A Simplified Ayurvedic Skincare And Haircare Guide

A simplified ayurvedic skincare and haircare guide for a sustainable beauty regime.

- Vaishali Sharda

Hoarding skincare products, experimenting with new skincare trends and fads seem exciting, but over time they do more harm than good to your skin. To build a long-term and sustainable regimen, you need to understand your skin, the energies in your body, and your concerned target areas. The best way to do this is by analysing your ‘dosha’ as per the ancient science of Ayurveda.

The intricate science of Ayurveda believes that good health comes from a balance between mind, body, and spirit. According to the ancient scriptures, everything comprises these 5 elements - fire, space, air, water and earth.

There are three kinds of dosha - vata, made of air and space. Pitta, made of fire and water and kapha, made of earth and water.

These dosha are nothing but biological energies found in your body which affect certain parts ranging from digestion to hormones, and from acne to pigmentation. Everyone is born with a certain dosha, if it hinders away and changes due to lifestyle changes, diet or stress, it will affect your overall well-being. The science of Ayurveda thus tries to bring you closer to understanding your own dosha or body and helping you achieve a state of harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.