The Role of Ayurveda In Enhancing Skin Health And Beauty

Having flawless and radiant skin is on everyone’s wish list. But achieving glowing skin is not an overnight miracle or a result of quick fixes.

Today, there are many skincare products available on the market, but sadly, many of them are either too expensive or loaded with harsh chemicals that can worsen skin issues.

So, the best thing to do is go natural!

Natural products like Krishna’s Skin & Pimple Care Juice nourish your skin from within and prevent pimple breakouts. Such Ayurvedic products are always better as they do not contain any chemicals and rarely cause any side effects. When it comes to Ayurveda for skin health, you can expect all the good things for your skin.

Ayurveda is the most trusted and ancient holistic healing system of medicine from India, cherished for centuries and now gaining popularity in the skincare world too. If you are someone who is looking to bring back your skin’s lost brightness, stay with us as we explore Ayurvedic practices for skin health and beauty.

Identify What Skin Type You Have According to Ayurveda

Every person has different types of skin according to their dosha—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three life forces or bioenergetic that make up your mind and body’s constitution.

To understand the role of Ayurveda in enhancing skin health and beauty and finding products that are suitable for your skin to create balance from the inside out, you need to understand your skin type based on your dosha.

Vata Skin Type

If you have dominant Vata dosha, your skin is more likely to be dry, flaky, thin, delicate, cool to the touch, and prone to dehydration and wrinkles. This type of skin requires regular moisturization and hydration from within too, with lots of fluid consumption.

Oil-based soaps like Herbal Soap Fully Hydrated perform wonderfully for this skin type. They provide gentle cleansing while deeply nourishing and hydrating your skin.

Consuming spices like ginger and herbs like Ashwagandha is also beneficial for the Vata skin type.

Pitta Skin Type

Having dominant Pitta dosha means you will likely have oily or greasy skin that may be prone to allergies, acne, and a range of skin disorders. This type of skin needs treatment with more cooling and soothing elements like aloe vera, sandalwood, and turmeric.

Aloe vera contains saponins (soap-like substances) that act as effective antiseptic agents, sandalwood reduces pimples and redness, and turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory. Aloe Vera Gel moisturizer and Aloe Vera Body Lotion can help soothe even the most sensitive skin.

To reduce acne breakouts and balance the Pitta dosha from within, use Skin & Pimple Care Juice.  It soothes warm, sensitive skin with rose flowers, selected for their nurturing quality. The herbs in the product will cool and nourish your mind and emotions while protecting your skin from environmental stressors.

Kapha Skin Type

The qualities of the Kapha skin type are very much similar to those of the Pitta skin type. The skin is cold and oily, which is prone to whiteheads, pimples, and water retention. Exfoliating skin with Aloe Vera Walnut Scrub greatly benefits such skin types. Scrubbing with natural granules like walnuts removes toxins and water retention that block the pores and cause skin problems like pimples.

Ayurveda for Skin Health: Why You Should Use It

Ayurvedic skincare only contains natural herbs, plants, and minerals, which are known for their therapeutic properties. Unlike synthetic chemicals, these natural ingredients work gently on your skin, which reduces the risk of side effects that come with other chemical formulas. Using Ayurvedic ingredients provides many other benefits, like:

Has anti-ageing properties

Ayurvedic products not only nourish your skin and ensure its optimum physiological functions but also have an overall anti-ageing property called vayasthapana, which literally means ‘arresting age’ or ‘maintaining youthfulness’.

Gotu-Kola is a popular Vayasthapana herb that gives overall support to your skin by keeping all three doshas in balance. It also enhances collagen synthesis, a protein that gives skin its structure and elasticity.

Provides youthful radiance

Some herbs have the ability to enhance the bright complexion or radiance of your skin. Such herbs are called Varnya. Sandalwood, Khus, Manjishta, Ananthamoola and many other herbs are hailed for their use in skin cell regeneration and boosting the growth of new cells.

Protects from normal wear and tear

Certain herbs called Sandhaniya help repair tissues affected by normal wear and tear. They promote healing and regeneration of your skin by 30 to 40%. Any damaged tissue is also recovered. Guduchi and Madhuyashthi are some of the known herbs.

Support moisture balance and provide overall nourishment

Ayurvedic products have herbs, vitamins, and natural extracts that are rich in Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins nourish even the deeper layers of your skin to prevent it from drying and causing wrinkles.

Has anti-inflammatory properties

Allergens and stress can make the skin cells inflamed. Ayurvedic juices or concoctions can reduce this inflammation and help balance the immune cells and inflammatory mediators in your skin, protecting you from various skin diseases. Applying masks and creams containing natural ingredients also protects your skin against allergens and external environments that can cause breakouts.

Rose petals and Aloe Vera have appropriate anti-inflammatory properties and are used in Ayurvedic products in the management of several inflammatory conditions.

Strengthens your skin’s metabolic mechanisms

Ayurvedic practices like yoga, deep breathing, and herbs like Triphala, neem, and turmeric enhance the metabolism of your skin. This is important because, as you age, the metabolism of skin that controls how quickly skin cells renew, how much collagen is produced, and how quickly damage is repaired slows down.

To keep the skin healthy and radiant, Ayurveda recommends eating a nutritious diet along with regular consumption of Ayurvedic juices like Neem Juice and Giloy Tulsi Juice, which are natural blood purifiers and support immune health, respectively.

Ayurvedic Diet, Skin Care Routine And Lifestyle Habits For Healthy Skin

According to Ayurveda your diet, skincare routine and lifestyle should change with the seasons to keep your skin healthy. Each season affects your body differently, so you need to make adjustments accordingly:

In winter

• Eat rich, unctuous foods like ghee, new rice, and various milk products. These foods help to keep the skin moist and protect against the cold. Drink soups made with seasonal vegetables like palak, ginger and add ajwain and hing to keep digestive issues at bay.
• Focus on extra moisturizing with richer oils like coconut oil and creams to prevent dryness and flakiness.
• Massage with oil and bathe with lukewarm water. Make sure to get exposure to sunlight to get the required vitamin D.

In summer

• Consume light easily digestible foods such as curd, rice, dal etc. Drinking plenty of water and other liquids like buttermilk, fresh fruit juices to keep your skin cells hydrated.
• Use lighter, cooling products like aloe vera, and sandalwood to avoid excessive oiliness and keep the skin fresh and clear.
• Wear light dresses, stay in cool places, and avoid excessive alcohol and smoking.

In rainy season

• Include foods that have a drying effect on your body, such as sesame seeds and barley. This helps to balance the excess moisture from the rains.
• Use anti-fungal and astringent products to manage excess moisture and prevent issues like fungal infections.
• Avoid getting wet in the rain and use more anti-inflammatory and antioxidant products to prevent seasonal infections.

The bottom line

Ayurvedic skin care products definitely play an important role in providing skin glow and a better complexion, but daily lifestyle practices and nutritional aspects of your diet are also essential for promoting the immunological role of skin. To learn more about your Ayurvedic diet and skincare regime according to your body dosha, consult one of our experts.