As the saying goes,
“one size does no fit all”, similarly one skin care
regime may not suit everyone. Have you ever given a
thought that why is it so that one cream suits yours
friends but it may not have the same effect on you,
though you have been using it as religiously as your
friend? Well, to have a better understanding of our
skin, today we will be concentrating on this topic.
Skin – The
Skin is the largest organ in the human body. It is a
barometer of an individual’s health, a due to one’s
Ayurvedic constitution. This can be understood by the
type of skin that ons has. Example: The person with
rough, dry, cold, thin skin with fine pores and wrinkles
has vata predominant constitution. If it is of pitta
constitution, the skin is delicate, fair and red toned
with freckles, moles or acne and burns easily. In case
of kapha dosha constitution, the skin of person is
smooth, moist and thick with a tendency towards large
pores.
In case, the skin is neglected from proper care it
suffers from premature aging, becomes dull and
blemished. Premature ageing can be prevented by regular
and proper dosha specific nourishment.
Here’s is how to know what skin type you are:
In the holistic Ayurvedic approach to skin care the
first step is finding out your ayurvedic skin type.
Vata skin: Skin is generally dry, thin, delicate
and cool to the touch,, may age faster, and tends to be
dry, rough and flaky when out of balance. Vata skin
easily gets dehydrated, and is very prone to the effects
of windy and dry weather.
Pitta skin: Skin tends to be more prone to
freckles and moles then the other skin types. Pitta skin
types tends to be fair, sensitive, soft, warm and of
medium thickness. Pitta skin can come up in rashes,
acne, rosaces or sunspots when out of balance,
Kapha Skin : kapha skin tends to have all the
qualities of water and earth – it can be thick , soft ,
cool and more tolerant of the sum. Kapha skin is less
prone to wrinkles and ages slower in comparison to other
types. Complexion can de dull with enlarged pores,
excessive oil, blackheads, moist types of eczea and
water retention.
Vata Skin care
Using proper vata
nourishing products is very important for Vata skin to
youthful. A specific combination of some essential oils
or herbs, is used to prepare wrinkles and premature
aging.
Discipline in sleeping, eating and following a regular
daily routine are essential components of a holistic
approach to Vata skin care, as are eating foods, that
help balance Vata and nourish the Vata skin.
Caring suggestion for Vata skin:
Vata skin types people should normally eat more warm,
food, sweet, sour and salty tastes to balance the dry.
Rough, moving Vata dosha. Additional nourishment to your
skin must be provide by including organic milk, whole
grains and green leafy vegetables in your diet. Drink
lots of lukewarm oil self – massage is also useful, to
keep skin lubricated. Using all-natural youthful beauty
serum keeps your facial skin hydrated. Plenty of rest to
give your mind as well as your body the opportunity to
recharge is suggested. When you cleanse your face with
water several times.
Pitta Skin Care
Pitta skin not only
needs nurturing but also proper cooling .Sun resistance
enhancing products are recommended like the skin therapy
aloe gel treatments and therapies, that expose your
delicate, sensitive skin to steam must avoided for
extended periods for example tanning treatments.
The ayurvedic herbs formulation specifically prepared
for the pitta skin types help in balancing the pitta
skin. However, like other ayurvedic herbs, needs to be
used in combination with other herbs formulation for a
balanced effect on the skin.
Taking care of Pitta skin:
Avoid hot, spicy foods harsh, synthetic cosmetics. It
can damage the sensitive pitta skin and cause breakouts.
Pitta is a fiery constitution, excess of deep- fried
foods, may add further and disturb the normal
functioning. Eat sweet juicy Fruits. Rose is considered
cooling for mind, body and emotions, having rose petal
jam in cool milk helps. Use pitta specific oil in your
daily massage. Cook with cooling spices such as fennel
amd licorice. Use aurasa skin therapy aloe gel
moisturizing and protecting every day. Apply the gel on
your skin when you go out in the sun.
Kapha Skin Care
Kapha skin is thick
in nature. It needs regular detoxification on regular
basis to flush toxins from the skin, as it is more prone
to accumulate ama—toxins under the skin.
Regular use of ubtan for external cleaning by gentle
exfoliation is recommended along with botanical masque.
Taking care kapha skin :
Kapha being oily and free of heavy, hard to digest
foods. Bitter, astringent and pungent tastes to
stimulate digestion and balance are recommended in diet.
Avoid too much of sweet or deep-fried food as it adds to
oil in the skin. Daily warm oil massage and regular
exercise improves circulation. Its goods eat plenty of
vegetables and fruits to cleanse the body from within.
Cleanse your skin twice a week. Cook with warming spices
such as ginger and black pepper for proper digestive
fire and inhibit the accumulation of ama inside the body
