Do you often suffer from breakouts?

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Find out what type of acne you are dealing with (and how to treat it) with our handy quiz!

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What is your gender?

Male
Female

What is your age?

< 13
13 - 21
22 - 35
36 - 49
50 and above

How long have you been concerned about your acne?

In the recent 1 month
3 to 6 months
More than 12 months
I have no acne concerns

Dominant affected area

Hairline
T-zone
Chin and jawline
Cheeks
Side
Back and chest

How would you describe your skin?

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Normal Skin type
Dry Skin type
Oily Skin type
Combination Skin type

What kind of breakouts do you have?

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Whiteheads / Blackheads /Papules
Pustules / Nodules / Cysts

How regularly do you get breakouts?

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Once every 3-6 months
Once every month
Once every week
Constant outbreaks

Are there any reasons/triggers for your breakouts?

You may select up to 3 options.
Period / Pregnancy / Menopause
Stress
Unhealthy diet (Spicy, oily, or sweet foods)
Sleeping late (after 11pm)
Puberty
Cosmetic products
None of the above

Do you experience any of the following?

Hot flushes
Night sweat
Irregular menses
Easily irritable
Foul breath
Ulcers
Thirsty
Constipation
None of the above

Are you currently pregnant or breastfeeding?

No
Yes

Are you a smoker?

No
Yes

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Your Result

You are likely to be suffering from Cystic Acne.

According to TCM theory, skin disorders are primarily caused by an imbalance within the body, particularly the internal organs. Cystic acne is caused by wind-heat pathogen and the accumulation of toxins. Common causes include improper diet, insufficient sleep, or the use of improper cosmetics and cleansing products.

Our Cystic Acne formula combines a family of herbal actives that helps to reduce redness, inflammation, and promote skin metabolism.

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Find out how the herbs work with each other to relieve your cystic acne:

Forsythia Suspensa
(连翘) 		Reduces inflammation, swelling, and blood stagnation; anti-microbial properties kills acne-causing bacteria
Hedyotis Diffusa
(白花蛇舌草)
Taraxacum Mongolicum
(蒲公英)
Folium Eriobotrya
(枇杷叶) 		Clears excess wind-heat pathogen to reduce inflammation in the skin. Also promotes bowel movements to clear away toxins from the body.
Cortex Mori
(桑白皮)
Radix Paeoniae Rubra
(赤芍) 		Blood cooling properties to reduce redness and inflammation and promote faster healing.
Scrophularia Ningpoensis
(玄参)
Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
(白芷) 		Helps to improve micro-circulation, promote skin metabolism and reduces scarring from acne.
Platycodon Grandiflorum
(桔梗) 		Ensures targeted synergistic effect of the herbs on the face and transform and clear dampness from the body

Want to learn more or have more questions about your acne or body condition? Get them answered professionally for free. Download our free PQ app and tap the AskPULSE tab to speak to a certified TCM physician.

What your acne is telling you based on face mapping 1

What your acne is telling you based on face mapping

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face reflects your inner health status. Mien Shiang, also known as Chinese face mapping, originated 3000 years ago and used to view the face as a body map with each facial area connecting to different organ systems. Physician Chelsea shares more.

You are likely to be suffering from Adult Acne.

According to TCM theory, skin disorders are primarily caused by an imbalance within the body, particularly the internal organs. Adult acne occurs as a result of yin deficiency with internal heat, coupled with liver stagnation. Common causes include poor lifestyle habits like sleeping late, poor diet, and stress.

Our Adult Acne formula combines a family of herbal actives that helps to nourish Yin in the body, cools the blood and reduces internal heat.

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Find out how the herbs work with each other to relieve your acne:

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
(女贞子) 		Removes internal heat from the body; nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin to rebalance Yin.
Herba Ecliptae
(旱莲草)
Fructus Forsythia
(连翘) 		Contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties to kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce redness, swelling and blood stagnation.
Radix Paeoniae Alba
(白芍)
Radix Bupleuri
(柴胡) 		Mood-regulating and antidepressant properties to aid in regulating emotions and reduce stress-induced acne.
Rhizoma Cyperi
(香附)
Radix Rehmanniae
(生地) 		Blood cooling properties to reduce internal heat, redness, and nourish Yin.
Rhizoma Anemarrhenae
(知母) 		Removes internal heat while nourishing the body Yin. Aids in reducing redness and other symptoms such as frequent thirst and heatiness.
Radix Ophiopogonis
(麦冬)
Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae
(丹参) 		Contains blood cooling effects and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Promotes faster healing and lightens scarring and pigmentation.
Poria
(茯苓) 		Diuretic effects aids in clearing dampness and heat from the body to boost skin healing and reduces breakouts.
Cortex Phellodendri
(黄柏)

Want to learn more or have more questions about your acne or body condition? Get them answered professionally for free. Download our free PQ app and tap the AskPULSE tab to speak to a certified TCM physician.

What your acne is telling you based on face mapping 1

What your acne is telling you based on face mapping

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face reflects your inner health status. Mien Shiang, also known as Chinese face mapping, originated 3000 years ago and used to view the face as a body map with each facial area connecting to different organ systems. Physician Chelsea shares more.

You are experiencing signs of both adult(hormonal) and cystic acne traits.

Our standard Adult Acne and Cystic Acne Chinese medicinal capsules may not be suitable for your condition and we would recommend coming down for a consultation at any of our PULSE TCM outlets. This will ensure that our physicians are able to assess your condition in person and provide a more accurate diagnosis— as well as prescribing a tailored prescription suitable for your body condition.

Want to learn more or have more questions about your acne or body condition? Get them answered professionally for free. Download our free PQ app and tap the AskPULSE tab to speak to a certified TCM physician.

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What your acne is telling you based on face mapping 1

What your acne is telling you based on face mapping

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face reflects your inner health status. Mien Shiang, also known as Chinese face mapping, originated 3000 years ago and used to view the face as a body map with each facial area connecting to different organ systems. Physician Chelsea shares more.

Our acne products are not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Book a consultation with a physician for professional advice on what TCM treatments are suitable for your body condition.

Results may vary upon individuals with frequent intake of tobacco products.

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