BEAUTY RELATED SKIN DISORDERS

According to Ayurveda disorders of skin are not actually skin disorders but it is the
imbalance of internal metabolism. A skin disease is, mostly, rooted deeply into
various dhatus or tissues like fat, muscles, blood etc. Most of the skin treatments are
generally treated with external applications like creams, lotions or oils. These,
however, never reach the deeper layers of the skin and helps to disappear the
symptoms temporarily, and does not eradicate the root cause of the skin disease.
Ayurveda always reaches to the root cause of the disease and treats accordingly.
The main causes of skin diseases in Ayurveda are a wrong diet and unhealthy
lifestyle, which an individual follows either knowingly or unknowingly
Ayurveda has considered all skin diseases under the title of Kshudra Rogas

DRY SKINDry skin is an increasing problem day by day. Unsuitable skin hygiene, such as
excessive washing, use of soap, excessive routine skin washing and lack of
moisturisation, excessive UV exposure, use of air conditioning, Poor nutrition and
Changes related to the maturity of the skin.
Excessive dryness according to Ayurveda is caused by:

Increased vata
Increased ushna and teekshna qualities of Pitta
Rasakshaya( Reduction in Rasadhatu)
Less snigdhatwa (unctuousness) caused by reduced meda (Fatty Tissue)
Reduced sweat in the body.

Line of treatment:

All measures to reduce vata

Required measures to reduce pitta with substances having cooling properties
Nourishing diet to increase Rasa dhatu and meda dhatu in body.
Snehana with herbs infused oils like Shatavari, Bala etc.

SUNBURN
Sunburn is a red, painful burn caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. The rays burn
through the cells in the outer layer of skin, causing damage to the underlying blood
vessels. In severe cases of sunburn, blisters may occur. As the skin heals, dead
cells flake and peel away.
Dosha Imbalance- Pitta

Cosmetic treatment Application of Shatadhauta ghrita / Chandan taila

Paste of Sandalwood + Rose water as a face pack
Compress of Aloe vera juice or Pure rose water

Prevention: Protect the skin from harsh sunrays and wear protective clothing. Stay
out of the sun between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
Self-Care: Use a cool compress, perhaps containing skim milk or chamomile to
soothe burned skin. Apply aloe jelly, cucumber or potato slices to soothe sunburned
skin.

Moles:
A mole is a harmless collection of pigmented cells. Moles tend to be tan, brown, or
black, and may have even or uneven borders. They most commonly develop on the
chest, back, face, and scalp and they tend to be hereditary. They are rarely
cancerous though changes in a mole may be the first sign of skin cancer.
Some moles are congenital and these types of moles are better left
untreated.Elevated moles can be treated.
Dosha imbalance- Vata
Ayurveda treatment _ Kshara lepa ( Snuhi, apamarg, Arka)
Self-Care: Moles do not require treatment but should be checked regularly for signs
of skin cancer: a change in size, shape, or color or the development of irregular
borders.
Medical Treatment: excision and laser therapy may be used to remove a mole.

Freckles:
Freckles are small, pigmented spots that are commonly found on the face, hands,
arms, and other parts of the body usually exposed to the sun. Freckles are most
often found on those with fair complexions and they develop through exposure to the
sun, often coming and going with sun exposure and the seasons.
Dosha Imbalance- Pitta

Cosmetic treatment Application of Manjishtha taila

Paste of Sandalwood + Manjishtha +Rose water as a face pack
Application of eladi churna on affected areas

Prevention: Always protect from harmful sunrays. Limit sun exposure

Self-Care: Freckles are harmless and may gradually fade if not exposed to the sun

Acne:Acne, the most common skin condition that commonly occurs in teenagers
undergoing hormonal changes, which stimulate oil production. It is also common in
women who take contraceptives high in the hormone progesterone. Acne may be
hereditary and may be aggravated by stress. In acne, a sebaceous gland within a
hair follicle overproduces oil, which irritates the follicle's lining. The excess oil also
causes bacteria trapped in the follicle to produce a substance that causes cells lining
the follicle to clump together. Pressure builds in the pore, pushing up a plug of
trapped oil and debris to the skin's surface. If the follicle is open, a blackhead, or
open comedone, if the pore is tightly closed, a whitehead, or closed comedone,
occurs.
Dosha Imbalance- Pitta, Kapha

Cosmetic treatment Facial steam using Eucalyptus oil

Application of Manjishtha taila
Paste of Multani mitti+ Neem patra powder +Sandalwood +
Manjishtha +Rose water as a face pack
Application of eladi churna on affected areas
Face pack of red sandalwood+ neem+ lodhra powder in rose water
Self-Care: Don't prick at pimples. Avoid the sun exposure. Practice a relaxation
technique to reduce stress. If you are taking an oral contraceptive high in
progesterone consult your doctor.
General Guidelines for skin care:
1. Avoid using harsh chemicals over the skin
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of warm water everyday
3. Avoid too much washing of skin
4. Avoid heavy , fatty and fried food
5. Avoid eating fermented substances
6. Keep away from cheese, mayonnaise and bakery products
7. Exercise on a regular basis
8. Drink plenty of fruit juices and vegetable soups
9. Include ginger and pepper in your diet
10. Avoid consumption of carbonated drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee and chocolates.
11. Practice pranayama on a regular basis
12. Take adequate sleep
13. To balance vata perform Padabhayangya and Shirobhyanga on a regular basis
14. To overcome problems of stress perform treatments like Shirodhara.
15. Perform skin toning facial exercises on a regular basis