Skin Care by Ayurveda – Ayurveda and Skin Care

Posted on August 3, 2009 in Uncategorized

Apart from the mirror of a person’s health, the skin is the clue to one’s Ayurvedic constitution. The type of skin can show the predominant dosha of the person. If vata is predominant the skin of a person is dry, rough, cold, thin with fine pores and wrinkled. In case of pitta constitution, the skin is delicate, fair and red toned with freckles, moles or acne and burns easily. If the constitution is of kapha dosha the skin of a person is oily, smooth, moist and thick with a tendency towards large pores.

Skin should be cared properly. Otherwise it suffers from premature aging, becomes dull and blemished. The best care for skin is regular consumption of milk, honey and yogurt as these nourish the skin and prevent premature aging.

Here are Few Ayurvedic tips for Skin Care:

Some Medicinal Preparations in Ayurveda for regular use for skin problems are:

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