What’s Behind Your Breakouts: Your Guide For Decoding Your Blemishes

Ever wonder why around the same time each month you get a little pimple in the same spot? Or why suddenly, you’re breaking out all over your forehead? Well, we’re here to tell you you can decode those breakouts to find out the underlying problem beneath the blemish. Check out our guide for what’s behind your breakouts.

If you’re breaking out in areas 1 & 2:

You may be consuming a little too much processed food or sugar because this area reflects what’s going on in your digestive system. Also, be mindful of your hair products and any hats or headbands you wear as they may be creating sweat or buildup that can lead to pimples. Stressed out? This is where your skin will show it. Drink more water and watch the blemishes vanish.

If you’re breaking out in area 3:

Have you had lots of late nights partying hard? Well, your liver is angry at you and it’s showing it here. Likewise, if you’re experiencing a food allergy you may not be aware you have, it’s a good bet you’ll breakout between your brows. Again, try to drink lots of water and cut back on alcohol and excessive dairy.

If you’re breaking out in areas 4 & 5:

Dark circles + zits sounds like a nightmare, but really your kidneys are trying to tell you something. You’re dehydrated and need to start guzzling that H2O to make up for it. Stay away from coffee, soda, and alcohol – your kidneys and your skin will thank you.

If you’re breaking out in area 6:

Head to the doctor and check out your blood pressure if you’re experiencing pimples or breakouts on your nose, you could have poor circulation as well. Try to watch how much spicy food your consume and also give your makeup bag a good cleaning out – sometimes when we use expired products our skin lets us know to stop in this area.

If you’re breaking out in areas 7 & 8:

Blemishes around your ears let you know your kidneys need a little extra TLC. Try to get the recommended 8 glasses of water a day and watch your caffeine intake.

If you’re breaking out in areas 9 & 10:

Inflamed cheeks? If you’re a smoker or have bad allergies this is the area of your face that’s going to show it to the world. If neither of those categories is a fit for you check out your cell phones, pillow cases, and anywhere else you rest your cheek – they might be overdue for a cleaning.

If you’re breaking out in areas 11 & 12:

If you’re a lady it may be your time of the month if you’re seeing blemishes here. Stress and hormonal changes are the leading culprits for around the mouth and chin breakouts – try to gets lots of sleep, drink water, and relax as much as possible.

If you’re breaking out in area 13:

Having trouble with digestion? Your stomach needs a little love so try to cut out processed and greasy foods, and add fiber to your diet to flush out any toxins that may have found a home for themselves in your tummy.

If you’re breaking out in area 14:

Pimples around your neck and throat can be a sign that your body is trying to fight off an illness – try to take it easy and gets lots of rest.

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