FACE MAP REMEDIES

Forehead

• Go to bed early (10pm) and wake up early (6am). Even if you can’t fall asleep, it’s good to relax so your liver can rest and be ready for work the next day

• Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins

• Drink less soda and carbonated beverages

• 20-30 minutes of light exercise every day, especially outdoors

• Practice relaxation techniques to worry less

• Get enough sleep with a regular sleep schedule

• Eat healthy foods, chewing thoroughly to improve your digestion

• Reduce refined sugar in your diet

• Keep a daily food diary to see if your acne is related to certain food groups (like dairy)

• Practice better hygiene (i.e. washing bangs and hair, cleaning hats)

• Check if shampoos, conditioners, and hair products are irritating skin

Temples

• Eat less processed food, junk food, and fast food

• Reduce the amount of unhealthy fat in your diet (healthy fats from avocado and fish are okay)

• Eat cooling foods like bitter melon, cucumbers, and gourds

• Practice better hygiene, especially during the summer and if you wear makeup and/or sweat a lot

Between the Brows

• Exercise, but avoid overly strenuous exercise

• Get more sleep

• Avoid alcohol

• Avoid smoking

• Eat lighter foods and foods that are less “rich” (like butter and cheese)

• Avoid late night snacks

Nose

• Eat less pungent foods (spices, garlic, etc)

• Eat less meat

• Eat less salt

• Eat warm temperature foods (not too cold or hot)

• Get more fresh air

• Exercise everyday (like going for a walk)

• Massage the area around your nose for better circulation

• Make sure you are getting enough Vitamin B

Lip Area

• Eat more fiber

• Include more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet

• Eat less spicy and fried foods

• Massage abdominal area in a clockwise motion

• Change your toothpaste and/or chapstick

Left Cheek

• Maintain a normal daily routine

• Try to keep a positive mood

• Eat more cooling foods such as gourds, winter melons, and green beans

• Don’t overeat, especially junk food

• Try to decompress and relax

• The liver is the strongest from 1-3 AM. This is when you should be sleeping

• The liver is weakest at 1-5 PM, so schedule difficult work for the morning

• If you have to work in the afternoon, rest your eyes for 5 minutes every hour

• Practice proper hygiene, especially if you live in a polluted city

• Check laundry detergent for any irritating ingredients

• Change pillow cases frequently if you sleep on this side of your face

• Clean cell phones with rubbing alcohol

• Lower left cheek acne could represent poor dental health, so keep your gums and teeth healthy by flossing and brushing regularly

Right Cheek

• Avoid fast food and junk food

• Avoid mango, taro root, wine, and seafood or other foods you may be sensitive to

• Eat less sugar

• Get more fresh air

• The lung is strongest at 7-9 AM. This is the best time for aerobic exercise

• Practice proper hygiene, especially if you live in a polluted city

• Check laundry detergent for any irritating ingredients

• Change pillow cases frequently if you sleep on this side of your face

• Clean cell phones with rubbing alcohol

• Lower right cheek acne could represent poor dental health, so keep your gums and teeth healthy by flossing and brushing regularly

Chin and Jaw

• Reduce the habit of eating before bed

• Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables

• Get more rest

• Get your hormones checked for imbalances

• Get 20 minutes of exercise each day

• Sleep early and wake up early, getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night

• Reduce stress as much as possible (yoga, meditating, listening to music, writing in a journal, etc.)

• Massage your body for relaxation, particularly the abdomen

• Practice proper hygiene

• Check toothpaste, mouthwash, and chapsticks

• Drink spearmint tea

• Take omega-3s to help regulate hormones