Dermalogica Skin Mapping

face mapping®
zone-by-zone

Zones 1 & 3 - Left and Right side of Forehead
We look and feel for congestion & dehydration, paying particular attention along the hairline & eyebrows. We 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 cleanser effectively.

Zone 2 - Between the eyebrows
We 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.

Zones 4 & 10 - Left & right ears
We look for comedones and congestion inside and outside the ears. Comedones in the ears are common because product and shampoo collects in the ear well. If the client uses a telephone headset or cellular telephone (especially hands-free) regularly, we may also notice comedones behind the ear. We may also see sensitivity on the ear lobes due to nickel allergies.

Zone 5 & 9 - Left & right cheek
We look for broken capillaries and subsurface congestion. If we find broken capillaries or
congestion, we may ask  if you smoke or live with a smoker, have allergies, suffers from sinus problems or is 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.

Zone 6 - Left & right eye
We 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. You may also wear glasses which rub on their eye orbit. 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 ageing. 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.

Zone 7 - Nose and upper lip (between the nose and lips)
We 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. We also, look for broken capillaries around the nostrils, a sure indication of poor extraction technique either by yourself or a skin therapist. 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.

Zone 11 & 13 - Left and right side of chin
We 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 there are breakouts along the jawbone near the ear,this can be due to  if you are
having problems with your back teeth (wisdom), or have had recent dental surgery or x-rays.

Zone 12 - Chin
We 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.

Zone 14 - Neck and chest
We look for breakout activity, pigmentation and signs of aeging. 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 female.