What do YOUR pimples say about you?

While aches and pains are common signs of illness, one expert has revealed how your face can be a reflection of your inner health too.

According to Sydney-based skin expert Emma Hobson, who is Education Manager at the International Dermal Institute, your face can act like a map of what is happening with your health.

She shared with Body+Soul what pimples you need to pay attention to.

FOREHEAD

We are often told that eating well and staying hydrated helps with skin care but you may not know that dehydration and a bad diet might play out on your forehead.

‘This area is believed to be linked to the stomach and bladder so pimples here can indicate an unhappy gut,’ Emma explained.

‘That could be from a poor diet, stress or food intolerances – or even from not drinking enough water.’

CHIN

As many teenagers may know the chin is the main hormonal breakout zone.

These breakouts can hit during major hormonal moments such as when you’re a teenager, during your period and possibly during changes in your 20s and 30s.

‘The chin is also linked to the large intestine, so food allergies and a poor diet might also be a factor,’ said Emma.

‘Adding more fibre and water to your diet can help.’

CHEEKS

Emma stated that break outs on the cheeks are often linked to irritation in your lungs.

‘It’s common to see more of this in springtime, when people are affected by the pollen in the air.

‘Pollution can also upset your lungs and then wreak havoc on your skin, as can household cleaners.’

BETWEEN THE BROWS

She went on to say that the area between your brows is called the ‘wine and dine’ area.

‘Blemishes here can indicate issues with the liver, and could be a result of too many glasses of wine or eating late at night, particularly rich foods.

‘Lactose intolerance could also be to blame.’

To help clear this area it is best to avoid alcohol and rich foods but if that doesn’t help it could be time to assess your reaction to dairy.

CHEEKS

Emma stated that break outs on the cheeks are often linked to irritation in your lungs.

‘It’s common to see more of this in springtime, when people are affected by the pollen in the air.

‘Pollution can also upset your lungs and then wreak havoc on your skin, as can household cleaners.’

BETWEEN THE BROWS

She went on to say that the area between your brows is called the ‘wine and dine’ area.

‘Blemishes here can indicate issues with the liver, and could be a result of too many glasses of wine or eating late at night, particularly rich foods.

‘Lactose intolerance could also be to blame.’

To help clear this area it is best to avoid alcohol and rich foods but if that doesn’t help it could be time to assess your reaction to dairy.

EARS & TEMPLES & UNDER EYES

These days we seem to be getting busier and busier, with a work and life balance being more difficult to maintain.

If you are getting pimples in these three areas then it is most likely due to stress and a lack of sleep.

To combat this ensure you are having at least seven hours of sleep a night and increase your water intake to eight glasses a day.

NECK

The neck isn’t the most common pimple area and getting one here could link to illness.

Those with an under-active thyroid have lower levels of progesterone which causes breakouts as progesterone is key in fighting acne.

If you’re concerned with the fact that you have pimples on your neck you may need to go to your doctor. Dailymail