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m o l e s otherwise called melanocytic naevi

m o l e s otherwise called melanocytic naevi

MOLES

a r e s m a l l p a t c h e s o n t h e s k i n t h a t

f o r m d u e t o c o l l e c t i o n s o f c e l l s c a l l e d

m e l a n o c y t e s , w h i c h p r o d u c e t h e

c o l o u r ( p i g m e n t ) i n y o u r s k i n .

Beauty marks, beauty

spots and birthmarks

are in reality simply

dark moles that have

been given the name of a

beauty mark or spot be-

cause for centuries they

have been considered

an attractive feature of

the female face or an-

other part of the body.

A n c i e n t C h i n e s e b e l i e fs g r a d e d m o l e s

a s l u c k y o r u n l u c k y , d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r

p r o m i n e n c e , p o s i t i o n , c o l o u r a n d s i z e .

T h e y w e r e s a i d t o b e e i t h e r

l u c k y o r u n l u c k y a n d f o r e t o l d g r e a t t h i n g s i n

l i f e , r a n g i n g f r o m w e a l t h a n d p r o s p e r i t y t o

g o o d h e a l t h a n d a b u n d a n t r e s o u r c e s .

A mole beneath the eyebrows sug-

gests discord with extended fam-

ily members. The stress caused

by this may affect personal and

professional aspects of l ife .

A mole in the center of the nose is

a bad sign and people with these

may have a tendency to overspend,

be inveterate gamblers and vora-

cious flirts. They have a problem

knowing when to stop and resist

temptation.

Moles on either side of the nose

suggest that their wearer may be-

come extremely il l .

Moles that appear directly on the

lip suggest problems with diet

and sexual relations. Further-

more, weight concerns may be

a problem leading in turn to de-

pression.

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A mole directly beneath the eyebrows was said to signify intelligence and creativity and

thus bring fame, success and wealth.

A mole in the center of the forehead suggests a creative, hardworking, yet highly care-

free spirit. These individuals are great leaders and might be very successful entrepre-

neurs.

A mole located directly in the center of the space between the nose and upper lip indi-

cates the potential to raise a large family and constant emotional support.

A mole on either end of the eyebrows indicates a powerful, headstrong individual with

great authority. These individuals may be ideal company leaders or business owners.

A mole either side of the mouth indicates a balanced, successful life. Individuals may

be rich, famous and live a lavish lifestyle, but also enjoy satisfaction at home. Women

with these moles may be extremely beautiful.

Marilyn Monroe’s beauty mark on her lower left

cheek, as well as re-creating the vogue for add-

ing them as makeup, helped draw attention to

her features on her near flawless skin. While

more recently fashion model Cindy Crawford’s

prominent mole has once again helped to re-

vive the fashion.

You will also find beauty spots one above the lip

of Madonna, below the eye of Robert De Niro.