7 Ayurvedic Skin Care Tips
for Healthy & Glowing Skin
Beautiful
glowing smooth skin is desirable by every woman and appreciated by every man.
Genetically, we are wired to be attracted to people with clear skin and a
glowing complexion because it's a sign of good health. Ayurveda has some
time-proven tricks to make your skin clear, soft, and radiant without spending
a fortune or loading up on chemicals.
First,
let's see why our skin tends to become rough, dry, and irritated during certain
seasons and with age. According to Ayurveda, it happens due to the accumulation
of Vata in the body. Vata predominates in the Fall and early Winter, and in
people over the age of 50. When there is excess Vata, we are prone to dry skin,
cracking joints, thinning dry hair, and brittle nails. Vata can also show up in
the body earlier if you're really stressed, have a Vata disturbing diet or live
in a Vata inducing climate (cold and dry). The secret to staying young is
keeping Vata at bay.
Here
are some Ayurvedic tips that will slow down Vata accumulation in the body and
will help you stay young and keep your skin beautiful.
1. Don't Skip the Veggies - Stick to high-water
content vegetables that are easier to digest, such as lettuce, carrot,
cucumber, daikon radish (which is revered by Ayurvedic healers for its
purifying properties), fennel, and tender asparagus tips. These vegetables are
tridoshic: they are good for all types of skin. Combine at least 3 and enjoy
with a simple olive oil-lemon juice dressing.
2. Eat Like a Bird - Both traditional and
Ayurvedic medicine agree that adding seeds and nuts into your diet will improve
the condition of your skin. Vata is drying by nature so all foods that have
natural healthy fats in them will prevent this imbalance. Nuts and seeds are a
perfect food -- they contain Omega-3s, healthy fats, and fiber to help a
weakened Vata digestion. My favorite snack is GoRaw Sunflower Flax Snax. You
can also try adding almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and other nuts to
your oatmeal (or having them as your afternoon snack, when Vata naturally predominates).
3. Sip Some Tea - Vata is dry and cold by
nature so your skin will stay younger looking longer, if your keep these two
qualities at bay. Stay hydrated throughout the day and give preference to warm
liquids, such as herbal tea. Making some spicy tea with fresh ginger and lemon
will wake you up in the afternoon and keep your digestion healthy, which is
important for glowing skin.
4. Pump It Up - Exercising is necessary
in preventing cold Vata from accumulating. Modern doctors advise exercising to
keep your muscles and joints healthy and toned, while helping you sweat out
toxins. Exercise will also improve blood circulation, digestion, and give you a
healthy blush! Choose the type of exercise that makes you feel good and gives
you energy without exhausting you. Whether it is walking, jogging, dancing,
yoga, or boxing -- you should enjoy it and have fun moving your body.
5. Breathe In and Release - High levels of
emotional and mental stress is one of the major reasons why Vata gets aggravated
(Not good!). It literally sucks out all the vital juices from your skin making
it dehydrated. Meditation and breathing can be very effective stress busters
that you might want to consider. To get started with yogic breathing, lie on
your back or seat comfortably, place one palm on your belly, and another one on
your chest. Start inhaling into your belly, letting it slightly rise, then keep
inhaling into your ribs, expanding the ribcage up and out, letting the air
completely fill up your lungs by inhaling all the way up into your chest.
Mentally keep track of your breathing -- your belly, ribs, and chest. On your
exhales, let the air move in the opposite order -- chest, ribs,and belly sinking in. Do this simple yet very
effective breathing technique for 5-10 minutes when you need to calm down
whether it is before an important meeting or right before you fall asleep.
6. Doze off with Sunset - Aggravated Vata often
causes restlessness which can lead to insomnia (Not good for your skin!). Any
skin care professional or Ayurvedie doctor will agree on the fact that getting
at least seven hours of sleep is a good thing when it comes to having a healthy
and glowing complexion. If you have trouble falling asleep, try a full yogic
breathing described above or use this one before going to bed.
7. Take Skin Moisturizer
to a New Level - Staying hydrated on the inside is important but you shouldn't
forget about taking care of your skin from the outside, as well. Cleansing and
moisturizing are the most crucial to keeping your skin healthy and young. An
oil massage is the best remedy for dry skin.
For the best absorption, anti-aging oil massages should be done at
night. Apricot oil applied 2-3 times a week at night makes my skin feel very
smooth and healthy. Once a week give yourself (or ask your partner to give you)
a full body massage with oil. It stimulates healthy blood circulation, lymph
drainage, reduces water retention, and keeps your romantic relationship
exciting! Abhyanga, a full body oil massage, calms the mind, leaving you
feeling grounded yet focused and alert, and balances emotions. Using natural
organic oils is also a lot cheaper than chemical-loaded lotions found at a
pharmacy. Try these Ayurvedic oils for your specific dosha: Kapha, Pitta, or
Vata.
To
find out which dosha type you are, you can check out my Ayurveda & Dosha
Types for Beginners Guide.
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