Does Skin Quality Affect Appearance and Fortune? Lao Yi Explores 'The Divine Mirror of Ma Yi: The Extraordinary Ode'

In the last issue, we focused on the phrase "eyes do not cry yet are watery, heart is not worried yet brows are furrowed, no punishment in youth, often seen alone in old age." This expression highlights that watery eyes and deeply furrowed brows often indicate a lonely and tough life (click here to view). In the current issue, we explore the saying "face like orange peel, ultimately reveals loneliness," suggesting that people with facial skin resembling orange peel often endure hardships and have strained family relationships. I will elaborate on this topic below.

What does an "orange peel face" look like? There are two main characteristics. First, the skin lacks luster, leading to a dull complexion. Second, there are wrinkles on the skin—fine lines arise from a lack of moisture. The absence of shine, combined with these fine lines, resembles a fruit that has dried out and begun to wrinkle. Although these two situations are not identical, this comparison helps to clarify what an orange peel face is.

In physiognomy, the skin is like soil; it can be cracked and dry like desert sand or rich and nourishing like the fertile black soil of Northeast China. Therefore, skin that is overly dry and lackluster is comparable to dry desert sand, which is devoid of nutrients and vitality.

People with orange peel skin are often not interested in studying or learning, remain indifferent to external changes, and primarily focus on their own lives and basic desires. This leads them to be oblivious to external affairs and the actions of others. Such individuals usually work in labor-intensive jobs that require significant physical effort, enduring difficult conditions while working hard throughout the day.

From a family perspective, those with orange peel skin often come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Especially in the past, being born into poverty and lacking the drive to learn often meant struggling throughout life, making it difficult to make ends meet, let alone enjoy a fulfilling family life surrounded by children and grandchildren. As a result, they often have strained family relationships, face marital challenges, and have limited connections with their children. Additionally, the appearance of orange peel skin relates to a deficiency in vital energy and blood, which fails to nourish the skin. This makes individuals with orange peel skin more susceptible to health issues.

With today's rapid societal development, people with orange peel skin have become rare. However, they can still be found in some remote and impoverished areas or among scavengers and beggars in certain parts of cities, who may exhibit this trait.