The right skincare for the right skin type
A popular quote from Dr. Howard Murad says, “Healthy skin is a reflection of overall well-being.” This quote beautifully sums up the need to protect your skin against all odds because it reflects the state of your inner being. So a basic mantra for glowing skin is to stay healthy and happy from the inside out.
The next step is to first understand your skin type and then caress it with the proper care. However, we usually do not pay attention to such details and victimize our skin with chemical-laden beauty care products. These products damage the skin and make it look dull and worn.
According to Ayurveda, there are basically three types of skin: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Let’s try to understand each of these types.
- Vata skin type
The Vata type is characterized by dry, rough, wrinkled and thin skin with small pores. It is very sensitive to dry and windy weather and can easily become dehydrated. If not treated carefully, vata skin can age faster and always look dry and flaky.
Vata Skin Care Tips
- Apply products that contain a fusion of essential oils and natural herbs.
- Try to minimize the level of your mental and emotional stress as it pumps vital juices out of the skin and dehydrates it.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day and eat juicy fruits in your regular diet.
- Correct Vata imbalance by taking Vata Churna and Vata Tea
- Pitta skin type
The pitta type is characterized by fair, sensitive and smooth skin. It is vulnerable to freckles and moles and has a tolerance for hot and spicy food. In the absence of proper care, this type of skin can develop rashes, acne or sunburn.
Pitta Skin Care Tips
- Apply products that produce a cooling effect on the skin
- Protect yourself from the strong sun rays by applying natural sun creams
- Avoid consuming hot and spicy foods and exercising in the hot zone
- Drink plenty of water every day and eat healthy organic food.
- Avoid applying chemical-based cosmetics
- Kapha skin type
People with the Kapha type have oily, heavy, smooth, dull, dense skin with large pores. Compared to other two types, this one is less prone to aging and wrinkles. This type of skin is susceptible to enlarged pores, excess oil, blackheads and pimples. If not treated well, you can develop cystic acne.
Kapha Skin Care Tips
- Stay away from fatty, fried and heavy foods and switch to green leafy vegetables
- Detoxify your body with fruits and vegetables and keep your digestive system in order
- Consume Kapha Churna and Kapha Tea to correct the kapha imbalance in your body
- Drink plenty of water every day and eat more fruits and green vegetables.
Once you’ve identified your skin type, the next step is choosing the right products. The right kind of skincare with the right kind of products leads to healthy, glowing skin. The best way to do this is by opting for natural and herbal products. The market is flooded with natural skin care products, but always remember that the word ‘natural’ is not regulated and the authenticity of its claim must be verified every time.
These are the guidelines that you should keep in mind before buying any skin care product.
- Check the list of ingredients mentioned on the product before buying it
- Check the ‘Natural Ingredient Standard’ benchmark on the product
- Verify that the product does not contain Sulfates Parabens or Petrochemicals
- Say ‘No’ to fragrances, preservatives and additives and opt for natural mineral-based makeup products.
Natural products are enriched with herbs and natural oils. These ingredients are mild and do not harm the skin. These are some of the effective natural herbs that should be a part of your beauty care regimen.
- kumkumadi oil
Kumkumadi oil is effective in treating acne and pimples and makes the skin tone even while brightening the complexion.
- Chandan
Chandan or sandalwood possesses germicidal properties and is very effective in balancing the oil and moisture content of the skin’s surface.
- haldi
Haldi, a natural antiseptic, is very effective in curing pimples and other skin related problems. Helps improve complexion and leaves skin clear and bright.
- Kessar
Kesar has long been used to brighten the complexion and is also helpful in treating acne, pimples, blemishes, and black spots.
- aloe vera
Aloe vera is a magical herb that keeps skin hydrated. It is very effective in treating chapped lips and dry, itchy skin. It works wonders in making the skin smooth, supple and youthful.
- Tulsi
Tulsi acts as an antiseptic and natural astringent that cools the skin and makes it glow.