Zones 1 & 3 - Left and Right side of Forehead
Look and feel for congestion and dehydration. Pay particular attention along the hairline and eyebrows. You are feeling for congestion that can occur from not cleansing thoroughly in these areas, especially if you wear eyebrow make-up and heavier foundation, or are not removing the cleanser effectively.
Traditionally, this zone is regarded as the "sister" to the bladder and digestive system. If you breakout frequently in this area, it might mean that you need to improve your elimination by drinking more water and eating more "whole" foods.
Zone 2 - Between the Eyebrows
Look and feel for congestion, areas of excess oil production and ingrown hairs. There may be excess oil production in this area causing breakouts. This could also be due to poor hygiene when removing eyebrow hair. Also check for vertical lines indicating dehydration to the area.
The middle of the forehead, between the eyebrows, is related to the liver. Congestion in this zone can indicate over consumption of alcohol, rich foods, and possibly a food allergy (such as lactose intolerance).
Zones 4 & 10 - Ears
Look for comedones and congestion. It is common to see comedones in the ears because product and shampoo collects in the ear well. If you use a telephone headset or cellular telephone (especially hands-free) regularly, you may also notice comedones behind the ear. You may also see sensitivity on the ear lobes due to nickel allergies.
The ears are a highly sensitive area related to the kidneys. If you notice that your ears are very hot, you might be stressing them out – drink plenty of plain water and cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
Zones 5 & 9 - Cheeks
Look for broken capillaries and subsurface congestion. Broken capillaries or congestion are common if you smoke, live with a smoker, have allergies, suffer from sinus problems or are getting over a chest infection (i.e. a cough or bronchitis). If there are milia and congestion in the cheek area, this could have been caused by a cosmetic blush or foundation that contains comedogenic ingredients. Sporadic breakouts in the lower area can relate to improper telephone hygiene.
The cheeks often give an accurate glimpse into any respiratory distress. Smokers or people suffering from allergies generally experience fine, broken capillaries or congestion in this area.
Zones 6 & 8 - Eyes
Look for milia, fine lines and dark circles. Milia in the eye area can be caused by make-up that contains comedogenic ingredients, such as synthetic colors and eye shadows that glitter or have a high shine. Also, the choice of products used to remove eye make-up can have significant effect.
The eye area is delicate and needs greater protection from the elements, and large sunglasses will protect this delicate tissue, thereby reducing sun damage and aging.
Dark circles or congestion under the surface of the eye orbit are often hereditary, but are worsened by poor elimination and lack of sleep. Eyelid irritation can mean allergies or a deficiency in the diet.
The eyes are truly a window to the body's health because they're related to the kidneys.
Zone 7 - Nose and Upper Lip (between the nose and lips)
Look and feel for congestion and broken capillaries. Zone 7 tends to have the most congestion of all the zones due to the excess of sebum production in this area. Also, look for broken capillaries around the nostrils, a sure indication of poor extraction technique.
Comedones along the lip line will indicate the use of lip balm, lipstick or lip liners with comedogenic ingredients (i.e. artificial color). Pigmentation or increased hair growth on the top lip may be caused by oral contraceptives.
A reddened nose can indicate heightened blood pressure, or the early stages of rosacea.
Zones 11 & 13 - Left and Right side of chin
Look and feel for undersurface congestion and breakouts. Undersurface congestion can be due to insufficient cleansing all the way down to the jaw-line, leaving make-up and cleanser residue.
If you've had extensive dental surgery done, you might notice a breakout along the jaw line, near the ears.
Zone 12 - Chin
Look and feel for undersurface congestion and breakouts. Undersurface congestion can be due to improper cleansing technique, comedogenic ingredients in make-up or leaning head on hands.
Breakouts or unusual hair growth can indicate hormonal imbalance, possibly caused by extreme stress. Premenstrual breakouts are also very common on the chin.
Zone 14 - Neck and Chest
Look for breakout activity, pigmentation and signs of aging. Pigmentation may reveal photosensitivity to fragrances over a long period of time or insufficient application of sun care products to the neck and chest area. This area is commonly exposed to the sun and should always be protected because it is the first Zone to really show signs of aging on a woman.
Don't forget to include your neck in your treatment regimen - its skin is just as fragile as that on your face, so it definitely needs the benefits of moistuisation and sun protection
