Secret to transforming your skin

Meticulously chosen essential oils: Go for products, the base of which comprises oils and herbs.

Since time immemorial, Indian culture has incorporated classic ayurveda methods and techniques in its home remedies—from ‘doodh haldi’ (turmeric infused with milk) to exploring the perks of neem, the list is endless. Ayurveda’s benefits go beyond merely treating the skin. It is a wholesome approach to prevention, instead of cure. Some of the ways by which ayurveda can transform your skin are:

Carefully curated, herbal ingredients: The ancient healing tradition of ayurveda has room for only carefully curated, herbal ingredients. When you opt for ayurveda, you opt for the most natural process of utilising fresh ingredients in its simplest form. Ayurvedic products should always be free from harmful chemicals.
Customised for your skin: Ayurvedic products are formulated exclusively for your skin type, be it: Vata (dry skin), Pitta (normal, combination or sensitive skin), or Kapha (oily skin).

Meticulously chosen essential oils: Go for products, the base of which comprises oils and herbs. Combine a list of essential oils which have been carefully curated to transform your skin and give it a satin finish. Sesame and cardamom go out of their way to moisturise dry, parched skin, whereas, sunflower, olive and almond oil go well with normal to combination skin. For the oilier skin-type, lighter oils, such as jojoba and grapeseed are the best choice.

Ayurveda’s anti-aging solution: From turmeric, aloe vera to sandalwood—all these ingredients work towards firming and rejuvenating skin. Ayurvedic products have miraculous anti-aging and skin-renewal properties, which are free from harmful substances.

Freshly handpicked herbs: Ayurvedic ingredients and natural herbs are mixed together to create flawless experiences which moisturises, regenerates and restores your skin. The rejuvenating and balancing herbs of amla, ashwagandha, brahmi, aloe vera and neem enhance the ability to deeply purify, renew and protect the skin.

Eliminates harmful chemicals and balances the doshas: By balancing the doshas, ayurveda strikes a chord between the perfect pH balance and your skin. It strives to retain the natural moisture barrier, while nourishing, purifying and balancing your skin. Ayurveda products are free from harmful chemicals such as parabens, artificial preservatives and the likes.

Nature’s extract: Anything you put on your skin is going to get absorbed eventually. When a product or chemical substance is applied on the skin, it penetrates through the pores, and gets absorbed by the body. These substances travel through the blood and some of it lands up inside the organs. Since the liver cleans out all chemicals/toxins of the body, most of these end up in the liver. So, the safest path to a healthy skin and body is resorting to 100 percent natural skin-care products.

The author is an ayurveda doctor with Shankara Naturals