There's more to the old adage about the truth being written all over your face than you may think. Not only do we get nonverbal signals about someone's true well-being from unconscious facial expressions, but the state of your skin reveals a great deal about what's going on inside, both physically and emotionally. 

In fact, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used facial analysis as a diagnostic tool for centuries, marrying specific facial areas and features with organs and emotional states. So when you get a recurring zit on the same part of your chin or have a perpetually congested or flaky forehead, your skin could be trying to tell you that there's a deeper health concern in need of attention. 

Facial diagnosis is not an absolute science, but it could certainly point you in the direction of a healthier lifestyle. Here's what to look out for:

Mid-Cheeks
Your cheeks are linked to your respiratory system, so a slight rash could be an indication that your body is starved of oxygen and you need to work on deepening your breath.