Most of us have bad skin at times – but what do those fine lines and blemishes say about our health?

Dr Timm Golueke, a dermatologist at the newly-opened Urban Retreat, in London, reveals that certain skin problems can be a massive giveaway as to how you’re feeling both mentally and physically.

He reveals that stress can show up as pimples around your mouth, while hormonal imbalances can cause acne round your jawline on your neck.

Meanwhile, anxiety can cause the muscles around the jaw to work harder and cause fine lines.

Speaking exclusively to Female, Tim has revealed how to identify what’s causing your issues, so that you can banish them for good.

A top dermatologist has revealed what your skin problems say about your health, and explained that mental as well as physical issues can show up on your face

STRESS

When you’re stressed, this mainly shows up with pimples, called perioral dermatitis, on your chin or around the mouth.

‘It can be any sort of stress that causes it, and lack of sleep or worrying about it can make it worse – they come and go but the skin is never completely clear,’ Dr Tim reveals.

‘Try and eradicate this stress or try and see if there any lifestyle change you can make to reduce the stress.

‘Also – strip back your skin care routine and use a very light cream – and you should see some improvements in the next couple of weeks. Take yourself out of the ‘over treatment’ circle – and be patient.’

Dr Timm Golueke, a dermatologist at Urban Retreat, in London, reveals that certain skin problems can be a massive give away to how you’re feeling mentally and physically

ANXIETY

Tim says that he can normally spot anxieties around the jawline.

‘Anxieties effect how you mimic muscles round your jawline. I can see if the smile isn’t real or is from deep inside. If it is being forced and is less defined at the jawline, especially around the corners of the mouth, it can really show.

‘This muscle is called the depressor anguli oris (triangularis) – a facial muscle associated with frowning.

‘If you are full of anxieties and sadness this muscle will be much more over used as you’re forcing it – therefore causing fine lines to appear around this area.’

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