ayurveda tips for oily skin
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Ayurveda tips for oily skin
The qualities of skin are determined by tridoshas. The Dosha,
which is dominant in skin, determines the type and quality of the
skin.
When Kapha dosha is dominant the skin will be oily, shiny and soft.
The skin will have a glowing complexion.
Wrinkles develop
much later in life.
When Kapha dosha gets imbalanced in body and skin , skin pores get
enlarged and acne
pimples start appearing.
The problems of Oily skin:
Enlarged pores
Black heads.
Acne and pimples
.
Coarse pores.
More Oily.
Dark skin due to excess oil.
More prone to moist eczema.
Fungal infections are common.
Ayurveda tips for Oily skin condition.
Wash skin with plenty of warm
water (2-3 times a day) and mild
soap or
herbal scrub to prevent clogging of pores.
Avoid using harsh chemicals to remove oil, as some amount of natural
oil is needed to maintain the texture of skin.
Avoid too much washing of skin as it leads to overproduction of oil
to compensate the loss.
Always use hot water to wash face as it dissolves clogged oil and
also balances Kapha.
Use a moisturizer, free of oil.
Avoid sticky make up, which clogs the pores.
Apply half spoon of lemon juice mixed with half spoon of cucumber
juice to face half an hour before taking bath.
To clear away excess oil, use herbal pack, which contains herbs that
normalize kapha and lessens excess oil secretion.
Mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Apply this mixture on face
and rinse it first with warm water and then followed by cold water
after it dries.
Avoid heavy, fried fatty food.
Avoid cheese and sugar rich deserts.
Consume light, well-spiced food as they balance kapha.
Avoid foods which cause
constipation
.
Include ginger, pepper, and long
pepper in diet.
Exercise regularly.
TTake plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
Massaging whole body with
herbal oil
rejuvenates the body and skin.
Use yurvedic body cleansers, which expel body toxins.
Avoid excessive consumption of soft drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee and
chocolates.
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