Manjisthadi churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with warm water Alovera juice 10 ml daily Khadira aristha 15 ml after meals twice With water Nalpramadi tailam - gentle massage
Diet: Eat cooling foods like pomegranate, cucumber, basmati rice, ghee, and mint. Drink 8-10 glasses of cucumber/rose water daily. Avoid spicy, sour, fried foods, caffeine, alcohol, and limit salt. Sample meals: oatmeal with almond milk, mung dal with steamed veggies, coconut water, barley soup. Follow for 4-6 weeks. • Lifestyle: Avoid sun (10 AM-4 PM); use a hat or natural sunscreen (aloe vera + zinc oxide, reapply every 2 hours). Bathe in lukewarm water, sleep by 10 PM (7-8 hours). Practice 10-15 min sheetali pranayama or meditation daily. • Cleanser: Replace face wash with chickpea flour + rose water paste; massage gently for 1 min, rinse with cool water (2-3 times/week). • Face Pack: Mix 1 tsp sandalwood powder, 1 tsp licorice powder, 2 tsp aloe vera gel, rose water. Apply for 15-20 min, rinse (3-4 times/week). • Body Scrub: Oatmeal + honey + milk paste, scrub sun-exposed areas (2 times/week). Dab potato juice or cucumber on melasma spots daily (10 min). • Moisturizer: Few drops coconut oil or kumkumadi tailam at night (avoid if oily skin). • Herbs: Drink coriander-fennel-cumin tea (1 tsp each boiled in 2 cups water, twice daily).
Take manjisthadi kasayham 20ml-0-20ml with 20 ml water before food, Tab neem/guduchi (250-500mg once daily), Triphala powder (1 tsp at night) for 1-2 months.
Regards
Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Mix besan powder+raktachandan powder+ turmeric powder+multani mitti with rose water apply twice weekly on face keep for 10 minutes and rub in circular movement on your pigmentation areas and melasma Apply kumkumadi oil at night keep overnight. Use Sunscreen SPF 50+ during the day Donot expose your self directly to Sun rays., wear hat or use umbrella when going out during the day.
1.Haridra khand 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Kumkumadi oil-Gently massage 3-5 drops of oil on the pigmented at bedtime and leave it overnight
Face packs with Manjistha + Sandalwood + Aloe Vera-2–3 times/week
Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid direct sun exposure; use natural sunscreen (e.g., aloe + sandalwood paste). - Favor cooling foods: cucumber, coconut water, pomegranate, and seasonal greens. - Avoid spicy, oily, and fermented foods that aggravate Pitta. - Practice sheetali pranayama and gentle yoga to cool the system.
Achieving a more even skin tone and addressing pigmentation such as melasma involves understanding the underlying imbalances through an Ayurvedic lens. Melasma often reflects Pitta dosha aggravation, which can lead to excess heat and discoloration in the skin. Let’s discuss actionable steps to help manage this condition.
Firstly, adopting a Pitta-pacifying diet can be beneficial. Favor cooling, hydrating foods such as cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy, oily, and sour foods that might increase Pitta. Include foods like aloe vera juice and turmeric as they are known for their skin-soothing properties.
In terms of skincare, consider using herbal masks made from sandalwood powder and rose water, applied to the affected areas. Sandalwood is particularly cooling and helps in calming the skin. Use this mask once or twice a week.
Herbs such as manjistha, neem, and turmeric can be particularly effective. Manjistha supports healthy skin and neem acts as a natural purifier. These can be consumed as supplements or used in a paste directly on the skin. However, consulting with a local practitioner for accurate dosages is advisable.
A good lifestyle is important too. Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your skin. Practice stress-reducing activities like yoga and meditation, which not only reduce stress but also help in balancing the doshas.
Mixing aloe vera gel with a few drops of lemon juice and applying it to the affected areas can reduce pigmentation too. Do this only in the evenings as lemon juice might increase photosensitivity.
Regular Ayurvedic treatments like Abhyanga (oil massage) using cooling oils such as coconut or sesame can promote better circulation and skin tone. Always perform these in a calm setting.
Remember, the skin reflects your internal health, so maintain regular bowel movements and hydration to aid in detoxification. Avoid self-prescribing strong topical treatments that could aggravate Pitta further. If results are limited, consult with a physician to tailor a more specific plan.
HELLO,
WHAT IS MEALSMA? - It’s a type of skin hyperpigmentation where brown or greyish patches develop, usually on face. In your case, it started after childbirth and worsened around menopause- so hormones are definitely a key factor
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN ? Ayurveda calls this vyanga. The main reasons are -Pitta imbalance= too much internal heat, affecting blood and skin -Hormonal fluctuations= childbirth and menopause change the balance of hormones, which Ayurveda sees as changes in Rasa and Rakta dhatu (fluids and blood) -Weak digestion-> undigested toxins circulate in the blood and show up as skin issues -Stress and sun exposure can worsen pigmentation
So, it’s not just a “skin problem”- it’s a deeper imbalance that shows on the skin
TREATMENT GOALS -purify blood and liver-> so excess pigments and toxins don’t keep building -balance hormones-> ease menopausal transition and reduce triggers for pigmentation -cool down pitta-> internally and externally -nourish skin tissues-> restore glow and prevent dryness or dullness -prevent recurrence-> through lifestyle, diet and stress management
INTERNAL MEDICINES
1) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =blood purifier, reduces pigmentation
2) SARIVADYASAVA= 20 ml + warm water twice daily before meals =cooling, balances pitta
3) KHADIRARISHTA= 20 ml + warm water twice daily after meals =supports skin and blood
4) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =cleanses liver, balances metabolism
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =improves digestion and gentle detoX
6) SHATAVARI GRANULES= 1 tsp with warm milk at night = if menopausal symptoms hot flushes, mood swings are strong
DURATION= 3 months with consistency
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1) KUMKUMADI TAILA= 3 drops massaged gently on face at night after washing face =nourishes and lightens pigmentation
2) FACE PACKS (2-3 times a week) -sandalwood + turmeric + rose water -> cooling, brightening - manjistha + licorice + aloe vera gel -> reduces dark patches
DIET -favour cooling foods= cucumber, melons, coconut water, pomegranate, leafy greens, corianders -use ghee and buttermilk moderately-> nourish skin and gut
AVOID -spicy, oily, deep fried foods -excess tea, coffee, alcohol -fermented and packaged foods
Prefer lukewarm water over very cold -regular meals- don’t skip and don’t overeat
YOGA ASANAS -sarvangasana= balances hormones -bhujangasana= improves circulation -shavasana= deep relaxation
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances doshas - Sheetali/sheetkari= calms pitta heat - 10-15 minutes daily is enough
HOME REMEDIES -aloe vera fresh gel= apply on face, leave 15-20 min wash off -Potato juice= mild bleaching effect, apply 2-3 times a week - turmeric + milk paste= reduces pigmentation -cucumber slices or juice= soothing and cooling
Melasma is long standing cases like yours usually doesn’t vanish overnight. Ayurveda works slowly but deeply- it aims at balance, not just bleaching the skin. With 3 months of consistent internal + external treatment , dietary care, and stress management, you can expect lightening of patches, healthier skin tone, and better menopausal balance
It’s also about preventing further darkening, so your skin doesn’t keep worsening year after year
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
