herbal skin care Archives

Seven Ayurvedic tips to shrink open pores and heal oily skin

.. A common complaint we hear from people with oily skin is the presence of visible, large open pores on skin. We have discussed in depth the problems that Pitta prakriti skin faces in earlier posts. Due to a high accumulation…

The Ayurvedic primer to oily, clogged (pitta prone) skin : cleansing ,care & unclogging

We have been doing the Krya Ayurvedic skin care series all this month. In the series we are covering various aspects of skin cleansing, care, and healthy habits and of course the right food, how it is to be prepared and…

Eating for Good Health – An Ayurvedic Perspective : Part 1

I am often asked what Ayurveda prescribes as a healthy diet. I hesitate to write down a fixed diet plan for many reasons: there are many diet fads these days which have become accepted as healthy diets (for example the…

Eight Ayurvedic eating techniques for clearer, radiant skin

We spoke about open pores and oily skin yesterday and we looked at how they are variously approached by cosmetic science, dermatology and Ayurveda. We then looked at the role of Pitta dosha and how it influences oiliness on skin,…

Krya formulation Tuesdays: Krya baby ubtans

The problem with synthetic baby products: As we are fond of saying, just because it smells mild, has the words “gentle or soothing” on it and promises not to cause tears, does not mean it is actually mild or even…

Krya formulation Tuesdays – Krya classic skin oil with Manjishta & Chandana for oily skin

I recently received an email from a consumer asking for help to choose the right skin care products for her. She is a 21 year old girl who lives in a very hot and dry climate where temperatures are usually…