Ayurvedic Skincare Rituals: Glow with Traditional Herbal Care

Healthy, radiant skin isn’t just about surface-level treatments—it’s a reflection of your internal balance, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, beauty (Saundarya) is considered a natural outcome of good health and a calm, sattvic (pure) state of mind.

By aligning your skincare routine with Ayurvedic principles, you can nourish your skin from the inside out—using time-tested herbs, oils, and rituals that restore your skin’s natural glow without chemicals or synthetic products.

🪔 The Ayurvedic View of Skin

Ayurveda describes the skin as having seven layers, each deeper than the last and connected to different tissues (dhatus). Imbalances in doshas—Vata, Pitta, or Kapha—can cause various skin concerns:

• Vata skin: Dry, thin, easily wrinkled

• Pitta skin: Sensitive, prone to redness, acne, and rashes

• Kapha skin: Oily, thick, prone to blackheads or dullness

Knowing your skin's doshic nature helps personalize your skincare ritual.

🌿 Ayurvedic Skincare Rituals for Daily Glow

1. Cleansing with Ubtan (Herbal Powder Cleanser)

Skip harsh soaps and use traditional ubtan made from besan (gram flour), turmeric, sandalwood, and rose petals. It gently exfoliates, cleanses, and balances skin tone.

🌸 Tip: Add milk (for Vata), rose water (for Pitta), or a pinch of turmeric (for Kapha).

2. Oil Massage (Face & Body)

Daily massage with natural oils improves circulation and nourishes the deeper skin layers.

• Vata: Sesame or almond oil

• Pitta: Coconut or sandalwood oil

• Kapha: Mustard or neem oil

Massage upward on the face and circular on the body before bathing.

3. Steam and Sweat Detox (Swedana)

Facial steaming with herbs like neem, tulsi, or mint opens pores and clears toxins.

🪷 Bonus: Add a few drops of essential oil like lavender or rose for relaxation.

4. Herbal Face Masks (Weekly)

Combine multani mitti (Fuller's Earth), mulethi powder, and rose water for a clarifying mask that soothes inflammation and brightens skin.

• Dry Skin: Add honey and aloe vera

• Oily Skin: Add lemon juice and neem powder

5. Diet and Herbs for Inner Glow

Beautiful skin begins in the gut. Eat a sattvic diet rich in fresh fruits, ghee, leafy greens, and whole grains.

Support your skin with Ayurvedic herbs like:

• Mulethi (Licorice) – reduces pigmentation and inflammation

• Amla – rich in Vitamin C, supports collagen production

• Turmeric – antioxidant, anti-acne, purifies blood

Explore these ingredients in Upanishad Ayurveda’s Mulethi Powder and other wellness formulas.