Does the nature of your skin swing between being too oily to being too dehydrated and sensitive? Chances are you have Pitta skin. Here we talk about some indicators to help you identify a Pitta skin and its proclivities. Also, bonus hacks on how to manage the skin problems related to a Pitta skin type!
July, 31 2018 Tendencies towards dryness, coolness and thinner texture are few of the indicators that you have a Vata skin. Here’s everything you need to know about Vata skin and its character. Knowing about your skin and the dominant Doshas greatly enables you to deal with the set of skin problems that the skin is prone to. According to Ayurveda, an ancient system
July, 08 2018
It can sometimes get emotionally draining to nurse a painful red breakout or two, what is called cystic acne, on an otherwise smooth glowing skin. Cystic acne is more common among young adults, though it can occur among adults too. It is caused when the pores of the skin get blocked by accumulated oils and
June, 13 2018
“Glowing skin is a result of proper skincare. It means you can wear less makeup and let skin shine through.” – says global makeup artist Michel Coulombe. Today, most skin experts are recommending alternative chemical-free skincare routine which addresses the issues of the skin from inside as well as outside. This is a holistic approach which
April, 10 2018
An essential part of skin care is to make sure your skin pores are clean and healthy and unclogged from the oils, pollutants, kilos of makeup and dead skin cells that settle on it and stretch it out enough that they start becoming noticeable. Clogged skin pores over time leads to blackheads, whiteheads or acne.
March, 24 2018
The organic industry is booming, with sales of natural products reaching over $13 billion in 2018. Research has revealed that there is a direct link between what we eat and what we feed our skin, and how young or aged our skin looks. In essence, organic beauty is part of a large-scale gravitation towards a
March, 12 2018
Come winter, our over all immunity takes a hit. Our body becomes prone to viral and bacterial attacks! So during these winter months, especially the time between Mid January to Mid March is called Shishir Ritu in the ancient healing sciences of Ayurveda, it is important to monitor what goes into our mouth and what
January, 11 2018
Ingredients found in cosmetic products could use chemicals that are natural or they could be synthetic. And how hazardous they are, depends on what kind of the chemical compounds that go into making them. Harmful chemicals more commonly used in our beauty and personal care products could cause a range of health hazards from cancer to hormonal dysfunctions also
January, 02 2018
Winter is here and so is dryness of the skin. In order to beat the dryness, a lot of us carry moisturizers replete with harmful chemicals including parabens, synthetic colors, phthalates among many others. While these creams may beat the dryness, they fail to nurture and nourish your skin from within. Eventually your skin loses
December, 12 2017
With seasonal changes, keeping in balance can prove a little tricky. In the fall, as the days become colder, and usually a bit more windy and dry, Vata dosha (air and space elements) increases in the environment. If we don’t make adjustments to our lifestyle to maintain balance, the excess Vata will also tend to
September, 15 2017
Your skin is the reflection of how healthy your body and mind systems are. Hyper-pigmentation of the skin could be due to various skin disorders caused by the presence of toxins, or Ama in Ayurvedic terminology, in the body. Skin problems like hyper-pigmentation are most commonly caused due to an aggravated Pitta Dosha. A concerted diet, herbal healing
September, 01 2017
The word ‘Aloe Vera’ fills our minds with images of sap-laden, long, green, thick thorny leaves. You may know it is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and a great skin care essential. But did you know that Aloe can also help your digestion and save you from balding?! About 35 million American men have registered hair loss issues as
August, 18 2017
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