Chinese Facial Reading & Cosmetic Acupuncture

Did you know Traditional Chinese Medicine views your face as a map indicating the overall health and wellness of your body? 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine what affects one organ affects the other, what affects one system ultimately affects the whole of the body. There are many philosophies which break this idea down. However, the unifying principle of these philosophies is that everything in the body is interconnected.

Chinese Face Mapping runs on the construct and understanding that everything on the outside is a direct reflection of what is going on inside. Considering that our Skin is our largest organ, which makes up the canvas of our external body, it only makes sense that if something is wrong with it something might also be wrong with the internal organs too. 
Below are the specific regions of the face and the significance of lines and blemishes in these areas:

Forehead

​Relate to the digestion, problems with food absorption and assimilation. Organs involve: Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine and Small Intestine. Acne is common in this area and the Horizonal lines. The line along the very top of the forehead relates to the Urinary Bladder channel.

Between the Eyebrows

​Relates to the Liver. Large out breaks of acne indicate the presence of Liver fire. The large vertical line directly between the eyebrows is very common in this area. Two smaller vertical lines related to the Stomach above the border of the nose and the eyes can represent blood sugar issues such as diabetes.

Upper Eyelids and Eyebrows

​Dropping or puffiness of the upper eyelids are related to the Spleen. It also can reflect the strength of several organs, Liver, San jiao, Spleen and Kidney.

Temples

​The area of the temple is related to the Gall Bladder and the Spleen. It is common to see clusters of acne in this area. The crows feet also run across this are and are related to the Gall Bladder and Spleen.

Nose

​The nose is controlled by the Lungs. Redness around the nostrils and next to the nose is associated with heat and usually wind heat in the Lungs. Acne in this area is also associated with lung wind heat. The tip of the nose represents the Heart. A vertical line at the tip of the nose is associated with Heart deficiency.

Below the eyes

​Dark marks in this area indicate Kidney deficiency or blood stagnation. Swelling and bags under the eyes represent issues with the Spleen. A line running from the center of the eye down indicate issues with the Stomach and wrinkles below the outer corner of the eye are related to Stomach and Large Intestine.

Around the mouth

​Issues of discoloration, lack of muscle tone or dryness are related to digestion issues. Redness or inflammation are signs of internal heat. Signs of yellowness or green indicates dampness. Overly moist lips indicate dampness in Spleen and dryness means fluid deficiency.

Cheeks

​A lot of inflammation or acne relates to heat in small intestine. The area in front of the ear is associated with the Liver and Gall Bladder. The nasolabial groove relates to issues of the Gall Bladder. The lower cheek outside the lateral edges of the mouth s associated with the Lungs. A vertical line in this area indicates issues with the lungs and is very common in smokers. This line is also associated with grief, an emotion that can affect the Lung.

Face Mapping is an ancient practice that links what shows up on your face to your inner health. This is why redness, dry patches or Acne can be directly attributed to the inner workings of your body. Face Mapping can give you valuable insights because each section of your face represents vital organs. 

Cosmetic Acupuncture skincare specialists are trained to understand the systemic difference between a blemish on your forehead and one on your cheek. Being able to benefit the whole person as part of a localized cosmetic treatment increases the benefits and leads to longer lasting results. This is a key differentiating factor between Cosmetic Acupuncture and other cosmetic treatments available on the market.

References:

The Wisdom of Your Face by Jean Haner

Facial Enhancement Acupuncture; Clinical Use and Application by Paul Adkins

WhiteLotus Holistic Cosmetic Acupuncture; The Natural Guide to Rejuvenating Facial Acupuncture

by Anthony Kingston with Kamila Kingston