Hello Meenakshi, your pimples might be due to these reasons - 1. Pitta aggravation 2. Oily skin type 3. Intake of oily or junk food 4. Not taking proper care of your skin 5. Use of chemical loaded products 6. Chronic constipation Treatment - 1. Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after meal 2. Mahamanjisthadi kwath 30ml with 30 ml water twice a day after meal 3. Apply Aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater 4. Apply kumkumadi tel before bedtime
Follow these - 1. Adequate amount of water 2. Eat antioxidant rich food like amla, beans, green tea, spinach etc 3. Clean your towel and pillowcase every week 4. Avoid using makeup or some chemical product especially before sleeping. 5. Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling etc.
Yoga - 1. Anulom vilom 2. Sheetali 3. Sheetkari
Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy fried sugary foods processed foods Clean your face only once with mild herbal soap/ or facewash , rest of the time when ever you want to clean your face just use plain water and wipe Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti twice daily for 5-10mins. Mix manjista powder turmeric powder multani mitti besan powder mix with rose water and apply on face twice weekly keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water.
Don’t worry, You’ll definitely get relief 😌 First of all avoid excessive spicy, sour and salty food,oily,sesame seeds etc. And start taking1.Mahamanjishtadi kwath 20ml +20ml lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.khadirarishta 20ml +20ml lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 3.Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 for chewing 4.Gandhak rasayana 1-1-1 5.Haridrakhand 1tsf with 10ml of Panchtikta ghrita once in a day. **Apply paste of Neem bark over your face. Follow up after 2 months.
hello Meenakshi ,
When acne keeps coming back despite many treatments, it’s a sign that your body is trying to tell you something deeper is imbalanced—not just on the skin, but internally too. In Ayurveda, we don’t just treat pimples, we try to find out why the skin is reacting this way. Your symptoms suggest a combination of Pitta imbalance (heat, inflammation, red pimples), possibly ama (toxins), and hormonal fluctuations especially if acne worsens around your period or with stress.
Let’s first calm the inflammation, clear the toxins, and support your digestion and hormones gently.
1. Ama Pachana (First 5 days):
Triphala churna – ½ tsp with warm water at bedtime Avipattikara churna – ½ tsp in warm water before breakfast and dinner
2. Internal Medicines (from Day 6 onward): Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily after food (for skin detox and healing) Manjishthadi Kashayam – 15 ml with equal water twice daily before food Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner
3. External Application: Kumkumadi Lepam or Acnovin Ointment (Vasu) – apply on affected areas once daily at night Avoid scrubbing, heavy makeup, or harsh face washes. Use mild ubtan like multani mitti + rose water once in 3 days
4. Diet Tips: Avoid spicy, oily, fermented, and sugar-heavy food Drink warm water with mint or fennel seeds Include more green leafy vegetables, moong dal, ash gourd juice (weekly), and pomegranate
5. Lifestyle Tips: Sleep by 10:30 PM daily Practice sheetali pranayama or nadi shodhana Reduce screen exposure at night Manage stress with journaling or gentle walks
Investigations (if not recently done): Thyroid profile Serum Vitamin D and B12 Hormonal profile (especially if you have irregular periods)
This journey is not about quick fixes but about bringing long-term harmony between your inner health and outer glow. You will feel better gradually one step, one layer at a time.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Kaishore guggulu Neemghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Kumkumadi tailam- local appn Khadira aristha Mahamanjistadi aristha-2 tsp each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Avoid spicy oily sour non vegetarian food
Hie meenakshi acne has maney resions …due to hormonal imbalance/PCOD/oily prone skin/constipation/UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE…so please maintain your life style and food you CAN EAISLY CURED DO FOLLOW:-
DIVYA SARWAKALP KWATH=200GM DIVYA KAYAKALP KWATH=50GM… MIX BOTH AND TAKE 1 TSP BOIL WITH200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY
DIVYA DERMAGHRIT TAB=1-1 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY
DIVYA AROGYAWARDNI VATI DIVYA KAISHORE GUGULU=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
DIVYA KANTI LEPA MIX WITH ROSE WATER AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT TIME
AVOID SPICY/JUNK/SOUR/PROCEESED FOOD CONSUME 3 LITRES WATER PER DAY
YOGA AND PRANAYAM=KAPALBHATI/VAZRASANA…BRISK WALKING
YOU CAN EAISLY CURED
Thank you for explaining your condition in detail.
Your pimples have been recurring for the past 6 months, and despite trying multiple products and visiting dermatologists, they persist and have damaged your facial skin. This suggests an internal imbalance rather than just a surface problem. In Ayurveda, persistent acne is called Yauvan Pidika / Mukhadushika and is often linked to pitta–kapha aggravation, impaired digestion (ama accumulation), hormonal imbalance, and sometimes stress or irregular sleep. The focus will be on:
1. Clearing ama (toxins) 2. Balancing pitta & kapha 3. Regulating digestion and hormones 4. Healing and rejuvenating skin
Recommended Investigations
1. CBC – to check for infection or anemia 2. Fasting Blood Sugar / HbA1c – to rule out insulin resistance 3. Hormone profile – LH, FSH, Testosterone, TSH 4. Vitamin D & B12 levels 5. CRP & ESR – inflammation markers
Internal Medicine
Starting with Ama Pachana (7 days)
1. Trikatu churna – 1 g with warm water after meals twice daily
2. Guduchi kwatha – 20 ml with 20ml of warm water twice daily before food
After 7 days, stop above and start:
1. Manjisthadi kashaya 25 ml with 30ml of warm earm water before food twice daily (blood purifier, anti-inflammatory)
2. Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after meals twice daily (pitta-kapha balance)
3. Arogya Vardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals (liver detox & skin health)
4. Gandhak Rasayana – 2 tablets twice daily after food (skin rejuvenator)
External Applications
Aloe vera gel (fresh) applied twice daily
Kumkumadi taila at night for skin repair (only after active pimples reduce)
Diet & Lifestyle Tips
Avoid:
Spicy, oily, fried food
Dairy products (milk, cheese, paneer) for now
Refined sugar, bakery items, chocolates
Excess tea/coffee, cold drinks
Include:
Warm water throughout the day (can infuse with cumin, coriander)
Fresh fruits: pomegranate, papaya, apple
Vegetables: bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, leafy greens
Herbal teas (mint, tulsi, coriander seeds)
Lifestyle:
Sleep before 10:30 PM
Avoid touching or squeezing pimples
20–30 mins brisk walk daily
Practice sheetali pranayama (cooling breath) 5–7 mins twice daily
May your skin regain its clarity and health from within. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for follow-up or adjustment in medicines.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi
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
HELLO MEENAKSHI,
From an Ayurvedic perspective, acne(known as Yuvan pidika) is primarily caused by an imbalance in the pitta dosha, PITTA- Inflammation, redness, burning, pus KAPHA- oily skin, comedones, whiteheads, cysts VATA- scarring, pigmentation, dryness
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS -impaired digestion->(Mandagni->Ama) -Blood impurities(rakta dushti) -Hormonal imbalance(especially in women) -Improper skin hygiene -Stress, lack of sleep, poor lifestyle
TREATMENT GOALS 1)balance pitta and clears toxins 2)improve digestion- agni deepana 3)blood purification- rakta sodhana 4)regulate hormones 5)promote skin healing and scar reduction
TREATMENT PLANNED FOR YOU
INTERNAL 1)GANDHAK RASAYANA- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks continue
2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 12 weeks
3)NIMBADI GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks
4)MAHAMANJISTHADI KWATH- 20 ml+40 ml water twice daily before meals= 3+ months
5)SARIVADYASAVA- 15ml+equal water after meals twice daily= 2 months
PANCHAKARMA ADVISED IF FEASIBLE -VIRECHANA(purgation) -RAKTAMOKSHAANA(leech therapy) -NASYA(nasal drops)
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1)CLEANSER(daily use) -Triphala decoction(cooled)- use as a gentle wash -Neem water- antibacterial -Herbal face wash with turmeric, aloe, neem
2)FACEPACKS(2-3 TIMES/WEEK)
-multani mitti+ neem powder+ turmeric+ rose water= anti-acne, reduces oil, clears pores
-Sandalwood powder+milk+manjistha powder= for pigmentation, cooling effect
-Massor dal paste + milk or rose water= lightens acne scars
apply for 15-20 minutes, wash off with cool water.
3)OILS FOR ACNE MARKS AND GLOW -KUMKUMADI TAILA- scar reduction, pigmentation lightening, glow -JATYADI TAILA(if active acne present)- anti-inflammatory, heals eruptions -NEEM OIL(DILUTED)- potent antibacterial
apply thin layer before bed
DIET:-
EAT -BITTER AND ASTRINGENT TASTES- neem, bitter gourd, amla, bottle gourd -COOLING FOODS- coconut water, cucumber, coriander -FRUITS- amla, pomegranate, guava, apple -WHOLE GRAINS- red rice, barley, wheat(avoid polished rice) -WATER- warm water, triphala-soaked water(overnight infusion) -DETOX TEAS- cumin-fennel-coriander seed decoction
AVOID -milk+salt, curd+fruits, banana+mmilk-> virrudha ahara(incompatible) -excess oily, fried, spicy, sour foods-pickles, chips -chocolates, ice creams, caffeinated and carbonated drinks -late night meals, irregular eating -smoking, alcohol, junk food
LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -wake up before 6 AM- aligns with brahma muhurta, boosts healing
-Oil massage- 2 times/week with neem oil or coconut oil
-Yoga- Suryanamaskar, sarvangasana, matsyasana, trikonasana etc
-PRANAYAM- anulom vilom, sheetali, bhramari- cools pitta
-Adequate sleep- 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep crucial for skin regeneration
-Face hygiene- don’t touch face often, clean pillow covers weekly, avoid harsh scrubbing.
MENTAL - EMOTIONAL -chronic skin disorders often correlate with repressed emotions, stress, or frustration -Daily 10 minute meditation, journaling, or mantra chanting helps reduce cortisol, which worsen acne.
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Rx Neem tab 1-0-1 Evenshade cream apply locally Kumkumadi oil apply 2-3 drops locally before bed
Avoid spicy, oily and sour food Avoid daysleeping
Hi Meenakshi this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry maa
See face skin is too sensitive then body skin think many time before trying anything to your body…
*Avoid all out side food and spicy items *Have proper sleep…and regulate your digestive system *Don’t touch your face repeatedly *Use any face wash that sutes you after getting up and before going to bed
Rx -Avipattikara churna 1tsp twice before food Kantaka panchamoola churna 1tsp with warm water before sleep T.A clear 1-0-1 after food. Dermaflex soap if you needed.it also helps to cure your pimples Thank you
To address recurrent pimples and damaged skin with Ayurveda, it’s crucial to understand that skin issues often root in internal imbalances, specifically related to dosha imbalances. Acne and hyperpigmentation often link to aggravated Pitta dosha. Let’s delve into some practical steps:
Diet: Focus on a Pitta-pacifying diet. Favor cooling foods such as cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy, oily, and acidic foods since they can exacerbate Pitta. Coconut water, which is naturally cooling, might be a good choice multiple times a week.
Hydration is key. Drinking enough water throughout the day helps to keep the skin nourished. Lukewarm water with a few drops of lemon in the morning is beneficial as it helps in detoxifying the body.
Herbs and Spices: Neem is known for its detoxifying properties, and it might be taken in capsule form as guided by an Ayurvedic practitioner. Turmeric, another powerful antioxidant, can be added to your diet or used as a paste on pimples; mix it with sandalwood powder and a bit of rose water to form a soothing mask applied to your skin couple of times a week.
Lifestyle: Establish a daily routine that rhythms with nature. Regular sleep schedule and managing stress through yoga or meditation can significantly help. Pranayama, or deep-breathing exercises, calm the mind and improve skin conditions by reducing stress-induced imbalances.
Cleanse Gently: Use a natural face wash with ingredients like tea tree oil or aloe vera. Avoid scrubbing your face harshly. A simple cleanser can be made at home with besan (gram flour) and a pinch of turmeric mixed with water or milk.
Consult a local Ayurvedic practitioner if possible, who can assess your prakriti (natural constitution) and suggest a personalized detox regimen, potentially including Panchakarma therapy, known for detoxifying and rejuvenating the body.
Remember, consistency is key with Ayurveda as results are gradual and focus on long-term healing.
Continuous pimples and skin damage often point to an imbalance in your doshas, primarily Pitta and possibly Kapha. This imbalance aggravates the skin which could lead to persistent acne. Ayurveda emphasizes treating the root cause, not just the symptoms. Over time, a Pitta-Kapha imbalance, alongside impurities in the blood, can contribute to such conditions.
First, it’s crucial to cleanse your system. Start your day with warm water, maybe infused with a bit of lemon if it suits your constitution, to support digestion and metabolism, helping clear toxins. Favor a Pitta-pacifying diet, which includes cooling foods like cucumbers, melon, cilantro, and avoid spicy, greasy, or processed food that aggravates Pitta. Reducing oily food intake can help balance Kapha as well.
Herbal formulations are often quite beneficial. You might consider taking neem either in capsule or as a diluted tincture for its blood-purifying properties. Turmeric is another powerful herb; you can consume it with warm milk (preferably A2 cow’s milk or almond milk) for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities.
For topical application, you can prepare a paste with sandalwood and turmeric powder, applying it as a mask before washing it off with lukewarm water. This natural preparation can help reduce inflammation and promote healing. However, ensure you’re not allergic to these ingredients first. Weekly use could make a notable difference over time.
Do maintain regularity in cleansing your face with gentle herbal cleansers instead of chemical-laden products. Practicing yoga and breathing exercises like pranayama can also help in relieving stress, which is known to sometimes trigger or worsen acne.
If these measures don’t bring about noticeable changes within a reasonable timeframe, you might need consulting in person with an Ayurvedic practitioner. Pimples persisting for more than 6 months can require a personalized assessment to explore other underlying causes in your lifestyle, diet, or even mental well-being. Always consider your overall health situation in any treatment approach.
HELLO MEENAKSHI,
Your skin issue seems to be a combination of -Comedones(blocked pores- whiteheads and blackheads -Inflammatory acne- pustules with pain -sensitive skin, worsened by touching/ popping acne.
In Ayurveda, this typically relates to an imbalance in pitta and kapha doshas -pitta aggravation-> inflammation, redness,irritation -Kapha aggravation-> oiliness, clogged pores
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 1 tab twice daily after meals =purifies blood , reduces inflammation
2) NEEM CAPSULES= 2 cap daily in morning =detoxifies blood and skin
3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =helps regulate liver and skin health
4) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey after meals =reduces pigmentation and pitta
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= at bedtime 1 tsp with warm water =detox and digestion support
TOPICAL CARE- FOR SENSITIVE, ACNE-PRONE SKIN
CLEANSING(twice daily) -mild herbal cleanser with neem, tulsi or aloe vera =avoid foaming, drying cleansers
TONING(very helpful) -rose water or diluted apple cider vinegar(few drops in water) =dab lightly using cotton- reduces inflammation
MOISTURIZING -aloe vera gel(Pure) or kumkumadi taila(non comedogenic versions) at night in very small quantity =avoid heavy creams or oils
SPOT TREATMENT -paste of neem + turmeric + sandalwood with rosewater- apply on acne spots only
DIET AND LIFESTYLE(very important)
AVOID -fried, oily, spicy, and fermented foods -milk and dairy esp. cold milk or panner -excess sugar or junk foods -heavy night meals or late eating
INCLUDE -warm water sipping through the day. -fresh fruits- pomegranate, papaya ,amla -light, digestible meals -turmeric in food or golden milk at night if tolerated
MIND AND DIGESTION CONNECTION -stress increases acne. Try pranayam(anulom-vilom, sheetali) daily -Maintain bowel regularity with triphala or fibrous food (flaxseeds, warm water with lemon in morning)
SIMPLE HOME AYURVEDIC MASK -1 tsp multani mitti -1/4 tsp turmeric -1/2 tsp sandalwood powder -rose water to make a paste apply gently, avoid scrubbing, leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. Follow with aloe vera.
WHAT TO AVOID -scrubbing or over washing -picking or popping acne(can trigger more irritation even if no scarring now) -overuse of cosmetic products or facials -using hot water on face
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
