Dont Regular use of Abhyang therapy can helps you a lot just use- Shat dhaut ghrit Apply at bed time
For addressing fine lines, puffiness, and sagging skin through a Siddha-Ayurvedic approach, it’s essential to look at both your diet and lifestyle as these are deeply connected with vata and pitta imbalances, which often contribute to skin aging and elasticity issues.
1. Enhance your diet with foods rich in antioxidants, like fresh fruits, leafy greens, and nuts. Incorporate aloe vera juice or gel — it supports the production of collagen and can be beneficial for reducing skin signs of aging.
2. Apply a homemade paste of turmeric and raw honey to the affected areas. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before gently washing it off.
3. Use a gentle oil massage (Abhyanga) with warm sesame or almond oil over your face and under your eyes. This helps in maintaining skin moisture, improving blood circulation, and reducing puffiness. Do this at night, followed by a light cleansing.
4. Practice facial yoga or exercises aimed at strengthening the skin’s support structure. This not only tones facial muscles but also boosts blood flow, thereby enhancing elasticity over time.
5. Hydrate adequately and aim to maintain a pitta-balancing routine, which could involve avoiding excessive heat, spicy foods, and stress, as they can aggravate pitta and accelerate skin aging.
6. Herbal supplements like Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) or Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) can be consumed after consulting with a practitioner. They support rejuvenation and strengthen all the dhatus, especially the skin.
Always ensure these practices align with any existing medical routines you follow — safety and consistency are key. Remember, if any symptoms worsen, consider seeking a healthcare professional to explore underlying conditions that might need attention.
hello sunita, You’re starting to notice under-eye puffiness, fine lines, crow’s feet, smile lines, sagging, and loss of skin elasticity which means your skin is slowly losing its collagen support. This usually happens when Rasa dhatu (the first nourishing tissue in Ayurveda) and Mamsa-Meda dhatu (muscle-fat support) start weakening due to age, stress, dryness, or poor nourishment. Your skin is not just ageing it’s asking for deeper internal and external nourishment.
Internal Medicines (Minimum 8 weeks):
Mahatikta Ghrita – 1 tsp with warm water in the morning on empty stomach Amalaki Rasayana – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk Kumaryasava – 15 ml + 15 ml water after lunch and dinner Ashwagandha + Shatavari churna – ½ tsp each at night with warm milk Bhringraj capsules – 1 capsule twice daily after meals
Shodhana / External Therapies:
Face massage 3 times/week with Kumkumadi Taila or Yamuna Taila Under-eye care: Mix 1 drop almond oil + rosewater, dab gently at night Weekly ubtan: Mix besan 1 tsp + turmeric ¼ tsp + Triphala powder ½ tsp + rosewater → apply on face, wash after 15 mins Face steam with neem + tulsi water once a week Cold jade roller or chilled rose water pad for puffiness in morning
Pathya: Soak: 5 almonds + 7 raisins + 2 dates overnight → eat in morning Use 1 tsp cow ghee daily in lunch Eat warm, moist foods – moong dal, beetroot, lauki, methi Add sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds to diet Sleep early, 7–8 hrs minimum 15 mins Bhramari + Sheetali pranayama daily Gentle face yoga for elasticity
Apathya: Tea/coffee on empty stomach Cold/fridge food, bakery, packaged items Curd at night Sugar, excess salt, stress, late nights Chemical-based creams and soaps
This is the best time to support your skin from within before deeper lines settle. With the above care, your skin will gradually regain glow, firmness, and clarity naturally, without needing any chemical treatments.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr. Karthika
Which brand Kumkumadi tailum can be used
Can I take ashwagandha and shatavari churn with water ?
Can I use it with plant based milk like coconut or almond
I would prefer you to take;
1.Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Kumkumadi Tailam 2.Vaidyaratnam Kumkumadi Thailam 3.Kerala Ayurveda Kumkumadi Oil
Apply 3–5 drops on cleansed face at night and massage gently.
preferably , Ashwagandha with milk once at night for better result and absorption.
No dear , take it with cow’s milk ! Every milk have their own individual property and action ! If you will not get cow’s milk then u can take it with warm water .
Don’t worry sunita, First of all avoid excessive spicy,sour and salty food etc. And start taking1.Mahamanjishtadi kwath 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Mulethi powder 1tsf twice in a day. 3.shatavari tab. 2-0-2 with lukewarm milk twice in a day. **Daily Massage your face with KSHEERBALA TAILAM followed by mild fomentation. **Apply few drops of KUMKUMADI TAILAM over your face at bed time… Follow up after 45 days… You’ll definitely get desired results…
Along with these start taking 1tsf of AMALKI CHOORNA with lukewarm water twice in a day … Include meditation in your daily routine… **Daily put 2 drops of ksheerbala oil into both nostrils after that you will feel that oil into your throat so spit that after gargling with lukewarm water +saindhav lavana…
Simple Remedies
1. Apply milk cream, honey and aloe vera gel regularly.
2. Instill 2 drops of Anu Taila in each nostril daily.
3. To tighten and refine skin pores, whip an egg white and apply it to your face. After 15-20 minutes (if you can still breathe), rinse it off with water.
4. To remove dead surface skin cells and improve skin texture, Japanese women gently rub a small handful of dry short-grain rice against their faces.
5. To cleanse the pores, rub mashed tomato over your face. Prescription
Chyawana Prash Leha-1 tsf after food with manjisthadi kwath(20ml) - 3 times a day 2) Manjishtadi Taila or Kumkumadi Taila (for massage) 2 times a day Diet and Lifestyle Pathya Revitalizing diets: Take gooseberry fruit, carrot, spinach, apple, almond, berries, milk, cow’s ghee, green gram. Exercise, drink enough fluids, and get adequate sleep.
Use sunscreen. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor)number of 15 or higher. Apathya Avoid excess use of cosmetics especially chemical based. Limit time in the sun. Wear protective clothing. Avoid tanning. Avoid junk food, fast food and foods containing synthetic colors. Avoid alcohol and nicotine. Pressing your face against a pillow adds more wrinkles.
TAKE NUTRELA COLLGEN SUPARFOOD=1 TSP AT BED TIME WITH MIL OR WORM WATER ONCE A DAY…
DIVYA PUNARNAWADI MANDOOR DIVYA KAISHORE GUGULU=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
ICE CUBE MASSAGE OVER AND UNDER EYES …
AVOID TAKE JUNK FOOD/MAIDA/SPICY
DO REGULAR EXERCISE AND YOGA= BHARMRI PRANAYAMA/UJJAI/SHEETLI PRANAYAMA
YOU CAN EAISLY CURED
Hi Sunita this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…we have to improve your rasa mamsa and meda dhatu… *Take proper food Avoid dry and fried items more
* Do some facial exercises… daily
* Drink plenty of water. *Have proper sleep…
Rx- Abhyanga ( massage) your face with Manjistadi taila before bath ( by taking care of your eye’s) T ksheerabala 101 after food twice Narasimha rasayana 1tsp with milk early morning T Arogyavardini vati 1-0-1 after food
HELLO SUNITA,
YOUR SYMPTOMS -under ye puffiness and fine lines -crow’s feet and smile line -skin sagging and loss of elasticity
These are signs of early aging, typically due to -Vata dosha aggravation= causes dryness, thinning of skin, fine lines -Pitta imbalance= contributes to inflammation , sensitivity, faster collagen breakdown -Rakta dhatu and Rasa dhatu depletion= these nourish the skin, when weak the skin becomes dull and wrinkled -Mamsa dhatu weakening= leads to sagging and loss of firmness
TREATMENT GOALS -balance vata and pitta doshas - nourish rasa, rakta, and mamsa dhatus - stimulate collagen production -detoxify liver and blood - improves skin hydration and elasticity - promote microcirculation and lymphatic drainage-reduce puffiness -strengthen digestive fire to ensure better absorption of nutirents
INTERNALLY TAKE
1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily in morning empty stomach =rejuvinates all tissues, supports collagen synthesis, enhances skin glow and delays aging
2) MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 20 ml twice daily with warm water after meals = detoxifies blood, reduces pigmentation, puffiness, inflammation
3) SARIVADYASAVA= 20 ml twice daily with warm water before meals =blood purifier, coolant, helps reduce dark circles, under eye puffiness and facial heat
4) ASHWAGANDHADHI LEHYA= 1 tsp daily with warm milk at night =strengthening, supports hormonal balance and stress resilience
5) NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 1 tsp with milk daily = deep rejuvinator of skin and hair, increases elasticity and youthfullness
6) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =supports healthy metabolism, skin detox, lymphatic drainage
TOPICAL TREATMENTS
-KUMKUMADI TAILA= 4-5 drops at night with gentle massage on clean face =improves complexion, reduces wrinkles, mositurize deeply
-CHANDANADI TAILA= body massage =cools and norishes skin, reduces pigmentation and improves tone
UBTAN POWDER- FACE PACK -nalpamradi churna or lead churna =mix with rose water or milk and add 2 drops of kumkumadi taila =use 2-3 times/week for exfoliation and glow
DIET SHOULD BE FOLLOWED diet plays a central role in supporting skin regeneration
FATS AND OILS= cows ghee-deeply nourishing, supports collagen -Cold pressed sesame or almond oil- internally and externally
FRUITS= pomegranate, grapes, apples, ripe papaya, avocados, amla, dates, figs
VEGETABLES= cooked carrot, beet, pumpkin, zucchini, leafy greens-spinach , methi avoid raw salads
PROTIENS= moong dal, lentils- well cooked -organic milk, panner, soaked almonds and walnuts
GRAINS= oats, quinoa, rice, barley AVOID wheat if puffiness is due to water retention
SPICES= turmeric, fennel, cumin, coriander, cardamom AVOID hot, spicy chillies
HERBAL TEAS= -LICORICE TEA= reduce dryness, good for skin -Coriander- fennel- cumin tea= detoxifying and soothing -brahmi tea= calming , regenerative
FOODS TO AVOID -cold, dry or stale foods -deep fried, overly spicy or salty snacks - excess caffeine and alcohol -white sugar - use jaggery or honey instead - packaged/processed foods
LIFESTYLE ayurveda considers stress, poor sleep, and improper habits major contributors to aging.
FOUNDATIONAL PRACTIES -sleep by 10 pm = skin regenerates between 10 pm- 2am -digital detox- reduce screen time, avoid phone/ computer use 1 hour before bed -stay hydrated- drink warm water throughout the day
SKIN MAINTENANCE PRACTICES -daily oil massage with sesame oil -use herbal steam-face towel with tulsi, neem water weekly -avoid harsh scrubbing, instead do gentle exfoliation with oat powder or gram flour rose warer
EMOTIONAL BALANCE -chronic stress increases cortisol->breaks down collagen -practice mindfullness, jounalising and light hearted hobbies
YOGA FOR SKIN HEALTH AND ELASTICITY -sarvangasana -matsyasana -halasana -bhujangasana -viparita karani
PRANAYAM -anulom vilom -bhramari -sheetali/sheetakari
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Which Chyanwamprash brand is good
GOOD AND TRUSTABLE BRANDS ARE -SRI SRI TATVA -KOTAKKAL ARYA VAIDYA SALA -BAIDYANATH -ZANDU
Fine lines and sagging skin can be addressed by setting up a holistic routine that balances your doshas and boosts the health of your skin from the inside out. Start by focusing on hydrating your body and skin. Drinking enough water through the day is crucial; this helps keep your skin hydrated and maintain its elasticity. You may consider starting your day with warm water infused with a bit of lemon and honey, which can improve agni and detoxify your system.
From the diet perspective can add more anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Doing so can help combat oxidative stress, which contributes to aging. Consuming foods rich in vitamin C (such as amla or Indian gooseberry, oranges) and antioxidants aids in collagen formation and repair of skin tissues. Also, nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, and flaxseeds are beneficial; they provide essential fatty acids that can help nourish the skin.
For external application, gently massaging with natural oils like almond oil, or sesame oil can promote circulation and enhance skin firmness. Kesar and sandalwood paste can be applied under the eyes to reduce puffiness. They can be slightly cooling and soothing. Using a facial mask of barley flour, rose water, and milk once or twice a week can help tighten and rejuvenate your skin.
Routine facial exercises can enhance blood circulation and keep the skin toned. Practice daily yoga and pranayama to regulate your breath, improve your overall well-being, and reduce stress. Stress is a common catalyst for premature aging. Avoidance of excessive sun exposure, and ensuring a restful sleep also contribute to better skin health. Try to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
Lastly, make sure to tailor these recommendations to fit your individual lifestyle and ensure they are sustainable for you, you know. Remember, skin health is a mirror to your overall health, so addressing any internal imbalances holistically is key.
Apply rice flour along with curd potato juice Alovera gel vit e capsule a pinch of alum mix all together n apply weekly twice Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spicy, oily, non-vegetarian food
HELLO SUNITA,
Approach to improving skin elasticity, boosting collagen, and reducing fine lines and puffiness, especially under the eyes and forehead
According to Ayurveda, skin aging results from -Vata dosha aggravation=dryness, thinning skin -Rasa dhatu depletion=poor nourishment of the skin tissue -Stress, poor sleep, and digestion also weaken Ojas(vital essence), impacting skin and hair health.
INTERNAL HERBAL SUPPORT
1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 2 tsp once daily with warm milk for 6 months =anti-aging, boosts collagen, rasayana for skin and immunity
2) KUMARYASAVA= 15ml with equal water after meals twice daily after meals for 3 months =improves digestion, detox, liver function - all support skin clarity
3) PUNARNAVADI MANDURA= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months =reduces puffiness, improves blood and microcirculation
4) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 months =anti inflammatory, detoxifying and slow skin aging
FOR FULL BODY MASSAGE USE MAHANARAYAN TAILA =vata balancing, nourishes tissues, prevents sagging
NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril daily morning empty stomach for 3 weeks =prevents facial aging, improves circulation to face
EXTERNAL CARE
UNDER EYE PUFFINESS AND FINE LINES -cucumber juice+ rose water- Apply with cotton pads under the eyes for 10-15 mins daily.
-Aloe vera gel= hydrates and soothes puffiness
-Almond oil + Vitamin E= gently massage under eyes at night
NATURAL FACE PACKS(once or twice a week)
1) Sandalwood + Rose water + Aloe vera= tones and soothes
2) Multani mitti + Milk + Turmeric= tightens skin and improves glow
3) Mashed papaya + honey= enzyme rich for exfoliation and collagen boost.
DIET TIPS FOR COLLAGEN AND SKIN HEALTH -include ghee, almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds (omega-3s) -eat seasonal fruits and vegetables, especially pomegranate, carrot, spinach, beetroot -Hydration= drink warm water with lemon or turmeric -Avoid excessive spicy, sour, and processed food- they aggravate vata and pitta
YOGA AND PRANAYAM
FACE YOGA =helps lift sagging skin= look up lion pose, check lifts
PRANAYAM= anulom vilom, bhramari- for stress relief and oxygen flow
SARVANGASANA(shoulder stand)- enhances blood flow to face and head
DAILY SELF-FACIAL MASSAGE(3-5 MIN) use upward stroked to improve circulation
KUMKUMADI TAILA= ayurvedic oil for skin glow and anti-aging
BRAHMI TAILA= good for calming and nourishing sensitivity areas like under eyes
SLEEP AND STRESS MANAGEMENT -prioritize 7-8 hours of quality sleep, skin repairs at night -practice oil massage followed by a warm bath before bed -use brahmi tea to improve sleep and mental calmnesss
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
