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How to cure skins sensitivity and dark spots problem - #26126
Arpita Paul
I have very sensitive skin nothing suits in my my skin, any kind of products like face wash, scrubber, cream etc almost every things reacts with my skin and causes irritation, redness, rash, itching and then those causes dark spots in my body. Not only that any things which causes dark spots in my body can't be removed even pimple marks also.
Age: 26
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Hi Arpita ,
As per your condition PITA DOSA of your body is vitiated, inorder to manage your problem we have to consider this too.
Start,
1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food
2.Manjishtadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 after food
3.Khadirarishtam 15ml twice daily after food
4.Avipathy churnam 1tsp at bedtime with hot water
Externally
1.Thriphaladi churnam + Multanimitti + Manjishtadi churnam for ext.application with milk /rose water
Weekly once Virechana(Purgation) with Avipathy churnam (1packet/10gm) with ½glass hot water in empty stomach followed by light diet only - this is to cleanse your body and to balance your PITA dosa
*You can also do Kashaya vasthi(medicated enema) from nearby Ayurvedic treatment center/14days once
*Do's
3-4litres of water /day
More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains
Practice yoga and meditation regularly
*Don'ts
Tea /coffee
Oily too salty sour sweet foods
Junk foods
Carbonated/soft drinks
Maida and its products
Brinjal
Curd (instead you can have buttermilk )
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It's happening mainly due to increase in pitta and vata in the body.
Application of madhuyastyadi taila to entire body before bath in empty stomach (not even water).
Mahamanjistadi kadha 2-2-2 tsp after food.
Sarivadi vati 1-1-1 after food.
*Have food on time when you are hungry.
*Drink when you are thirsty.
*Add ghee with hot food only.
*Avoid spicy ,salty ,sour food.
* milkshakes
*Eat fresh food.
Have a proper sleep.
This will help.
If the toxins are more and old , you may need a proper classic purgation therapy.
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Don't worry Arpita,
First of all avoid pittavardhak ahar vihar like excessive spicy, sour ,salty and oily food etc.
And start taking1.Mahatiktak kwath 20ml with equal amount 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.Manjishta powder 1tsf with Lukewarm water twice in a day.
4.Mulethi powder 1tsf with Lukewarm water twice in a day..
5.Haridrakhand half tsf with lukewarm milk once in a day..
Follow up after 45 days...
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Namaste Arpita ji,
Thank you for sharing your skin concern in detail. From your description, i can understand your extremely sensitive skin with reactive tendencies, possibly linked to Pitta-Vata imbalance in Ayurveda. But. Dont worry we are here to help. You out 😊
✅ INTERNAL MEDICINES
1 Mahatiktaka Ghrita 1 tsp with warm water/milk at bedtime (Deep Pitta detox + skin rejuvenator)
2 Manjishthadi kashaya tablets 2-0-2 after food (Improves skin tone and detoxifies blood)
3 Gandhak Rasayan 2-0-2 (Prevents rashes, improves immunity of skin)
✅ EXTERNAL APPLICATION
✅ Herbal Facial Cleanser you can try this instead of chemical based soap or facewash
Make a mix of:
Khadira + Lodhra + Daruharidra + Yashtimadhu churna
Take ½ tsp of this powder, mix with rose water or milk, apply gently, and rinse
Use once daily in morning only
✅ Oil for Sensitive Skin (Very light & healing)
Kumkumadi Taila – just 2–3 drops at night with cotton on
spots
❌Avoid:
Scrubbing
Face packs with multani mitti or lemon as it may more dry out your skin
Cosmetic creams or chemical-based serums
✅FOR BODY
Use Eladi Choornam or Chandanadi Choornam as ubtan mixed with milk once or twice a week
Take Triphala decoction bath – boil Triphala powder in water and use for final rinse
✅DIETARY MODIFICATIONA
✅ Include
Warm, freshly prepared meals
Amla, gulkand, soaked raisins
Moong dal, rice, bottle gourd, carrots, beetroot
Cow ghee daily (1 tsp with lunch or warm water)
❌ Avoid:
Spicy, sour, fried foods
Excess salt, vinegar, Chinese food, pickles
Tea, coffee, and packaged snacks
Curd at night
✅ TIPS
Sleep by 10:30 PM – night is healing time for skin
Keep cotton pillow covers and change regularly
Always do patch tests before applying anything new on face or body ( MUST FOR. YOU❗)
Avoid sitting in sun for long without covering the skin
Wish you a great healthy skin😊
Warm Regards
Dr Snehal Vidhate
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hello Arpita Paul,
You're 26, and what you’re describing is a classic case of extremely sensitive, reactive skin with a tendency toward Pitta-Vata imbalance. In Ayurveda, this kind of skin is Teekshna + Rooksha + Rajas-dominant, meaning your skin is highly reactive to heat, friction, chemicals, and any synthetic product even if mild.Your skin barrier is thin and disturbed, which is why everything burns or irritates you and later leaves marks that are difficult to fade. The skin’s deep layers (Rasa-Rakta dhatu) are inflamed, dry, and undernourished. The key is not to use anything aggressive and instead heal the skin from within and outside using very gentle, natural approaches that reduce inflammation and rebuild skin resilience.
Internal Medicines (for 6–8 weeks):
Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp at night with warm water (to cool Pitta and prevent acidity)
Sarivadyasava – 15 ml + 15 ml water after lunch and dinner
Manjishtadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 45 ml warm water before food
Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime (anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic)
Ghee – 1 tsp with warm water on empty stomach daily (natural internal moisturizer)
External Care (Minimal but Effective):
Face & Body Wash
Mix chandan powder + rose water + manjistha powder → apply gently, rinse with cool water.
Never use soap, scrubs, or hot water.
Spot Care / Dark Mark Fading
Dab Kumkumadi Taila or Jatyadi Taila very lightly only at night on marks.
Avoid this if you have any current rash or burning.
Face Pack (once a week only)
Mix masoor dal powder + aloe vera gel + pinch of haldi with cold milk → apply for 10 min, then wash with cool water.
Pathya (Daily Practices):
Drink coriander water (1 tsp dhania seeds soaked overnight, boil in morning and drink)
Add ghee, turmeric, amla, beetroot, lauki to your diet
Keep bowel movements regular — very important for skin clarity
Sleep before 10.30 PM and avoid late night screen exposure
Wear cotton clothing only. Avoid synthetic, wool, and tight clothes.
Apathya (Avoid These):
Curd, tomato, brinjal, coffee, spicy food
Scrubbing, massaging, harsh face packs
Over-washing your face or applying too many products
Stress, anger, excessive sun exposure
Investigations (if not done recently):
Vitamin D3
Vitamin B12
LFT (Liver function test)
Allergy Profile (optional)
Hormone Profile (if hair fall/acne also present)
This condition is treatable, but you have to go extremely gentle and minimal. Let your skin breathe, detox from inside, and rebuild its immunity. Once internal fire (Pitta) cools and dryness reduces, your skin will stop reacting and regain its natural calmness.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me.
Take care,
Dr. Karthika
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Simple Remedies
1. Prepare paste from turmeric and milk of Calotropis procera(madaar) , 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.
Name of medicine & dose
Arogyavardhini rasa-500mg +gandhaka rasayana-500mg +khadira Churna-2gm +nimbadi Churna-2gm - with 20 ml of manjishtadi kwath 3 times a day after food
Manjishtadi Taila or Kumku-madi Taila (external) apply 2 times a day
Syrup- raktashodhaka-20ml after food 2 times a day with water.
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya: Nutritious food, relaxation techniques
Apathya: Stress, tension, anxiety, awakening at night, and exposure to sunlight
Surely this will help you
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Neemghan vati
Kaishore guggulu-one tablet twice daily after food with warm water
Haridra khand-half teaspoon with warm water twice daily after food
Khadira aristha
Mahamanjistadi aristha-2 teaspoon each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
Drink plenty of fluids
Avoid spicy, oily, sore process and formatted food
Apply sandalwood paste with rose water
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Hello Arpita,
Virechan/ vaman Detoxification is your best treatment if you can manage for it.
Apply Sunscreen before 20 min of sun exposure.
Light massage of Kumkumadi oil at night time
Avoid any kind of face wash and soaps for face wash
Wash your face with water and ice massage once in a day
Medications:
Tab महा मंजिष्ठ घन वटी 2 2
Tab आरोग्य वर्धिनी वटी 2 2
Tab Trifla 1-2 tab at night
Take 8-10 glass of water
Proper melas enriched with vita c
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HELLO ARPITA PAUL,
You have very sensitive skin. This means your skin reacts too quickly to things- face washes, creams, even natural products. This causes redness, itching, burning, and sometimes rashes. These reactions damage your skin and leave behind dark marks or spots.
In Ayurveda, this is seen as a sign that your Pitta Dosha is high(pitta= heat and metabolism in the body). sometimes,vata dosh(dryness and sensitivity) is also involved. Your rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and twacha(skin) get inflamed and out of balance.
TREATMENT GOALS
1) Calm your skin sensitivity by reducing inflammation and reactivity
2) Balance pitta and vata dosha in the skin and blood
3) Detox the blood and liver so that skin can heal better
4) Reduce and fade dark spots- hyperpigmentation and post inflammatory marks
5) Strengthen the skin's natural barrier so it can tolerate natural care
6) Prevent future flare ups by following long term diet and lifestyle changes
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 15 ml with warm water twice daily before meals
=purifies blood, reduces pigmentation
2) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals
=supports liver detoxx, clears skin toxins
3) SARIVADYASAVA= 15ml after meals twice daily mixed with water
=pitta balance and blood purification
4) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water
=controls acid, improves digestion, reduces pitta
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime every alternate days
=detox for intestines, gentle bowel cleanser
6) GUDUCHI + NEEM CAPSULES= 1 each daily
=boosts immunity, controls skin inflammation
DURATION= Minimum 2-3 months
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
Multani mitti + rose water mask= apply for 10 min thrice weekly
=soothes, cools, dries excess oil
Sandalwood powder+raw milk mask= twice/week
=lightens dark spots and calms skin
Aloevera + turmeric gel= apply at night 2-3 times/week
=healing and anti-inflammatory
Kumkumadi taila(pure only)= 2-3 drops at night with light massage
=improves glow, reduces pigmentation
AVOID= commercial scrubs, soaps, foaming face washes, toners with alcohol
DIET
your diet plays a huge role in skin healing. Follow these food principles
EAT
-cooling foods= coconut water, cucumbers, melons, leafy greens
-Pitta balancing fruits= pomegranate ,sweet apples, figs
-Grains= rice, oats, wheat=avoid processed
-Spices= coriander, fennel , turmeric
-healthy fats= desi ghee(1 tsp daily), soaked almonds(4-5)
AVOID
-spicy, oily and deep fried foods
-curd- especially at night, cheese, and heavy dairy
-fermented food -pickles, vinegar
- sour fruits- oranges, tomatoes, tamrinf
-excess tea/coffee and white sugar
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Daily routine= wake up early, have regular meals , sleep by 10 pm
=balances hormones, improves digestion
Oil massage= use coconut or sesame oil twice/weekk before bath
=calms vata, nourishes skin
Avoid overheating= hot showers, saunas, sunlight
=aggravates pitta and skin flare ups
Switch to cotton clothes= Avoid tight synthetic wear
=prevents rashes, allows skin to breathe
Stress management= do calming activities- walk, art, prayers, hobbies
=reduces internal inflammation
YOGA AND PRANAYAM (15-30 min/day)
-Sheetali/Sheetakari= 10 min daily
=cools the body, reduces pitta
-Anulom vilom- 10 min
=balances mind and doshas
ASANAS
-vajrasana
-balasana
-sukhasana
-suryanamskar
-facial exercises
=10 minutes
=calms nerves, good for digestion
HOME REMEDIES
1) coconut oil + sandalwood powder= apply for 15 min to dark areas
2) Cucumber juice+ aloe vera gel= cooling, reduces inflammation
3) Soaked saffron in milk (1-2 strands overnight)= drink in the morning for skin brightness
4) Apply besan + turmeric + rose water mask once weekly
5) Drink warm water with a pinch of turmeric daily to cleanse blood gently
You are experiencing a condition where your skin is too reactive and damaged easily, leaving behind marks that don't fade. This is due to imbalance internal pitta and weak skin immunity, instead of using many products, focus on cooling, healing, and blood purifying methods from within
-Be gentle with your skin- less is more
-focus on diet and detox to heal from inside
-use natural external care that calms your skin, not irritates it
-give it at least 2-3 months to see improvement
SKIN HEALING TAKES TIME
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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Hi arpita this is Dr vinayak as considering your problem .. as you already know your skin is sensitive so not to try too many products .. which any how contains chemicals
* maintain proper sleep and diet pattern
* daily do atleast 5min of pranayama/meditation
*drink luke warm water atleast in this season
RX- JUST USE DERMAFLEX SOAP BOTH FACE AND BODY
MANJISTADI KASHAYA 10ML TWICE B/F
T. AROGYAVARDINI 1-0-1 A/F
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Sensitive skin is mainly pitta prakruti.
Take avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water
Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water
Apply aloevera gel on face at night before bedtime keep overnight.
Plain milk can apply on face 15mins. Before bath.
Do pranayam.
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