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When it comes to health, you must always listen to your body, especially your skin. Issues of the face like acne and blemishes often indicate underlying health issues, and one has to be careful. Along with routine check-ups, especially in your 30s and 40s, men and women also have to be cognizant about certain zits and acne, and their placement. Read on to find out more.
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According to Ayurveda and gut health coach Dr Dimple Jangda, acne on the face can indicate internal organ health. She explained in an Instagram post that an acne that is located on the jaw or chin could signal hormonal imbalances. Hormones can 'over-stimulate the oil glands' and it can lead to clogging of pores where the acne bacteria grow.
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Dr Jangda said acne on the cheek can be a sign of 'high sugar consumption', or toxins from the environment. It is, therefore, important to clean up your diet and limit your intake of anything sweet to help with the clear-up of cheek breakouts. Wash your face at the end of the day to remove acne-causing buildup, she suggested.
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According to the gut health coach, this indicates poor health of the small intestine and bladder. Your body may be having a hard time breaking down certain foods and you may be dehydrated, experiencing stress, lack of sleep, or having a poor diet. It is important to address these issues pronto.
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This acne corresponds to problems in the liver. These breakouts can be caused by eating sugary and greasy foods; drinking alcohol; and having food allergies and intolerances. "Foods high in fat, inhibit blood flow and circulation and lead to bloating. Sugar can create inflammation and lead to redness and blemishes. Alcohol creates inflammation in your skin and can be dehydrating. It also decreases your body’s level of vitamin A, a powerful natural antioxidant that helps cell turnover and renewal," the expert explained.
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Having acne above the eyebrows means there is something wrong with the immune system. Apparently, breakouts may happen when you are sick, or about to fall sick. In order to prevent them, the expert suggested avoiding sugary and greasy processed foods, increasing sleeping hours, increasing water intake, and eliminating stressors.
