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8 Ayurvedic Remedies for Skin Care

Ayurveda is surely a great remedy for many skin problems. Even the toughest of the toughest problems are get solved by this. If you want to get a good skin care do Panchkarma and massage with oils, certain kriyas also eliminate wastage and toxins from your body and gives shine and lustor to your skin. There is no other treatment works fast and super as ayurveda does. There are various natural herbs and medicines in ayurveda which can be prepared from the comfort of your home and acts miracle in the curing your skin problems. Ayurvedic tips to keep skin problems away:- 1. Avoid spicy and oily food: To keep your skin healthy in the monsoon season, avoid spicy, oil and sour foods. The high humidity levels cause the digestive system to weaken and heavy food can lead to an upset stomach. These types of food also aggravate pitta which is responsible a variety of skin breakouts and eruptions in this season. Eat light and easily digestible foods, cooked or steamed vegetables, zucchini, squash, pumpkin, steamed salad, fruits, moong dal, khichree, corn, and oatmeat etc.

2. Say no to pitta aggravating beverages: We understand that you can't begin your day without a cuppa but try to reduce your daily intake coffee and alcohol is a strict no because it is notoriously known for aggravating pitta and acidity. Replace them with pitta pacifying herbal teas.
3. Keep your skin dry: Getting a little we or sometimes getting drenched is not uncommon when you are outdoors during the rainy season. However don't let your skin remain wet for a long time while enjoying the monsoon showers. It is important to keep your skin folds and feet dry and clean at all times. Damp skin is a breeding ground for fungal infections.
4. Wheatgrass, a tonic for your skin: Wheatgrass is a tonic for your skin. It is helpful in boosting the immune system and helping you in warding off or controlling skin disorders in monsoon. Wheatgrass in rich in antioxidants and is instrumental in detoxifying the blood.
5. Drink a lot of fluids: Drink at least 8-10 glasses of clean water daily. Though you need to keep dry outside in this season to prevent skin problems it is important to consume adequate quantities of water to keep your skin hydrated.
6. Eat fresh: Eat fresh and unprocessed food to keep your body and your skin functioning at an optimum level. Don't rely on packed, refrigerated and processed food. Instead of ordering pizzas, burgers or feasting on ships, relish some fresh homemade food. Eat a lot of fruits and green vegetables.
7. Avoid alcohol-based skin cleansers: You should avoid alcohol based skin cleansers because it irritates and dries your skin. Instead use a herbal soap or cleanser regularly to get rid of excess oil, grime and dust, and of course to keep your skin free of bacterial infections.
8. Use cooling herbs: It is beneficial to use the herbs that have cooling effects on the body such as fennel, coriander seeds and Indian gooseberry (amla) for a glowing skin in monsoon. Amla helps to detoxify the liver and aids digestion-and is also a good source of vitamin C and other minerals.
 
Dr. Kamini Kaushal
Professor, Deptt. of Dravyaguna,
Madan Mohan Malviya Govt. Ayurvedic College
Udaipur. Mob.: 078303 54595