We all know by now what “skin type” we fall under.
But did you know that the world of ayurveda has its own interesting way to categorize us and our skin?
So ladies, get ready to uncover these mystic skin secrets that are going to change your life!
To put it simply, Ayurvedic skincare believes that our skin represents
our overall inner health and wellbeing, emphasising on the body and mind connection.
It also stresses on the fact that whatever we apply to our skin
gets absorbed to a much greater extent than we realize.
This makes the concept of skincare an essential tool in staying healthy - inside out!
In ayurveda every person's skin type is based on 3 doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Each of these have their own separate traits which make up people's minds and bodies.
Sometimes, their balance gets thrown off due to factors like stress, pollution, change in weather etc.
Following certain skincare practices pertaining to your dosha can help restore the health of your skin!
Those with dry, fine pores and wrinkles fall under the vata category
and are more prone to dullness and signs of aging
Prone to rashes, hyper sun sensitivity and breakouts? This is the Pita dosha.
If you have skin that's generally oily, prone to large pores,
blackheads and pimples then you fall under the kapha dosha!
Since this dosha is characterized by dryness and dehydration, nourishing yourself is a must.
Drink plenty of lukewarm water and include healthy fats such as olive oil and ghee.
You want to make sure you’re using a gentle cleanser that won't strip your skin while cleansing it!
Mix a tsp of almond powder with ½ tsp of coconut milk
and apply a thin layer on your face, washing it off before it dries.
Moisturising is key for this skin type and you can make this easy and quick DIY!
Mix a tsp of sweet almond oil and add in 2-3 drops of chamomile essential oil.
Apply this on your face and neck and let your skin enjoy this moisturising mix!
When in balance, pita can have a beautiful, rosy glow but when not-
inflammation, rosacea and sometimes even an oily T zone become apparent.
Detoxifying your body by having a warm glass of water
with honey is a great way to start your mornings.
It may also be a good idea to avoid eating spicy, fried food and caffeine too often.
Coming to your skin, always opt for cooling, soothing and calming products.
For a cleanser, mix a tsp of red lentil flour with rose water and gently apply this on your skin.
Follow this up with a cooling cucumber toner and a creamy moisturizer.
Remember, applying an SPF is essential for this skin type to keep inflammation and rashes at bay!
Those with the kapha dosha can soon go from having a dewy appearance to a greasy grimy mess!
You would want to keep fried food and dairy at a minimum.
Food with digestive spices like black pepper and cinnamon is perfect for you.
Cleansing becomes super important for this skin type
and all you have to do is mix a tsp of chickpea powder with a tsp of multani mitti
and mix some aloe juice to get a paste and use this on your skin twice a day to keep the oil in control.
Using a light layer of aloe or a gel based moisturizer can do great for your skin.
Using a sandalwood powder face pack once a week
will keep the grease in control without taking away the glow!
It’s important to note you can have a combination of dosha’s
so you really want to pay attention to what your skin is asking from you at the moment.
You can do a mix of the skin rituals and maybe go an extra
mile for a skin concern that needs some extra TLC..
It also changes with the seasons so someone with a kapha dosha may have
to change their routine and tweak their rituals to that of vita for a while.
We really hope you found this video interesting and let us know
what dosha you think you come under in the comments below.
Until next time stay tuned and stay glamrs.