheeks and Nose: The lower cheeks and nose get bossed around by the liver and stomach. This area is prone to wrinkles and breakouts and can usually be blamed on food intolerances and toxic buildup. Clean up your diet and add in some cleansing vegetable juice. Experiment to see what type of eating approach is sustainable for you and optimizes your baseline.
Mouth Region: The mouth region is also connected to the stomach. Consider food sensitivities and toxic buildup. You may want to try a gentle detox or an elimination diet and add more green vegetables and fiber to your meals.
Jawline: The jawline is a window to the ovaries and/or colon, and breakouts here can be triggered by hormonal stress, especially in women. A consistent menstrual cycle can help keep hormones and circulation healthy. While menstruating, women should include a lot of greens and hydrating foods. Try a balanced, low-glycemic diet of lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Keep stress levels under control and ensure that you are getting quality sleep.
Lymph Nodes: The lymph nodes can gauge stress levels and can often determine if the body is trying to fight off illness. Our glands swell when they are fighting off bacteria – a good sign that our bodies are working to process the bad stuff. If your glands feel irritated or swollen, take the time to unwind by practicing self-care. Extra rest, a balanced diet, yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation can all help reduce emotional and physical stress that interferes with your body’s natural healing process.
Skin mapping is a very specific technique, but it all comes down to balancing your baseline health, improving your immunity, pinpointing sensitivities, and discovering the approach that truly works for you, not against you.
While this guide can be helpful, it is very important to remember that no two people are the same, and every individual will require a different protocol for optimal health, both inside and out.
By: Sheetal Ramchandani
