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DERMALOGICA FACE MAPPING
What is face mapping?
Face Mapping is a revolutionary approach to skin analysis developed
by The International Dermal Institute exclusively for Dermalogica. Using the zones and the Dermalogica Face Map as a guide, the therapist is able to conduct an inch-by-inch, methodical analysis of the facial landscape, guaranteeing that the subsequent professional treatment and home-care prescription will fully address each client’s concerns.
Rather than relying on fragrance, packaging, or word of mouth when selecting a cleanser or moisturizer, what if you could choose based upon facts about your very own skin condition? Face Mapping®, Dermalogica’s unique skin analysis available at authorized skin treatment centres, salons, and spas worldwide, provides insight into your skin’s past and present, and allows the subsequent prescription of a targeted home care regimen for a healthy skin future.
Developed by The International Dermal Institute for Dermalogica, Face Mapping® takes no more than five to ten minutes, is free, and eliminates the guesswork when selecting products for results on your skin.
Rather than analyzing the skin in general terms, a Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist uses Face Mapping® to divide the facial landscape into fourteen zones. (described below)Each zone is thoroughly examined inch-by-inch through touch and site, and findings are notated on a prescription sheet.
This prescription sheet serves as a customized visual guide for you, outlining on an actual facial landscape illustration where conditions including congestion, breakouts, dehydration, and/or hyper pigmentation are present.
Face Mapping® maintains an accurate record of your skin, which provides you and your Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist an objective view into the results of any professional product recommendation.
DERMALOGICA FACE MAPPING ZONES
Zones 1 & 3
The Forehead
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. Often congestion can occur in these areas if they are not thoroughly cleansed.
Zone 2
Between the Eyebrows
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). Congestion. excess oil production and ingrowing hairs are issues sometimes experienced in this Zone.
Zones 4 & 10
The Ears
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
The Cheeks
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
The Eyes
The eyes are truly a window to the body's health because they are related to the kidneys. Dark circles, while often hereditary, are made worse by dehydration and poor elimination and lack of sleep. Eyelid irritation can mean allergies or a dietary deficiency.
Zone 7
The Nose and Upper Lip
This zone tends to be the most congested of all the zones, due to excess sebum production. Broken capillaries around the nostrils are usually caused by poor extraction techniques. A reddened nose can indicate heightened blood pressure, or the early stages of rosacea. Congestion around the upper lip can occur if you use comedogenic lipsticks or liners.
Pigmentation or increased hair growth on the top lip may be caused by oral contraceptives.
Zones 11 & 13
The Sides of The Chin
If you've had extensive dental surgery done, you might notice a breakout along the jaw line, near the ears. Undersurface congestion can be due to insufficient cleansing all the way down to the jaw line.
Zone 12
The Chin
Breakouts or unusual hair growth can indicate hormonal imbalance, possibly caused by extreme stress. Premenstrual breakouts are also very common on the chin. Also, undersurface congestion can be due to a poor or improper cleansing technique, or even caused by leaning your head in your hands a lot!
Zone 14
The Neck and Chest
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 moisturiser and Sun protection.
Pigmentation here may indicate photosensitivity to fragrances over long time period, or insufficient Sun care protection. As this is often the first zone to really show sings of ageing, it should always be protected.
FREE FACE MAPPING CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILBLE AT
and other authorised Dermalogica outlets.
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