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Cystic acne is one of the most stubborn types of acne. The cysts are large and sit deep in the skin, making them difficult to treat. Getting rid of cystic acne requires significant effort and changes in home care routine, diet, and lifestyle.

According to Ayurveda, cystic acne occurs when sticky, oily Kapha meets with hot Pitta energy. This ...

Acne can develop at any age, not just during adolescence. Hormones are not the sole factor at play. Our diet and eating habits also influence the condition of our skin. According to Ayurveda, acne, redness, or rosacea can be caused by an excess of the fire element in the body and mind, which is associated with the Pitta dosha, one of the three biological ...

According to Ayurveda, dry skin is a manifestation of an imbalance in Vata dosha, while inflamed skin, including acne, indicates an imbalance in Pitta energy.

There are no good or wrong skin types. Each skin type, when healthy, has its beauty. A healthy combination of Vata and Pitta in the skin brings a beautiful glow of Pitta to the elegancy ...

Some people naturally have dry and thin skin due to their genetics and inherent characteristics. However, as we age, it is common for skin to become drier, thinner, and develop fine lines and wrinkles due to excess of Vata energy.

Healthy Vata skin is delicate and elegant. When imbalanced, it becomes dry, thin, dull, and wrinkles faster than ...

Skin is a reflection of overall health and Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach to addressing any skin condition. To achieve optimal results, it is important to approach skincare from both topical and internal perspectives. Through my extensive research and hands-on experience, I have developed a more nuanced classification system for skin types ...

Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, recognizes seven layers of the skin, each with a specific function. These seven layers rely on how the bodily tissues are formed.

Ayurveda teaches us that there is a sequence of tissue formation in the body:

Lymph Blood Muscles Fat ...

Skin and Three Ayurvedic Energies

Ayurveda, the traditional healing system of India, views the skin as an important organ in the body that reflects the overall health and balance of the individual. According to Ayurveda, healthy skin is a result of a balanced internal environment and proper care.

Our inner nature is ...

Recently, Ayurveda has been having a profound impact upon the world of health care with the help of amazing and knowledgeable advocates of Ayurveda such as Vasant Lad, David Frawley, Deepak Chopra, Marc Halpern and others. Our skin is one of the largest organs of the body. It reflects what is going on inside us. To achieve perfect skin, it is not ...

At a conference on beauty and aging I attended recently it seemed to me that an unusually high percentage of the presenters were talking about Rosacea. Acne Rosacea, also called adult acne, is a condition of the skin in which large red papules or pustules form on the nose and cheeks area. These lesions may become large and painful, be accompanied ...

Do you love your skin? Most likely, that's a yes, if your skin is glowing and radiating health. Probably no, if you have acne, rosacea, or other skin problems. Let’s give love and respect this amazing, multitasking organ, the largest one in our bodies, we have. Our skin does a lot of work, from protecting the inner organs to bodily detoxification, ...