Ayurveda & skin care

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The ayurvedic way to skin care

The first step to take good care of your skin is to find out your ayurvedic  skin type. Broadly,according to ayurvedic practices, there are three skin type :vata,pitta and kapha.you can get a better understanding of each of these skin types below:

Vata

The vata skin type may be described by the skin that is generally dry ,thin,delicate and cool to the touch. It is extremely vulnerable to weather conditions .especially dry  windy weather and is easily  dehydrated.vata skin may age faster and tends to be dry ,rough and flaky when out of balance.

Skin care

Use product with essential oil that nurture the skin and rehydrate it to prevent wrinkles and premature again.

Pitta

People with pitta skin have fair ,sensitive ,soft,warm skin of medium thickness. It is also more susceptible to freckles and moles.when out of balance ,pitta skin can erupt in rashes, ance,or sunspot.

Skincare

Your skin need both cooling and nurturing. Use skin care products that protect you from the harmful sun rays.

Kapha

With all the qualities of water and earth ,Kapha skin is oily,thick, pale,soft,cool and more tolerant of the sun.it tend to age slower and form less wrinkles than the other two types. Those with  this skin type may be faced with problems of dull complexion ,enlarged pores ,excessive oil,blackheads,and pimples,moist type of eczema and water retention.

Skincare

Clean your skin from within by scrubbing and exfoliating regularly to remove toxins.

Few effective herb for skin care

Aloe vera

Moisturize & nourishes the skin.relieves chapped lips ,dry ,itchy skin ,minor infection and make the skin smooth, supplie and younger looking.

Kheera or kakadi beej

(Cucumis satius) coolant antiseptics, freshen & nourishes the skin.it has anti aging properties and covers wrinkles and fine line on the face.

Tulsi

(Ocimum sanctum) antiseptic and natural astringent it give freshness to the skin.

Chandan

(Santalun album) has germicidal properties.it forms an invisible protective film on the skin bringing about a better balance between the surface oil and moisture content of the skin

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