What are your pimples trying to tell you?

Your skin care routine, diet, sleep times and environmental factors all play a part in adding pimples to your face. We decode what your pimples are saying.

As a busy woman with several tasks to complete right this minute, you may be left with little time to yourself every day. In your spare time, you might prefer to catch up on your hobbies or socialising. Very few women are able to devote more than cursory time for skin care and preparing healthy meals. Soon, your skin breaks out in pimples.

However, before you look for ways on how to remove pimples, it is important to know that pimples occurring on specific parts of the face indicate deeper problems within. We outline the common problem areas and how to remove pimples based on their occurrence:

On the forehead: Pimples on the forehead indicate a deeper digestive issue. It could mean that you are unable to digest certain foods, or that these foods irritate the intestinal tract. The forehead is also likely to develop pimples if you forgot to wash last evening’s make-up off before going to bed. Most often, it indicates a fatty liver or a processing issue with the kidneys.

Act on it: Add raw fruit to your diet, consuming Vitamin C-rich fruit like papaya and pineapple half an hour before meal time. The fruit helps the digestive tract break down heavier food. Also change your pillow case regularly and wash your face before going to bed.

On the nose: It is not common to get pimples on the nose. However, blackheads and whiteheads may certainly appear on the nose. Getting pimples on the nose is a result of junk food (too much sodium and oil can cause pimple breakouts). If you had junk food last night and went to bed immediately after, you will most likely develop a pimple on the nose the morning after.

Act on it: Ask your doctor to chart out a juice cleanse regime for you. It should last only a couple of days. Meanwhile, cut junk food out of your life. A diet of raw vegetable salads, yogurt-based proteins and lemon juice in warm water will clear your skin up.

On the cheeks: Pimples on the cheeks are indicative of poor skin care and pollution. The skin on the cheeks is most likely to get pimples as a response to air pollution, your greasy hair, lack of daily moisturising, a diet rich in processed sugar and butter, etc. The cheeks are the most common area for pimples for most people.

Act on it: Cut back processed sugar from your diet, and start a daily cleansing and moisturising routine. Make sure to wash your face with a mild face wash before you go to bed every night. 

On the chin: Pimples on the chin normally indicate hormonal imbalances. They can occur just before you get your menstrual period. They can also occur if you are on hormonal medication for treating a gynaecological condition. Your dermatologist can recommend counter medication to get rid of these pimples.

Act on it: Cleanse the chin area gently. Pimples on the chin are harder and more stubborn than pimples elsewhere. So if you pop them, they are more likely to leave spots and scars.