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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 SKIN- Dry 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.  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 ray’s 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 6. Keep away from cheese, mayonnaise and bakery products 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 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

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