Free GuideWhy you keep breaking out in the same spot, every time.
You've tried the routines. The cleanse. The derm. Still breaking out, and always in the same place. Here's why, in 14 pages.
12-min read · by Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P)
Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P)
Acne Nutritionist · 10 years in practice · 4,000+ labs reviewed
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I know what you're thinking
"Isn't face mapping kind of woo?"
Fair. Face mapping sounds like horoscope territory at first. We thought so too. But after reviewing 4,000+ functional labs, we kept seeing the same correlations show up over and over.
Chin breakouts? Hormone panels off. Forehead congestion? Gut dysbiosis on the GI Map. Between-the-brows acne? Sluggish liver markers and a history of hormonal birth control.
This guide isn't ancient mysticism. It's pattern recognition we've validated against thousands of real client cases and lab results. The TCM framework gave us the map. The data confirmed it works.
Inside the guide
After reading this, you'll be able to:
Spot the difference between hormonal acne and gut acne in 30 seconds, so you stop wasting money on the wrong supplements.
Know which 3 habits are quietly making your between-the-brows breakouts worse (it's probably not your skincare).
Decode whether your chin acne is your cycle, your blood sugar, or your lymph. Each one needs a totally different fix.
Read the left vs. right side of your face using TCM, lymphatic, and mind-body lenses, so the pattern finally becomes obvious.
Map all 9 facial zones to gut, hormones, detox, and nervous system in one glance.
Walk away with specific next actions for every zone, not just a diagnosis.
What happens when you act on what's in the guide
"After 12 years of struggling with acne ranging from moderate to severe, working with Katie's team cleared my skin in under 6 months. I have the knowledge and tools to handle breakouts when they happen."
Zoe
The Clear Skin Solution client
The guide is the same framework Zoe and our 1:1 clients walk through, distilled into a free PDF you can read in 12 minutes.
A taste of what's inside
Three of the nine zones.
01
Forehead
Gut & detox
Small, stubborn bumps in the middle point to food sensitivities or microbiome imbalance. The sides? Sluggish detox.
02
Between the brows
Liver & hormones
Hormonal congestion, sluggish bile, and the lingering effects of hormonal birth control all surface here.
03
Chin & jawline
Hormones & lymph
The classic hormonal zone. Tied to your cycle, androgen excess, blood sugar, and lymphatic stagnation.
The full guide goes deeper on all 9 zones, with what's likely going on, how to support it, and related podcast episodes for each.
Who this is for
If you've ever wondered "why this spot, again?"
01
Adult women with persistent acne
Especially if you've tried the skincare aisle, the dermatologist, and the elimination diet, and your skin still has its own agenda.
02
Women coming off the pill
Or anyone whose breakouts shifted after hormonal changes, a stressful season, or a gut issue.
03
People who want the why
Not just another routine. The root-cause framework we use with our 1:1 clients, distilled into one PDF.
Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P)
Founder, Katie Stewart Wellness
"Your skin isn't broken. It's communicating. Once you can read the message, everything changes."
This is the same framework we use with every 1:1 client. Grab the guide and start connecting the dots today.
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Common questions
Acne face mapping, answered.
What is acne face mapping?
Acne face mapping is a framework that connects where breakouts appear on your face to what's likely going on inside your body. It draws from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern functional medicine to link facial zones (forehead, between the brows, cheeks, chin, and jawline) to systems like the gut, liver, hormones, lungs, and lymphatic system. The goal is to use the location of a breakout as a clue, not a diagnosis.
Is face mapping scientifically valid?
Face mapping itself is a pattern-recognition framework, not a clinical diagnostic tool. But the patterns it points to (hormonal acne on the chin, gut-driven acne on the forehead, liver and detox congestion between the brows) are consistently supported by functional lab data. At Katie Stewart Wellness, we've reviewed 4,000+ functional labs and repeatedly seen these correlations: chin breakouts alongside hormone imbalances, forehead breakouts alongside gut dysbiosis on GI Map testing, and between-the-brows breakouts alongside sluggish liver markers.
What do chin and jawline breakouts mean?
Chin and jawline breakouts are the classic hormonal zone. They're commonly linked to your menstrual cycle, androgen excess (PCOS-pattern), blood sugar dysregulation, and lymphatic stagnation. If you break out in the same spot the week before your period, or if breakouts worsened after coming off hormonal birth control, this zone is usually the first place it shows up.
What do forehead breakouts mean?
Small, stubborn bumps in the middle of the forehead often point to gut imbalances such as food sensitivities (commonly gluten or dairy), low stomach acid, or microbiome issues like SIBO or candida. Breakouts along the hairline can also indicate sluggish detox pathways or skincare residue.
What causes between-the-brows acne?
In face mapping, the area between the brows maps to the liver. Persistent breakouts here often correlate with sluggish bile flow, a history of hormonal birth control, alcohol use, or a heavy detox burden. Supporting liver function (bitter foods, hydration, sweating, gentle bile movers) is usually where we start.
Is the Acne Face Mapping Guide actually free?
Yes. The 14-page Acne Face Mapping Guide is a free PDF delivered to your inbox the moment you sign up. There's no credit card, no trial, no upsell wall. You'll also be subscribed to weekly emails on gut, hormones, and skin from Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P). You can unsubscribe anytime.
Who is Katie Stewart?
Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P) is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who has worked with 3,000+ clients across 15+ countries on root-cause acne nutrition since 2016. Her work has been featured in Glamour, LA Weekly, Evie Magazine, Galore, OK!, and Us Weekly.
P.S.
If you've ever wondered why your chin breaks out the week before your period, why your forehead won't clear no matter how clean you eat, or why dairy used to be fine and suddenly isn't, this guide is the fastest way to start connecting those dots. Takes 5 minutes to skim. Yours forever. Grab your copy →
Written by Katie Stewart, Acne Nutritionist (RHN, FDN-P) and the in-house team at Katie Stewart Wellness. We've worked with 3,000+ women across 15+ countries on root-cause acne nutrition since 2016. This guide is educational and not medical advice.