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Face mask for all skin types

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. fine oat flour
• 2 tsp. almond flour
• a pinch of turmeric powder
• 2–5 drops oil of your choice

Directions

1. Mix the powdered ingredients together.
2. Add a few drops of oil.
3. Apply a thick coat onto the skin and leave on for 15 minutes.
4. Wash off with lukewarm water.

This paste can also be used for the whole body.

Ayurvedic tradition includes treatments for skin diseases, but there isn’t much scientific evidence supporting their use. Still, Ayurveda may be a helpful complement to medical treatment for a variety of skin conditions.

Ayurveda classifies skin diseases as maha kushta or kshudra kushta.

Maha kushta includes major skin conditions, like:

• scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
• furuncle (boils)
• psoriasis
• eczema
• rosacea

Kshudra kushta includes minor skin symptoms, like:

According to Ayurveda, minor symptoms are caused by a dominance of a specific dosha. Those experiencing minor symptoms may see improvement through dietary changes and at-home skin care remedies.

Major conditions may require the expertise and supervision of an Ayurvedic practitioner.

For instance, Yanamandra says eczema is thought to be caused by a dominance of kapha. Some people may find that herbs, like gotu kola and giloy, incorporated into their diet help soothe their eczema. She also recommends using coconut oil and camphor to provide eczema and rosacea relief.

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Table of Contents

• What Is Ayurveda?
• A Brief History of Ayurveda
• 3 Principle Energies of the Body
• How Ayurvedic Treatments Work
• Health Benefits of Ayurvedic Medicine
• Limitations of Ayurvedic Medicine

Read on to learn more about this ancient traditional medicine practice, including its history and governing principles, as well as the potential benefits and limitations of Ayurvedic treatments.

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Cultural context

Although Ayurveda is an ancient tradition recorded as early as the 2nd century BCE , it’s important to keep in mind that the practice of Ayurvedic medicine has been heavily influenced by the lighter-skinned Indian upper-caste, known as Brahmins, as well as British colonization.

People belonging to this caste have traditionally looked down on those with darker skin, considering it something that needs to be “corrected.”

There’s a history of oppression of darker-skinned people in India, especially females. This has resulted in psychological and physical abuse due to skin color. Thus, the practice of varnya in Ayurveda is controversial.

Ayurveda is an ancient system that bases treatment on balancing the three doshas. Ayurvedic skin care can include facials, face masks, and herbal formulations.

Some of these remedies may help in the treatment of skin issues, like acne, eczema, dryness, redness, and rosacea. However, more scientific research is needed to confirm Ayurveda’s role in the treatment of skin disease.

Ayurvedic interventions should be used alongside medical treatment, especially for serious conditions. You can take advantage of both traditional approaches and modern medical breakthroughs to achieve your best skin and best health.

Shirin Mehrotra is an independent journalist who writes about the intersection of food, travel, and culture. She’s currently pursuing an MA in the Anthropology of Food.