ROUTINE SKIN CARE GUIDE IN AYURVEDA

Healthy lifestyle is a good habit to care healthy skin.

 Ayurvedic skin care routine focuses on balancing the whole body and supporting the digestive system with a healthy diet while treating each individual according to her specific dosha.



Ayurvedic skin care treatments are based on skin type.

According to Ayurveda, a person’s skin type is based on the three doshas. These are bioenergetic or life forces that make up the constitution of the body and mind. They are:

vata (wind) pitta (fire) kapha (water and earth)



VATA

A vata dominant person has dry and rough skin that tends to wrinkle if not moisturized regularly. Vata type skin has fewer fat deposits and needs more moisturizing, both externally and internally, recommends using oil-based moisturizers on the skin and consuming warm spices like ginger. According to AYURVEDA ashwagandha, an ancient Indian herb, may reduce skin dryness when added to a face mask.

PITTA



People with high pitta tend to have oily skin that’s prone to acne and rosacea. This type of skin needs more cooling elements like aloe vera, turmeric (which is anti-inflammatory), and sandalwood (which reduces pimples and redness)

KAPHA

Kapha skin tends to be cold and oily, and it may be prone to pimples, whiteheads, and water retention. recommends dry brushing to remove obstructions, stimulate the lymphatic system, and exfoliate. suggested avoiding oil-based creams and applying face masks regularly.

These can be used for a general skin care routine-

sesame oil is recommended for all doshas, and almond oil is recommended for vata and pitta skin types. Simply massage the oil into the skin in a circular motion.

Manjistha (rubia cordifolia) oil or kumkumadi oil are commonly used in Ayurveda with facial massages. According to some research, manjistha oil may help treat acne because it is:

anti-inflammatory antibacterial anti-androgenic

Vata face mask

Ingredients

1 tbsp. gram flour a pinch of turmeric powder 1 tsp manjistha powder 1/4 cup rose water, yogurt, or cold milk

Directions

1.Mix together the ingredients to make a paste.

2.Apply to the face and leave on for 10–15 minutes, or just before it dries.

3.Wash off with lukewarm water.

4.Apply an oil-based moisturizer

Pitta face mask Ingredients

1 tbsp red sandalwood 1 tsp Lodhra(Symplocos racemosa)  rose water Kapha face mask

Ingredients

1 tsp. Honey 1 tbsp. Cornmeal(makka atta) a pinch of turmeric powder Directions

1.Mix honey,cornmeal and turmeric powder. 2.Apply to skin and leave on for 10 minutes. 3.Wash off with lukewarm water.

Kapha face mask

Ingredients

multani mitti water

Directions

1.Mix multani mitti with water. 2.Apply to skin and leave on for 10–15 minutes. 3.Wash off with lukewarm water.