How to get clear skin as despite of doing everythingi am not achieving it - #25371
Pigmentation face covered with pores one day i remove and clean the pores next day they appear again and they are so tightly inside my skin that near my mouth area i can even remove them its on head cheeks chin and my pores are wide open and filled with guk and i have pigmentation around mouth a lot not only my face i have acne around my back my inner thighs and i have stretch marks despite pf being only 16 years old
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Kaishore guggulu Neemghan vati- One tablet twice daily after food with warm water Khadira aristha- 4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Kumkumadi tailam- gentle massage over face Sandalwood paste with rose water appt over face daily Alovera gel- can be applied Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spicy or fermented processed food
Take manjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Sariva tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Mix manjista powder+ neem powder+ multani mitti + turmeric powder mix with rose water and apply on face twice weekly keep for 10 minutes and then wash with clean tapid water. Apply kumkumadi oil alternate day , Apply aloevera gel on face alternate day. Keep overnight and wash in the morning before breakfast with water.
HELLO SKI,
You mentioned -skin conerns- whiteheads, pigmentations, open pores, acne on body, and stretch marks, and you dosha imbalances- mainly pitta-kapha
FROM YOUR DESCRIPTION
-whiteheads, clogged pores is due to Kapha dosha= excess oil, blocked channels
-acne(face, back, thighs) is due to pitta+Kapha dosha= heat+pol create inflammation and blockages
-pigmentation around mouth is due to pitta+rakta dushti= blood + heat imbalance causing melanoma-like spots
-open, wide pores is due to kapha+meda dhatu dushti= loss of elasticity, deep congestion
-stretch marks is due to vata+meda ibalance= poor tissues strength, skin dryness/stretch
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS these clean toxins, balance doshas, purify blood, and reduce acne//pigmentation.
1) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 250 mg twice daily after meals =purifies skin, anti bacterial, clears acne
2) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 1 tabs twice daily after meals =detox, balances pitta and kapha
3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab after meals twice daily =liver detox, skin pigmentation control
4) NIMBADI GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =white heads, pus acne, open pores
5) SARIVADYASAVA= 15 ml with water after meals twice daily =blood purifier, pigmentation, skin glow
6) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with water =skin rejuvination, pigmentation healer
USE FOR ATLEAST 6-8 WEEKS FOR VISIBLE RESULTS
* TOPICAL SKIN TREATMENT
DAILY SKIN CARE ROUTINE(morning+night)
step 1= cleanser= triphala water= natural astringent, reduces oil
step 2= face mask(weekly twice)= multani mitti+ neem+ sandalwood+ rose water=reduces oil, tightens pores, fight acne
step 3= toner- rosewater or cucumber juice= minimise pores, cools pitta
step 4 serum= kumkumadi taila-2-3 drops only =heals scars, pigmentation(apply at night only)
step 5 moisturizer= aloevera gel+pinch of turmeric =soothing, non-comedogenic
* FOR BODY ACNE AND STRETCH MARKS
BACK/THIGH ACNE= scrub with triphala+neem powder+honey= 2-3 times/week
STRETCH MARKS= massage with kimkumadi+coconut oil= daily after bath
DIET FOR CLEAR SKIN
FOODS TO AVOID -fried, spicy, oily foods - milk+fruit combination - white bread, sugar, pastries, chips -chocolate, cheese, pizza - excess curd/yogurt-especially at night -cold drinks, packed juices -meat, eggs
FOOD TO INCLUDE
FRUITS= pomegrante, papaya, guava, apple VEGETABLES= bottle gourd, bitter gourd, spinach GRAINS= brown rice, barley ,wheat LIQUIDS= warm water, fennel tea, coriander tea SPICES= turmeric, cumin ,coriander, black pepper OILS= ghee, coconut oil DETOX DRINKS= neem water, aloe vera juice in morning
LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS
SLEEP= sleep early before 10 pm, wake up early by 6 am EXERCISE= daily 30-45 min brisk walking, yoga or surya namskar YOGA FOR SKIN= sarvangasana, matsyasana, pranayam(sheetali ) BOWEL MOVEMENT= ensure daily clean bowel SCREEN TIME AND STRESS= reduce-these impact hormonal balance
INVESTIGATION REQUIRED -hormonal profile= testorsterone, DHEA, LH/FSH(for pcos) -vitamin D3, B12, zinc=skin needs this - liver function test -Tsh
Be patient- ayurvedic results are slow but long- lasting avoid overfishing or scrubbing-it triggers more oil stick to routine for at least 6-8 weeks consistently always use natural, non-comedogenic products
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
hey dear, this is age for such skip n problems, you have a skin nature of pittaa++ For detox drink a good amount water. Internal medicine– 1.Manjishtha + Neem Capsules 1 each, twice a day Planet Ayurveda / Organic India 2.Avipattikar Churna (if constipation or acidity) ½ tsp before lunch & dinner with warm water Any trusted brand 3.Khadirarishta (if oily skin & acne are too much) 2 tsp with 2 tsp water after meals Baidyanath / Sandu
**Face + Body Skincare .
Deep Pore Detox (2× per week):
Multani Mitti (Fuller’s earth) – 1 tsp
Neem powder – ½ tsp
Rose water – to make paste
Apply to face + back + inner thigh for 15 mins → rinse gently
This cleans pores, shrinks open ones, and removes gunk over time.
Everyday Face Wash (No harsh soaps)
Mix Besan (gram flour) + pinch of turmeric + rosewater
Wash face twice daily with this
HELLO SKI ,
Your skin is producing excess oil, and that oil is getting trapped in your pores especially on your face, around the mouth, cheeks, chin, and even on the scalp. When this builds up, it leads to blockages, whiteheads, and then pigmentation. The back and thigh acne shows that Pitta (heat) and Kapha (oil) are both high, and your skin is struggling to stay clean and balanced. Your pores are open because your skin is trying to “breathe,” but that also invites more dirt in. Pigmentation means your skin is inflamed underneath. Stretch marks this early mean we should support your dhatu strength (tissues) and hydration from inside.
But don’t worry — this can be treated beautifully with a consistent, cooling and detoxifying routine.
Treatment Plan 1. Internal Ayurvedic Medicines
Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after meals Manjisthadi Kashayam – 15 ml with equal warm water before food Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner Shatavari Gulam – 1 tsp at night with warm milk (for stretch marks + hydration) 2. External Care (Face + Body)
Face wash: Green gram powder + a pinch of turmeric + rose water Scrub: Multani mitti + neem + sandalwood + lemon juice weekly 2 times Pigmentation paste: Kumkumadi taila + turmeric + licorice paste near mouth Body acne: Apply neem decoction or Triphala water on back and thighs 3x/week Stretch marks: Apply pure coconut oil + castor oil + a pinch of camphor every night
3. Diet and Lifestyle
Avoid oily, spicy, deep-fried foods, chocolates, bakery, and curd Drink 1 glass of warm jeera or coriander water daily Eat more of: moong dal, ash gourd, carrots, beetroot, boiled vegetables Avoid screen-time late at night — sleep by 10:30 PM Clean scalp with gentle herbal shampoo (reetha + amla-based)
Optional Investigations (if acne is severe)
Vitamin D, B12 Zinc level Fasting insulin Hormone profile (if periods are irregular or signs of PCOS) If you stay on this plan for 3–4 months, your pores will shrink, skin will clear, and pigmentation will reduce naturally. Skin healing is slow but consistent when you give your body the right tools.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, regards, DR.Karthika
You need internal detoxification and lifestyle changes along with the medication to balance the Pita dosa of your body .
1.Manjishtadi kwatha tab 1-0-1 before food 2.Vilwadi gulika 1-0-1after food 3.Thriphala tab 1-0-1 After food 4.Neem tab 1/day
Externally 1.Thriphaladi churnam- make paste with warm water , in normal temperature apply over the pimple areas, leave it 30min then wash it off.
Do’s 3-4litres of water /day More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains You can have tender coconut water which cool up your body Practice yoga and meditation regularly
*Don’ts Chocolates Over fried items Tea /coffee Oily too salty sour sweet foods Junk foods Carbonated/soft drinks Maida and its products
Don’t worry ski, First of all avoid excessive spicy,sour,salty and guru ahar(heavy to digest),oily food etc… And start taking1.Mahamanjishtadi kwath 15 ml with 30 ml of lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.khadirarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 3.Aarogyavardhini vati 1-0-1 4.Gandhak rasayana 1-0-1 5.Neem ras 10ml in a cup of lukewarm water once in a day… Apply paste of Manjishtha powder +Mulethi powder+Raktachandana over your face and then wash it off with the help of water… Follow up after 2 months…
You’ll definitely get relief 😊
Hello Ski, Thank you for expressing your concerns so clearly. I understand how upsetting it must be to deal with open pores, acne, pigmentation, stretch marks, and skin congestion at such a young age. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
AYURVEDIC PERSEPCTIVE
Your symptoms point to a deep imbalance in Pitta & Kapha doshas 👉Open pores, clogged skin Kapha blocking skin channels (Srotas Dushti) 👉Acne (face, back, thighs) Pitta + Rakta Dushti (impure blood) 👉Pigmentation around mouth (Pitta + Vata imbalance) 👉Stretch marks at young age Dhatu kshaya (weakened skin tissues & collagen)
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT ✅ Internal Medicines
1 Gandhaka Rasayan 1-0-1 after food (Clears skin from inside, reduces acne & pus) 2 Sarivadyasava 15 ml -0-15 ml after food (Blood purifier, cools Pitta) 3 Manjisthadi Ghanvati 2-0-2 after food (Detoxifies skin, reduces pigmentation) 4 Avipattikar churna ½ tsp at night with warm water Removes toxins via gut, clears skin
✅Skin Care Routine ✅ Daily Morning (AM Routine)
👉Wash face with Neem + Tulsi water 👉Apply ice cube (wrapped in cloth) on open pores gently 👉Use Multani mitti + sandalwood + rosewater mask 2–3 times a week 👉Dab Kumkumadi taila (2 drops) at night on dark patches
✅ For Back, Thighs & Body Acne
Use Triphala decoction water or Neem leaf water for bathing Scrub weekly with Besan + Turmeric + Milk Apply Aloe vera + Manjistha paste on dark spots & acne areas
✅DIET MODIFICATION
❌ Strictly Avoid:
Fried food, chips, bakery, cheese Excess salt & sugar Cold drinks, milkshakes, chocolate Heavy non-veg (esp. eggs and seafood) Pickles, ketchup, vinegar
✅ Include
Amla, pomegranate, apple Barley, red rice, green moong dal Turmeric in warm water daily 4 soaked almonds + 5 soaked raisins every morning Buttermilk (diluted) after lunch
✅ Lifestyle Tips
Sleep by 10:30 PM Skin heals during sleep 15 mins walk daily Balances hormones Avoid screen time before bed Helps hormonal balance Do not scrub harshly or squeeze pores Causes scarring
☑️ For Stretch Marks Mix: Aloe vera + Kumkumadi taila + Almond oil Massage affected areas daily at night Apply warm castor oil 3 times a week for deep hydration Stay hydrated and take ½ tsp ghee in food daily
By healing from the inside and staying consistent with gentle Ayurvedic care, you’ll start to feel proud of your skin again.
Wishing you fresh, clear and confident skin ahead,
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Rx Manjishtha kwath 15 ml with equal amount of water after food Neem tab 1-0-1 Chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 Use kumkumadi oil apply 2-3 drops at locally
Avoid Spicy food and junk food
HELLO SKI,
You’re experiencing -widespread whiteheads and clogged pores-face, chin, nose, head -open, enlarged pores filled with debris -pigmentation-especially around the mouth -back and thigh acne -stretch marks at 16 years old
DOSHA INVOLVEMENT
1) KAPHA DOSHA -heavy, oily, slow cold -excess kapha causes= oily skin, clogged pores, white heads(pus-filled pores), lymphatic stagnation(skin can’t detoxify)
2) PITTA DOSHA -hot, sharp, acidic -excess pitta causes= inflammation(red acne, pigmentation), skin sensitivity, tendency to scarring, hormonal breakouts
3) RAKTA DHATU DUSHTI(Impure blood) - acne, boils, pigmentation, and rashes are signs of impurities in blood
4) MEDA DHATU(fat tissue) -accumulation or weakness here can lead to stretch marks and poor skin elasticity
5) AGNI(digestive fire) IMBALANCE -poor digestion leads to ama(toxins) formation -> blocks skin channels(srotas)
LINE OF TREATMENT we will work on 5 level treatment
1) shodhana-internal cleansing 2) shamana- pacification with medications 3) ahara- correct diet 4) vihara- lifestyle 5) bahya chikitsa- external care
1) SHODHANA-DETOXIFICATION this is most important step for best results
a) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water at bedtime -detoxifies colon and improves skin -removes ama(toxins) and supports healthy digestion
b) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp half n hour before meals for 2 weeks =pacifies pitta and clears acidity that can manifest as facial pigmentation and acne
c) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 1 tab after meals, twice daily = cleanses blood, treats acne and pigmentation from the root - removes deep seated toxins in the skin and joints
d) MANJISTHA CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after food =one of the best ayurvedic medicine for blood purification and pigmentation
2) SHAMANA= PACIFICATION DOSHAS WITH MEDICINES this step is for daily balancing of doshas after detox
a) NEEM CAPSULES- 1 cap afternoon after breakfast =clears acne, anti-inflammatory
b) ALOE VERA JUICE= 20 ml on empty stomach daily to balance pitta
c) GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 1 capsules twice daily =boosts immunity and detox
d) SPHATIK BHASMA= external application with water or rose water -excellent for whiteheads, use externally in face packs
DIET your skin is a reflection of your gut health. correcting food habits will correct 50% of your problem
FOODS TO AVOID -milk+fruits/ milk+ salty foods= blockage, toxin formation - cold drinks, cold water= slows digestion - oily/fried food= increases kapha, clogs pores -spicy, sour chutneys, tamarind= increases pitta, leads to pigmentation - maida, white bread, noodles= heavily mucus-forming
FOOD TO EAT -warm,home cooked meals= supports digestion - moong dal khichdi= detoxifying, light - cumin-coriander-fennel tea= improves digestion, flushes toxins - turmeric milk with cow milk= anti inflammatory - ghee In small amounts= improves digestion, heals tissues -fruits: papaya, pomegranate, amla= helps skin, rich in antioxidants
LIFESTYLE HABITS FOR HEALTHY SKIN skin is not just about what you apply but also how you live
-wake before 6am= avoids sluggishhness - avoid afternoon naps= prevents kapha accumulation -20-30 min brisk walk daily= stimulates lymph and detoxification - clean pillowcases and towel every 2-3 days= prevents bacterial infection - YOGA= sarvangasana, bhujangasana, uttanasana= improves flow to skin -sleep by 10 pm= repair skin naturally at night
EXTERNAL CARE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE
MORNING -wash face with besan+ neem+turmeric powder -apply toner= rose water+ aloe vera + 2 drops of tea tree oil -use light non comedogenic moisturiser like aloevera gel +kumkumadi taila
EVENING -double cleanse if you wear sunscreen - apply face pack=3 times/day 1 tsp multani mitti + 1/2 tssp neem powder + 1 pinch turmeric+ rose water or cucumber juice
PIGMENTATION TREATMENT -apply kumkumadi taila at night, 3-4 drops only -weekly face pack= sandalwood+turmeric+milk
FOR BACK AND THIGH ACNE -neem bath= add neem leaves to boiling water, let cool and bathe with it apply= turmeric+ aloe vera + tea tree oil paste before bath
FOR STRETCH MARKS -daily massage= nalpamradi taila after bath, apply virgin coconut oil
Don’t expect overnight resutls= ayurvedic healing takes 4-12 weeks depending on severity Follow diet+lifestyle+medicines+ skin routine together Do a blood test if acne is severe= check vitamin D, b12, iron, hormonal profile
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
For stubborn skin concerns like yours, it’s essential to look into the root cause from an Ayurvedic perspective. Often, such issues can be linked to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Kapha and Pitta, which can cause toxicity in the blood (rakta dhatu) and improper digestion or Agni.
First, focus on your diet, as it plays a crucial role. Incorporate foods that balance Kapha and Pitta. Reduce intake of very oily, spicy, or heavy foods. Favor bitter, astringent, and pungent tastes - vegetables like bitter gourd, leafy greens, and spices like turmeric and cumin can be helpful. Hydration is also pivotal; herbal tea like neem, holy basil, and turmeric may help detoxify your system.
For skincare, consider a natural cleansing routine. Use a paste of sandalwood powder mixed with rose water for your face. It soothes inflammation and helps with pigmentation. Apply gently, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse. A facial steam with neem leaves once a week can help unclog pores naturally.
Externally for acne on back and thighs, a paste made of triphala powder and water can be applied twice a week. Leave for 15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water; triphala balances all three doshas and helps detoxify.
Addressing pigmentation, you might try the application of fresh aloe vera gel mixed with a pinch of turmeric on the affected areas before going to bed.
Lifestyle changes can significantly impact skin health. Incorporate regular physical activity like yoga or walking to boost circulation and aid in detoxification. Ensure adequate sleep and manage stress with simple pranayama exercises.
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner in person to delve more into personalized treatment, especially for stretch marks which may be linked to rapid growth changes at your age. Topical application of oils like almond oil or a paste of ashwagandha powder with milk might be suggested, but tailored recommendations would ensure better efficacy.

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