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Zones
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Position
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The Face Map
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What To Expect
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Traditional
Considerations
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Chinese
Diagnosis
Considerations
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1 and 3
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Left and right sides of forehead.
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* Congestion under skin's
surface, along hairline
and eyebrows.
* Possible breakouts.
* Dehydration.
* Horizontal lines.
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* Shampoo is not
thoroughly rinsed from
hairline.
* Ingredients in hair
products can be
comedogenic or
irritating.
* Improper removal of
make-up or cleanser.
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Digestion & Bladder
* Poor digestion
* Insufficient water intake.
* Possible history of
bladder problems.
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2
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Between the eyebrows
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* Congestion
* Redness
* Flakiness
* Vertical lines / furrows
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* Poor extraction
technique
* Comedogenic
ingredients in make-up
* Excess oil production
* Pigmentation and hair
growth from oral
contraceptives or
smoking
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Liver
* Wine and dine area
* Heavy intake of rich
foods
* Possible lactose
intolerance
* Late night eating
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4 and 10
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Right and left ears
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* Comedones
* Congestion
* Heat
* Sensitised skin
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* Improper removal of
make-up or cleanser
* Comedogenic
ingredients in make-up
* Constant touching of
the area
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Kidneys
* Excessive caffeine and /
or salt intake
* Possible kidney stress
* Poor water intake
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5 and 9
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Right and left cheeks
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* Sensitised skin and hot
spots
* Broken capillaries
* Breakouts
* Milia
* Vertical lines
* Hyperpigmentation
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* Improper cleansing
technique
* Comedogenic
ingredients in make-up
* Leaning the head on
the hand
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Lungs ( upper cheek)
Gums and Teeth ( lower cheek )
* Lung stress from
pollution, smoking or
asthma
* Gum or tooth problems
* Long-term lung stress
shows with vertical lines
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6 and 8
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Right and left eyes
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* Milia
* Fine lines
* Dark circles
* Puffiness
* Sensitised skin
* Irritation to eyelids
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* Fragrance usage
* Insufficient sun
protection
* Flushing, especially in
menopausal clients
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Kidneys and Allergies
* Kidney stress
* Poor elimination
* Poor water intake
* Deficiencies in the diet
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7
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Nose and area above upper lip
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* Congestion and
comedones
* Broken capillaries
* Pigmentation on top of
lip
* Increased hair growth
on top of lip
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* Shampoo is not
thoroughly rinsed from
the hairline
* Ingrediants in hair
products can be
comedogenic or irritaiing
* Improper removal of
make-up or cleanser
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Heart and reproduction
* Red, slightly bulbous
nose may indicate high
blood pressure
* Hair or pigmentation on
top lip may indicate
hormonal imbalance
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11 and 13
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Left and right side of chin
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* Undersurface congestion
/ comedones
* Breakouts
* Custic lesions
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* Excess oil production
* Poor hygiene when
removing eyebrow hair
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Ovaries
* Hormonal increase,
especially prior to
menstruation
* Possible indication of
overactivity or imbalance
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12
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Center of chin
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* Undersurface congestion
* Breakouts
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* Shampoo is not rinsed
properly from the ear
well
* Telephone or cellular
headset use may lead
to comedones
* Nickel or metal allergies
on earlobe
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Small Intestine
* Poor diet and possible
food allergies
* History of digestive
problems if breakouts
occur on centre of chin
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14
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Neck and chest
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* Breakout activity
* Pigmentation
* Signs of aging
* Sensitivity / redness /
allergies
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*Allergies and sinus
problems
* Comedogenic ingrdients
in make-ip
* Improper telephone
hygiene
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Stress
* Adrenal stress due to
high stress levels
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