Summers are here! It is time to say goodbye to that dull, dry winter skin and embrace that summery, dewy skin. But before you head out to the pool or the beach, hoping to get some golden tan, remember those unprotected hours in the sun will show up as wrinkles, sunspots, and pigmentation later. So, are you not going to step out for fear of the sun and going to spend your summers like a hermit? Worry not, Ayurveda has the perfect glowing solution for your brighter and happier summers! This blog, will discuss summer skin care tip and Ayurvedic summer skin care routine.
Understanding Your Ayurvedic Skin Type
It is essential to understand your Ayurvedic skin type to understand which Ayurvedic skin care products suit you the best. Ayurveda explains our body types according to three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These Tridoshas explain our physiological and psychological characteristics. Everyone has a unique balance of these three doshas – the more prominent among these three determines your physical features and body type. These tridoshas also impact our skin types. Understanding your skin type can help you understand which herbs and formulations will better impact your skin.
Ayurvedic Tips for Skincare in Summer
- Keep yourself hydrated. This can help fight dryness and flakiness. Instead of plain water, drink water infused with cooling herbs like fennel, coriander, sandalwood, and vetiver.
- Wash your skin daily with a gentle, herbal facewash. Choose a herbal facewash that suits your skin – eg, ashwagandha-based facewash for vata, sandalwood facewash for pitta, and neem facewash for Kapha skin.
- Use a soothing body oil like Nalpamaradi Keram before the bath to protect your skin from tan. An oil massage helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Exfoliate regularly to unclog your pores and remove dirt and dead skin. You can use oatmeal or Swarnamukhi Face Pack once a week.
- Choose a herbal face pack with soothing ingredients like sandalwood, cucumber, or Aloe vera.
- Avoid spicy and sour foods. This can cause an imbalance of Pitta and irritate your skin. Consume soothing, easily digestible and cooling foods. Eat water-rich fruits like watermelon.
- Wear light-colored, loose cotton clothes and try to cover your face.
- If you have to stay outside for long durations, ensure an after sun care with products that contain aloe vera to soothe your irritated skin.