Ayurveda and Skincare: How to Maintain Healthy Skin with Ayurveda!

Ayurveda has always focused on the holistic health of the body and mind. Whether it is the internal organs, the blood, the mind or even the skin, which is our current topic of discussion, it takes all of it into consideration when treating a certain issue. So naturally, ayurveda has some successful remedies and routines as far as the health of your skin is concerned, and a lot of people are concerned about their skin.

Due to pollution, the sun and lifestyle in general, skin health has taken quite a beating. It isn’t easy to keep your skin healthy and going because of the current circumstances. Fortunately, ayurveda has several ways you can maintain not only healthy skin but also enhance its glow. So here are some of the ways you can maintain healthy skin with ayurveda.

Understand Your Skin Type

Before you go for any ayurvedic remedy or skincare routine, you must first understand your skin type. Based on ayurveda, there are three skin types; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata skin is dry and wrinkle-prone with fine pores while Pitta skin is susceptible to all kinds of rashes and breakouts, and Kapha skin type is usually much thicker and oilier than the other two and often prone to enlarged pores, blackheads, pimples, and eczema.

So, for the best results, first, understand your skin type and see what works with it before you create a skincare routine.

Sugar Exfoliation

I know this comes as a big surprise to many, but sugar is a great exfoliating food item. It boosts cell turnover and helps retain moisture. It cools the skin making it perfect for summer. Experts usually recommend mixing it with other cooling and rejuvenating herbs like rose petals, slippery elm, and bhringraj and making a facial scrub out of them.

Milk Swabs or Baths

Milk and milk-based packs are a boon to your skin. It has tremendous moisturising and soothing properties and is now even used in some western soaps and moisturisers. It cleans the pores, softens the skin, and soothes and nourishes your skin. If you are a vegan and cannot bathe in milk or use milk swabs, you can use tender coconut water instead.

Moisturise with Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a healthy oil that is extremely beneficial to skin, hair and scalp health. It has similar moisturising properties to that of milk and softens the skin. It also strengthens the health of body hair and its follicles along with the skin. Massage yourself with coconut oil every day, and it will not only give you glowing skin and strong hair but also relaxes your muscles every day.

Rosewater Toner

Rosewater is both beneficial to the skin and very refreshing to the mind. Its scent can calm you down and refresh your mind, while its medicinal properties result in supple skin that is soft and smooth.

Neem Oil Spot Treatment

Neem oil is another oil that is great for both skin and hair. It moisturises your skin and cools it down, making it the perfect material for a mid-afternoon summer massage. People with pitta skin are recommended to use this. You can also use cotton swabs to dab neem oil over inflammation or acne to get rid of them naturally.

Aloe Vera Everything

Aloe Vera is a wonder drug as far as the skin is concerned. Its health benefits are seemingly endless. Whether it is directly applying Aloe Vera gel extracted from the leaves or making use of packs and masks, it fights signs of ageing and makes the skin look smooth, supple and younger looking.

Mornings and Warm Lemon Water

A healthy tummy ultimately leads to a healthy mind, and healthy body and the best way to keep the stomach healthy is to start the day with a glass of warm water with lemon. This lights up the digestive fire in the belly and cleanses the blood and liver. This results in a healthy digestive system which leads to glowing skin.

Consume Anti-Oxidant and Iron Rich Foods

Antioxidant-rich foods are great for the skin. They fight signs of ageing, reduce oxidative stress, reduce burns and inflammation and effects caused by the sun and improve the protective layer over the skin. Consuming antioxidant and iron-rich foods leaves you with glowing skin free of wrinkles, lines and dryness.

Conclusion

Ayurveda has many secrets and ways to obtain healthy and glowing skin and maintain it. If you are looking for a suitable option for you, all you have to do is understand your skin type and incorporate these ayurvedic skin care routines into your daily life. Glowing skin and a healthier life is right around the corner.