HERBAL

Skin Care

Being the mirror, the barometer of an individual’s health. Skin is the clue to one’s Ayurvedic constitution. This can be understood by the types of skin that one has.Example: If vata is predominant the skin of a person is dry, rough, cold, thin with fine pores and wrinkled. In case of pitts constitution, the skin is delicate, air and red toned with freckles, moles or scne and burns easily. If the constitution os of kapha dosha the skin of a person is oily, smooth, moistand thick with a tendency towards large pores.

If the skin is not cared properly and neglected it suffers from premature aging, becomes dull and blemished. Regular consumption of milk, honey and yogurt are good nourishment for skin and prevents premature aging.

Acne and Pimples

The aggravation of tridosha or the three energies of the body results in the occurrence of acne, pimples and blackheads. In all pitta dosha is affected the most and it happens so due to the excessive intake of alcohol, tea, and coffee, spicy, oily and fried foods.

Stress, tension, pollution and chemicals are also among the major causes that aggravate Pitta dosha and result in acne, boils, pimples and rashes.

Pigmentation

Imbalance of Bhrajaka Pitta that colors the skin and can be compared to melanin causes blackening, pigmentation and discoloration of skin. Excessive exposure to the sun. Irregular eating, sleeping habits and consumption of foods and drinks that aggravate pitta are responsible for the aggravation of bhrajka