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Wanted to have a glowing,clear,beautiful skin
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #31457
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Wanted to have a glowing,clear,beautiful skin - #31457

Niveda
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I wanted to have a glowing beautiful skin in a natural way.As the internet is loaded with lots lots lots of home remedies and don’t know which is true. Natural face packs,best oil massage for face,best food and drinks to have for healthy and glowing skin.

Age: 26
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Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water, is a blood purifier. Take amla juice 10ml+ Aloe vera juice 10ml mix and take once daily with water. Apply aloevera gel and kumkumadi oil on alternate day on face at night . Mix paste of turmeric powder+ raktachandan powder with rose water and apply on face alternate day keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water Use Sunscreen SPF 50+ during the day use hat or umbrella when going out during the day Drink adequate amount of water as required Adequate amount of sound sleep. Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice.

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Can try sandalwood paste with rose water pack Spray rice water mixed with aloveragel + glycerin + vit e capsule + rose water daily at bedtime which will give wonderful results just within few days after using

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HELLO NIVEDA,

1) DAILY SKIN CARE

CLEANSING= wash face with lukewarm water or rose water. Avoid chemical heavy cleansers

OIL MASSAGE (for face) BEST OILS

DRY SKIN= sesame oil or Almond oil OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN= neem oil (mixed with coconut oil) NORMAL SKIN= coconut oil or Kumkumadi oil

Massage gently for 10. minutes before bedtime then wash in morning

2) NATURAL FACE PACKS (weekly 2-3 times)

FOR GLOW -Sandalwood powder + rose water

FOR TAN/PIGMENTATION -Turmeric + gram flour + milk/yogurt

FOR ACNE- PRONE SKIN -neem powder + multani mitti + aloe vera gel

FOR DRY SKIN -mashed ripe banana + honey + yogurt

3) DIET AND DRINKS FOR GLOWING SKIN Ayurveda says: “You are what you digest, not just what you eat”

FOODS -fresh fruits= papaya, mango, grapes, oranges , pomegranate -green leafy veggies -soaked almonds, walnuts -ghee= small amount daily for glow -moong dal, barley, and red rice

DRINKS -warm water with lemon and honey = morning detox -Aloe vera juice- empty stomach for cooling and glow -coconut water= hydration, balances pitta -turmeric milk at night immunity and glow

4) LIFESTYLE FOR RADIANCE -SLEEP WELL= 7-8 hrs, no late nights -EXERCISE/YOGA= suryanamaskar, pranayam - anulom vilom, kapalbhati. Improves blood circulation-> natural glow -Avoid= junk food, excess sugar, late night screen time, stress

5) HERBS AND AYURVEDIC BOOSTERS -Manjistha= purifies blood, clears skin -Neem= anti acne, detoxifier -Amla= vitamin C boost, delays aging -Kumkumadi Taila= gold standard Ayurvedic oil for glow

Wash with rose/lukewarm water-> oil massage -> weekly face pack-> eat fresh, seasonal, satvik food-> drink herbal juices-> practice yoga and pranayam-> sleep well

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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No need to worry,

First of all avoid excessive spicy, sour,salty, oily food,sesame seeds etc.

Start taking these medications, 1.Khadirarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Kaishore guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing. 3.Gandhak rasayana 1-1-1

*Massage your face with NALPAMARADI OIL thrice in a week. *Massage your face with few drops of kumkumadi tailam at bed time only and then wash it off with cold water.

Follow up after 45 days.

If you have any doubt ,feel free to ask.

Take care 😊

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj

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hello Niveda ,

I completely understand your confusion. The internet is full of skin tips, but most are either temporary or not suitable for everyone. Let me give you a clear, simple, natural plan that you can safely follow for healthy, glowing skin from inside out.

1. Natural Face Packs (weekly use) Haldi + Honey Pack – ½ tsp turmeric + 1 tsp honey → apply thin layer, wash after 15 min. (brightens & reduces marks). Sandalwood + Rose water Pack – 1 tsp sandalwood powder + rose water → cooling, glowing effect. Aloe vera Gel Fresh – directly from plant, keep 15–20 min, wash off (hydration & natural glow).

(Use any one of these packs 2–3 times a week, not daily.)

2. Best Oils for Face Massage (Abhyanga for skin health) Do 5–7 min gentle massage at night, then wash with lukewarm water. Kumkumadi Tailam – Classical Ayurvedic oil, excellent for glow & pigmentation. Coconut oil (virgin) – If skin is dry and sensitive. Almond oil (cold-pressed) – Nourishing, reduces dullness.

3. Food for Glowing Skin Fruits: Pomegranate, papaya, grapes, guava, and seasonal fruits. Vegetables: Carrots, beets, spinach, pumpkin (rich in antioxidants & iron). Nuts & Seeds: Soaked almonds, walnuts, flax seeds. Healthy fats: Cow’s ghee (1 tsp daily), coconut. Protein: Moong dal, lentils, paneer, curd in moderate amounts.

4. Drinks for Skin Health Warm water with lemon in morning (flushes toxins). Tender coconut water (hydration & minerals). Herbal teas (mint, tulsi, or green tea). Plenty of plain warm water through the day.

5. Lifestyle Tips Proper sleep (7–8 hrs) is the biggest secret for glowing skin. Avoid excess fried, junk, carbonated drinks. Wash face with plain water 2–3 times a day (don’t overuse soap). Stress management – meditation, yoga, or a daily walk helps a lot.

Beautiful glowing skin is not only about face packs – it mainly comes from inside. If your digestion is good, sleep is proper, and mind is calm, skin naturally shines. With regular practice of these simple tips for 2–3 months, you will notice natural glow without depending on heavy cosmetics.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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There are numerous remedies you can try which one suits you Drink plenty of fluids Can apply Alovera gel daily

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1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water 2.Nlpamaradi oil-apply 2-3 drops on your face followed by a gentle massage and leave it overnight

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HELLO NIVEDITA,

In Ayurveda, healthy glowing skin reflects balance in -Doshas(vata, pitta and kapha) - digesive fire -nutritional fluid and rakta Dhatu

Ayurvedic skin care is not just external- it is holistic, digestion ,detox, diet, lifestyle and topical care.

PART 1= UNDERSTAND YOUR SKIN TYPE

VATA- dry, thin, rough, cold common problems= dullness, fine lines, flakiness need= moisture, nourishment

PITTA= soft, oily, fair, warm common problems= acne, sensitivity, redness need= cooling, calming

KAPHA= oily, thick , pale, moist common problems= dullness, clogged pores, pigmentation need= detox, exfoliation

PART 2= DAILY ROUTINE FOR GLOWING , BRIGHT SKIN

MORNING ROUTINE

STEP 1= CLEANSING ingredients= rose water, -milk+ turmeric - neem face wash(himalaya, patanjali)

how to use= clean face with cotton+rose water/ milk + turmeric or wash with neem based face wash

STEP 2= TONING -rose water spray =spray after cleansing

STEP 3= MOISTURIZING - aloe vera gel(fresh or brand like patanjali), almond oil(few drops) = apply slightly to damp skin

STEP 4= SUNSCREEN -herbal sunscreen(biotique, lotus, just herbs) = protects from tanning and dullness

AVOID over washing, even in humid weather, as it strips skin’s natural oils

NIGHT ROUTINE

STEP 1= CLEANSE -rose water + cotton = wipe away dirt

STEP 2= FACE WASH -neem, turmeric based- himalaya = use if you were outside/sweating

STEP 3= GLOW TREATMENT -KUMKUMADI TAILA(classical ayurvedic facial oil) = 2-3 drops. massage gently, sleep overnight

STEP 4= NIGHT CREAM -forest essentials/biotique night brightening cream apply a small amount

PART 3= INTERNAL MEDICINES FOR SKIN BRIGHTNESS

1) MANJISTHA CAPSULE= 1 cap twice daily after food = blood purifier, brightens dull skin

2) NEEM CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily in morning and evening = acne , pigmentation, purifies skin from within

3) AMLA JUICE= 20-30 ml juice in the morning =rich in vitamin c, promotes collagen

4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night = gut detox, clears skin, reduces dullness

5) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp before meals =for heat , pitta acidity related breakouts

BRANDS= organic india, himalaya, baidyanth, kerala ayurveda, patanjali

PART 4= WEEKLY FACE MASKS FOR GLOW + DE-TAN

1) BRIGHTENING PACK(2-3time/week) -1 tbsp multani mitti -1 tsp yashtimadhu= skin lightener -1/2 tsp sandalwood powder -a pinch of turmeric - mix with rose water use= apply let dry, rinse with lukewarm water

2) ANTI-TAN PACK(1-2 times/week) -1 tbsp besan - 1 tsp curd - 1/2 tsp lemon juice - a pinch of turmeric use= apply, leave for 15 mins, rinse gently

3) INSTANT GLOW SCRUB( 1 time/week- not more than that) -1 tsp oats powder - 1/2 tsp hoeny -few drops of milk or rose water use= massage gently for 2-3 mins, wash off

PART 5= DIET TO BE MAINTAINED “rasa(nutrient essence)” from your food directly nourishes your skin

INCLUDE -amla(raw, juice, or chyawanprasha) -coconut water- natural hydrator and tan reducer - carrots, beets, cucumber= detox and blood builders -soaked almonds(4-5 every morning -turmeric milk at night(1/2 tsp turmeric in warm milk)

AVOID -spicy, fried, processed food -late night eating, cold water, fizzy drinks - excess tea/coffee

PART 6= YOGA AND LIFESTYLE

MORNING -10-15 min of yoga= suryanamskar=5-7 rounds - sarvangasaa - matsyasana

PRANAYAM= 5 min of Anulom Vilom, bhramari- clears skin through improved oxygenation

NIGHT -sleep by 10:30 pm - avoid phone screens before sleep(affects hormones and skin repair)

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Achieving healthy and naturally glowing skin through Ayurveda involves balancing your doshas, ensuring proper digestion, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Let’s start with face packs. An effective natural face pack can be made using chickpea flour (besan) mixed with a pinch of turmeric and enough rose water to form a paste. Apply this to your face, let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. It can help remove impurities and promote a glowing complexion.

When it comes to facial oils, coconut oil or almond oil are great choices. Apply a few drops to your fingertips and gently massage your face in an upward circular motion. This increases blood circulation and helps nourish the skin cells. Before application, slightly warm the oil to enhance penetration.

Diet is key for healthy skin. Incorporate foods rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. Fruits like pomegranates, oranges, and papayas, along with vegetables like spinach and carrots, are beneficial. Nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and flaxseeds, provide Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for skin hydration and elasticity.

For drinks, herbal teas such as green tea or a homemade brew from tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves can be refreshing. A morning drink of warm water with a slice of lemon and honey helps detoxify and rejuvenate the body, impacting your skin health positively.

Lifestyle practices also matter. Ensure you get enough sleep, as it’s vital for skin repair and rejuvenation. Engaging in stress-reduction activities like yoga or meditation can prevent stress-related outbreaks. Remember, each person’s skin is unique. Before trying new remedies, consider your skin type and possible allergies or sensitivities. Maintaining consistency in your skincare regime is important, as results are not immediate and require time.

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Simple Remedies

1. Prepare paste from turmeric and milk of Calotropis procera, apply on the affected area.

2. Apply the paste prepared from turmeric & sandal wood with rose water.

3. Apply the paste of Terminalia Arjuna.

4. Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes.

1.)Arogyavardhini rasa-500mg +gandhaka rasayana-500mg +khadira Churna-2gm +nimbadi Churna-2gm- 1 hr after food

2.) Manjishtadi Taila or Kumku-madi Taila (external) apply v2 times

3.) Syrup- raktashodhaka-20ml after food with water 2 times

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To achieve glowing, clear skin naturally following the Siddha-Ayurvedic approach involves addressing your unique dosha balance and lifestyle. Let’s break it down into practical steps.

First, understanding your dosha is crucial. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types each have distinct skin challenges. Vata skin tends to be dry and thin, Pitta can be sensitive and prone to acne, while Kapha skin may be oily and congested. You might consider consulting with a practitioner to determine your dosha before tailoring a regimen.

Next, incorporate a suitable facial oil massage using pure, cold-pressed oils. For Vata, sesame oil is nourishing and hydrating. If you have a Pitta constitution, coconut oil is soothing and cooling. For Kapha, a lighter oil like jojoba or grapeseed is balancing. Gently massage the oil into your skin daily before bathing.

For a natural face pack, mix sandalwood powder with rose water for its calming effects, especially for Pitta skin. Honey and yogurt are excellent for moisturizing Vata skin. Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth) mixed with a bit of lemon juice works well for excess oil in Kapha skin. Apply the mask twice a week for about 15 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water (avoid hot water!); be gentle and avoid scrubbing.

Diet plays a significant role, too. Fresh fruits like papaya and pomegranate are beneficial. Drink warm water with a slice of lemon in the morning to promote detoxification. Incorporate fresh herbs like turmeric and neem which support skin health from within — you can make a paste of these herbs for a natural cleanser or use them in cooking. Avoid excessive caffeine, oily foods, and processed items as they can disrupt digestion and create impurities.

Your daily routine also matters — ensure adequate hydration and regular sleep; rest helps rejuvenate the skin. Breathing exercises such as pranayama can improve circulation and skin vitality. Adopt these practices consistently, and you’ll find your natural glow enhancing steadily.

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