1) Face packs
Ayurveda has formulas for face packs (Mugha lepa) that
stimulate blood circulation, tone up facial muscles, enhance the complexion,
maintain the elasticity of the skin and draw out toxins and waste materials
from the skin. They are available according to the nature and need of the skin.
2) Skin tonics
Ayurveda skin tonics remove greasiness that occurs during
cleansing and nourishing processes. They close the pores opened due to
steaming. They refresh the skin and stimulate blood supply.
3) Fruit diets
Eat fresh fruits which are available in the respective
seasons. Colored vegetables help skin health very much.
4) Drink water
Water is a natural element that keeps up skin healthily.
Drinking plenty of boiled water will protect you from infections. Drinking at
least 6 glasses of water everyday will help eliminating the waste.
5) Deeper cleansing
Ayurveda recommends deeper cleansing with its own
medications that go deep into the pores and clean the dirt which cannot be
cleaned by ordinary face washing.
6) Ayurvedic massage
It recommends massaging the body with sesame oil everyday
before bathing. The massage oil can be any skin-friendly oil like olive oil or
some Ayurvedic medicated oil.
7) Use warm water and green gram for bath
Ayurveda recommends warm water for bathing body. Using it on
head may spoil eye sight and hair growth. Soap or shampoo can be replaced by
channa powder or green gram (phaseolus aureus) powder since they are cool and
skin friendly.
8) Avoid sunlight
Direct sunlight may affect the skin and it is better to
cover the head and body. Use of an umbrella may also help.
9) Avoid too much of fat in diet
Eating too much of sweets, fried foods, and spicy foods and
too much of salt will spoil the skin health.
10) Apply oil
Application of oil on your head and under the feet is is
important in Ayurvedic skin maintenance. Application of Ayurvedic nasal drops
can improve muscle tone and refresh skin.
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