The 3 Element of Ayurveda.

Ancient Indians believed there were three elements—or Doshas—that governed the body: Wind, fire, and earth. Or, in Sanskrit, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

The proportion of each element varies from person to person but, says the Ayurvedic Glow,

“If Vata is dominant, [those people] tend to be thin, light, enthusiastic, energetic, and changeable.

If it’s Pitta, [those people] tend to be intense, intelligent, and goal-oriented,

while Kapha [results in a person being more] easy-going, methodical, and nurturing.”

Our bodies thrive, in every respect, when each of these elements is balanced. But when there is an imbalance, it can cause distress, leading to conditions such as dry skin, anxiety, sluggishness and even weight gain. (Don’t know your dosha? We will tell you... read below...

Just as our dosha can determine the type of person we are, it can also determine what kind of skin we have. incorporating an approach like this into your life will not just boost your skin—it will boost your overall well-being.

Ayurvedic Glow says:-

Vata dosha is typically associated with dry skin;

Pitta with sensitive.

Kapha with oily or combination skin.

While science hasn’t confirmed a dosha-driven beauty routine can definitely reverse aging, there’s evidence that Ayurvedic ingredients, such as turmeric, ginger, garlic, pepper, and grape seed extract, can reduce wrinkles and damage from harmful UV rays.

According to a neurologist and Ayurvedic Glow, this includes food.

A Vata dosha focus on eating whole grains and vegetables for better digestion and metabolism, which impacts skin hydration.

A Pitta dosha wants anti-inflammatory fruits, like melons and pears, and

A Kapha dosha should spice it up—literally. “The spicy food helps to stimulate their digestion and since Kapha individuals have the slowest metabolism, they need all the extra heat their food has to offer”.

As for beauty products, says the Journal of Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine,

Vata doshas want to “nourish and rehydrate the skin with warm oil-self massage and all-natural moisturizers.

Pitta doshas want to invest in a good sunscreen and a daily facial oil; Kapha doshas want a daily warm oil massage and to gently exfoliate.” As if you needed an excuse to pamper yourself.

Those who practiced Ayurveda thousands of years ago knew how important it was to balance both mind and body.