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Pigmentation & dullness - #21199

Shweta Chouhan
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I have pigmentation and dullness issues from last 5 years , I haven't use any chemical yet as I want some ayurvedic products which can cure and not harm my skin and provide me with healthy and glowy skin. Thanks 🙏

Age: 40
Chronic illnesses: No
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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Actaril soap for bathing. Kumkumadi oil for massage. Tab.Manjistha 2-0-2

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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee Avoid stress if any Have more water, more salad leafy green Veggies Have soaked dry grapes, pomegranate almonds walnuts Wash your face with fresh water frequently Use face mask while going out Use manjishta powder+yashtimadhu powder mixed with curd and do scrubbing and cleaning with fresh water and take steam with hot water Apply snigdhakanti cream Use snigdhakanti powder for face wash

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Shweta rule out the core reason of pigmentation,is it seasonal, if u eat some perticular thing , less sleep?? Also observe your gut, are you generally constipated? Acidity atc? Here’s a natural plan- 1. External Care (Ayurvedic Products + Home Remedies)

Face Masks (2–3 times a week): Good for summers and oily skin 1.Sandalwood (Chandan) + Multani Mitti + Rosewater mask – very cooling, clears pigmentation. 2.Masoor Dal (Red lentils) Face Pack – grind lentils, mix with milk or honey, apply for 20 minutes. 3.Neem Powder + Aloe Vera Gel – fights dullness and pigmentation.

Face Serum (Daily Night Care):

Kumkumadi Tailam (Vaidyaratnam, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, or Kerala Ayurveda brands are genuine). Just 2-3 drops, massage gently at night on clean face. 2. Internal Care (for long-term glow and healing)

Herbal Supplements: 2.panchanimbadi tablets (twice a day) 1.Manjistha capsules (detox blood, reduce pigmentation)

2.Amla capsules twice a day and Triphala churna at bedtime (boosts skin immunity)

Turmeric capsule (heals skin internally)

Diet tips: Eat 1 amla daily or amla juice.

Soak 5 almonds overnight, eat them in morning.

Include turmeric, ghee, leafy greens, carrot, beetroot daily.

Avoid too much fried, spicy, junk food (they worsen pigmentation).

Try this and definitely revert.

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Cap- tiktamruta grutam 1 capsule in the morning after bresh followed by 1 glass hot water sip Take syp shodak 15ml bd before food For local application use evenshade cream Night use kunkumadi lepa

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Please update your skin type (Oily/dry/combination type)

1.Khadirarishtam 10ml twice daily after food 2.Annabedi sindhooram 2-0-2 after food 3.Thriphaladi churnam 1tsp at bedtime with hot water 4.Kumkumadi taila for ext.application (take 3-4drops and do gentle massage over face) you can have 1drop of this oil in nostrils too (daily ) as NASYA"( Which will improve the overall circulation of your face and thus helps to remove the toxins *Not for oily skin 5.Thriphaladi + Manjishtadi churnam + Multanimitti for face application with milk /rose water weekly thrice

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You can start on Neemghan vati- Kaishore guggulu- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Khadira aristha- Mahamanjistha aristha- 2 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Kantilepa- apply over face and then wash off Alovera gel- can apply over face daily Drink plenty of fluids Avoid spicy sour fermented food

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I HAVE TREAT MANY PATIENTS FOT THAT ITS CALLED MELASMA…ITS CURABLE DO FOLLOW

MAHAMANJISRIST+ KHADIRARIST SYRUP 2-2 TSP MIX WITH 1/2 BOWL OF WATER TAKE AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

Nutrela collagenprash ==1 tsp with milk at every night

Kumkumadi tailam3-4 drops mix with aloevera jel mix and apply at night and wash at morning then apply … Vit C serum …

Beware of sun exposure so use spf5+++ sunscreen while you go outside

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Sariva tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Mahamanjistadi kadha 10ml. Twice daily after food with water Use mixture of besan 1tsp+ curds+ turmeric powder 1/2tsp. Mix and apply on face 10mins. Before bath once daily and then wash with clean water. Daily sunscreen 50+ SPF on face

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Mahamanjistadi kasaya 20ml two times a day with warm water before meals Kumkumadi lepam for external application

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Hi shweta, Avoid processed food ,oily spicy food 1.simply apply Chandan powder or multani mitti with rose water 2 .Apply shatdhut ghrut daily 2times to get moisture to skin 3.mahamanjishati kadha 15 ml with water 2times after meal

Eat healthy food Plenty of water .Fruits vegetables Sleep 6 to 7 hr Avoid direct sunlight

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Kunkumadi taila for affected areas application Swadishta virechaka choorna 1tsp with milk everyday night after food Manjishtadi kashaya15ml-0-15ml before food with equal quantity of water

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Hello

Keep hydrate urself Take good amount of vegetables and fruits

If u have oily skin better avoid moisturizer but u can use gel forms. 1) pigmentation - aloe vera gel + turmeric powder mix and scrub to your face and wash 2) unishade cream 3) pomegranate gel for dullness 4) Mahamanjisthadi kashaya 10ml-0-10ml with 10ml warm water before food

Just try this for 15 days Consult me seperately

Thank you

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Hello shweta Complexion of skin can be inhanced but can’t be changed. So keep your mind to make healthy and real complexion. But as per your need start your morning with sauf (funnel seed) and luke warm water . Apply kantilep in afternoon or morning. Apply kumkumadi /Nalpamaradi keram and massage a little. Mulethi tab or churna with drakshav/ mahamanjitha kwath.

Do shitli and bhramari pranayam Try to chant vishnushahastra nam if possible. As it summer try to have juicy fruit in afternoon but before lunch. Keep it hydrated . Lord Dhanvantari will heal you soon.

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First of all maintain a calm and happy enviroment with peaceful mind.You are nearing your premenopausal period and several hormonal changes are happening in your body,may reflect in your skin also.Skin is the primary source of indication of all the endocrine imbalances of our body. Kindly share your current BMI and if you are overweight, suggesting LFT Make sure you are taking enough vegetables and fruits daily to vitalise your micronutrients and vitamins. Advising intake of carrot,beetroot and apple alternatively - Please inform about your status of appetite. Rx 1.Manjistadi kashyam + khadirarishtam: 10 ml kashyam mixed with 10 ml of arishtam,add 45 ml water into it,twice daily before food 2.T.Hemic :1-0-1(with kashyam) 3.Pinda tailam:For external application 4.Do regular exercises(walking for 15 to 20 minutes just like you are getting sweat on your forehead)

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Hello… You have pimples on your face?? Or only pigmentation?

If only pigmentation use Unishade face cream on regular basis… As days pass it will vanish

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Hello Shweta Chauhan

As per ur Words

# UR PROBLEM-

Hyperpigmentation Dullness

# PROBABLE CAUSES

• Recurrent Sun and Heat Exposure High Melanin Pigment in Skin Autoimmune Diseases Hormonal Changes few infections Poor Hygiene Nutritional Deficiency Zinc Biotin Calcium Vit D B Complex Deficiency Hormonal imbalances Gastric Metabolic issues stress etc

# SUCESSFUL AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

• FOR SKIN REJUVENATION & DETOX Aloe Vera Juice 30 ml twice a Day on Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water • FOR BLOOD PURIFICATION Syrup.Mahamanjistadi Kadha 20 ml twice a Day After Food • GLOWING DAY CREAM Nalapamaradi Glowing Cream Use Day Cream For Use As Regular Cream • ANTIPIGMENTATION NIGHT CREAM Unishade Cream Local Application at Night

DURATION :- Try 30 days & Review Back

# DO’S :-

Prefer Alkaline Vegan Cooked Steamed Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake approximately 3 Liters Per Day Rest Dairy products Mild Physical Walking Activities Yoga Dhyan Maintain Personal Hygiene Rest Good Sleep

# DON’TS :-

Avoid Acidic Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Excess Sugar Salt sweets oily fatty non veg diet Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Afternoon Sleep. Avoid Excessive Sun Heat Exposure

Regards

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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Hello You can consume 1)Varnya mahakashaym 15 ml morning B/F Also Panchkarma procedures

Externally Nalparmaradi taila (Body) Or Kumkumadi taila ( Face)

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Addressing pigmentation and dullness can indeed be approached effectively with Ayurveda, offering safe and gentle methods to enhance your skintone and glow. It’s crucial to first identify if there’s any underlying dosha imbalance that may be contributing. In Ayurveda, such skin issues often relate to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, which governs inflammation and metabolism in the skin.

First, focusing on detoxifying your body can significantly help. Consider incorporating “Triphala” into your routine. It is a classic Ayurvedic formulation that helps detoxify the body and promote digestion. Mix half a teaspoon of triphala powder in warm water and consume it at night before bed.

Second, a facial mask made from ingredients like sandalwood (Chandan), turmeric (Haldi), and milk can be beneficial. Sandalwood has cooling and nourishing properties, turmeric is anti-inflammatory, while milk acts as a natural moisturizer. Mix sandalwood powder and a pinch of turmeric with enough milk to form a paste, apply this mask twice a week.

In terms of diet, maintain a Pitta-pacifying diet – it involves avoiding spicy, oily, and acidic foods. Opt for more cooling foods like cucumber, watermelon, coriander, and sweet juicy fruits. Keep hydrated throughout the day with water or herbal teas, like chamomile or mint.

Daily self-massage (Abhyanga) with cooling oils such as coconut or almond oil can enhance skin health. Apply oil before showering and let it soak for about 15-20 minutes. This practice nourishes the skin and improves circulation.

Incorporate a consistent skincare regime of gentle cleansing. Use Ayurvedic cleansers that have natural ingredients such as neem, aloe vera, or rosewater. Avoid harsh soaps or chemicals that strip natural oils from your skin.

Lastly, observe stress-reducing techniques like yoga or meditation, as stress can exacerbate skin conditions. Aim for at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep each night, since skin regenerates and repairs itself during rest.

Remember, achieving healthy skin is a holistic process and patience is key. Consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized attention if necessary, to ensure you are adapting these practices according to your Prakriti (constitution) and health condition, and gurantee you’re on the right path to naturally healthier, glowing skin.

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