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How to reduce dull skin, acne marks, and dark circles naturally?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #32464
300 days ago
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How to reduce dull skin, acne marks, and dark circles naturally? - #32464

Radhe
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I am 19 years old and struggling with dry, dull skin, mild acne, whiteheads, acne marks, and stubborn dark circles. Despite trying natural remedies, my skin is not improving. I prefer Ayurvedic or natural solutions using ingredients like honey, rose water, cucumber, potato, and green tea. Kindly suggest safe Ayurvedic treatments, remedies, or lifestyle changes to reduce acne marks, heal skin, and achieve a natural bright glow.

Age: 19
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Dr. Vd.Ved Janakbhai Purohit
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

Don’t Worry, Every Problem Has a Solution in Ayurveda!

Dear Friend, first of all, stay calm — Ayurveda believes that every health concern has its remedy. You can heal your skin through two ways: Lifestyle and Medicines. Let’s see how 👇

Lifestyle Tips

1.Ensure 6–7 hours of sound sleep daily. 2.Drink 3–5 liters of water to keep your skin hydrated. 3.Avoid oily & spicy food as much as possible. 4.Reduce screen time to protect your eyes and skin glow.

Ayurvedic Medicines & Remedies

💧 Kumkumadi Taila – Apply on your face every night before sleep. It works wonders for dull skin & acne marks. 🌿 Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with Cow’s Ghee – Make a smooth paste and apply gently on dark circles morning & evening. You’ll notice visible improvement with regular use.

With these simple yet powerful Ayurvedic practices, your natural glow will return.

🙏 May Bhagwan Dhanvantari bless you with good health & radiant skin.

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

For dry dull, skin with acne and dark circle, take Sarvadyasavva 15-0-15 ml with water Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Apply Alovera gel daily Chandan ( pure) with rose water apply daily Follow a balance diet keep yourself hydrated. Avoid late night, eating and get adequate sleep to support natural skin healing.

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
299 days ago
5

HELLO ,

WHY SKIN LOOKS DULL= your body’s vata (dryness, weakness) and Pitta (heat, acne, marks) are imbalanced. Because your digestion is not very strong and sleep is irregular, the skin is not getting proper nourishment.

WHY ACNE SCARS STAY= Acne is caused when pitta (heat + toxins in blood) gets aggravated. After pimples heal, they leave behind marks because the skin cells are not repairing fast enough due to low nourishment (vata imbalance)

WHY YOU HAVE DARK CIRCLES -Irregular sleep= Vata aggravation -Low weight= weakness in blood -Stress and eye strain= circulation around eyes becomes poor

So, your skin issues are not just on the outside-they come from inside imbalances, mainly vata + pitta + weak nouirshment

TREATMENT GOALS -Improve digestion and nourishment so your body can build healthy skin tissue -Purify blood and cool down pitta to prevent acne and marks -Balance vata to reduce dryness, dark circles, and improve sleep -Rejuvenate skin externally with oils, packs, and gentle care -adopt lifestyle and yoga to support stress free, regular routine

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals= 2-3 months =puriifes blood, reduces acne scars, clears complexion

2) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water for 3 months =detoxifies system, improves digestion, clears toxins, helps glowing skin

3) AMLA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm water in morning or fresh amla juice daily =rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, skin brightener, strengthens immunity

4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 3 months =improves sleep, nourishes body, increases weight naturally, reduces stress

EXTERNAL REMEDIES

1) KUMKUMADI TAILA -Apply 2-3 drops on clean face at night, massage gently =improves glow, reduces scars , pigmentation, dullness

2) FOR DARK CIRCLES -Almond oil or castor oil= apply a thin layer under eyes at night -rose water pads= soak cotton in rose water, keep on eyes 10 min daily

3) FACE PACKS= 2-3 times/week -Sandalwood + turmeric + rose water= for glow and scars -Multani mitti + aloe vera gel + few drops of lemon= for acne marks

DIET -fresh fruits= papaya, grapes , pomegranate, apple -milk + 1/2 tsp turmeric in night -ghee 1 tsp daily either in food or with warm rice/khichdi -nuts= 5 soaked almonds + 2 dates daily weight gain + skin health -vegetables= beetroot, carrot, pumpkin, spinach -mung dal khichdi

AVOID -spicy, oily, fried, junk food -too much tea, coffee, or cola causes dark circles, dryness -skipping meals or eating very late at night -cold,dry, stale foods- increases dryness

LIFESTYLE -sleep= aim for 7-8 hours, ideally before 11 pm -Hydration= warm water throughout the day -Oil massage= once or twice a week with sesame oil for full body

YOGA (20-30 min daily) -suryanamaskar= blood circulation, glow -bhujangasana, sarvangasana= for facial glow, blood supply -balasana= stress relief

PRANAYAM (5-10 min daily) -Anulom vilom = balances vata pitta -Bhramari= calms mind, improve sleep -Sheetali= cooling breath, reduces pitta and acne tendency

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -Apply raw honey + turmeric paste on scars= 10 min, wash off -Drink coriander seed water -Eat 1 tsp flaxseeds daily for omega- 3 = improves dryness -Use potato or cucumber slices on under eyes 10 min daily

-Your skin problems are not just “surface issues”- they reflect inner imbalances= digestion, sleep, nourishment -By following ayurveda, internal external care, proper food, and yoga you can expect natural improvement in 8-12 weeks -Patience is Key= unlike chemical creams, Ayurveda works gently but deeply -Stick to a regular routine, manage stresss, and keep nourishing yourself - glowing skin is a reflection of a balanced body and mind

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Dr. Shaniba P
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

Apply Eladi oil weekly thrice. It will helps in brightening skin and repair dry skin. For acne, use eladi choornam with water for 10 minutes, weekly once or twice.

Use kumkumadi tailam 1/2 drops as night serum.

Eat nourishing food. Include more fruits and veggies in diet. Always keep body hydrated. Include dates, raisins, nuts etc

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

Neemghan vati Kaishore guggulu-one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Mahamanjistadi aristha-half tsp with equal quantity of water after food Triphala churna-one with warm water at night Kantilepa -apply over face daily Drink plenty of fluid Avoid oily spicy fried foods

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water, This will help as blood purifier Apply aloevera gel on face Donot expose to direct Sun rays,use umbrella or wear when going out during the day Apply Sunscreen SPF 50+ during the Day. Mix raktachandan powder+honey+ turmeric powder with rose water and apply on face keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water do this twice weekly. Apply Kumkumadi oil on face at night before bedtime.

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Dr. Anupriya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
300 days ago
5

Hello Radhe, Firstly you have to understand the reason behind it. Acne , pimples and other skin issues might be due to adolescence age or one of the following 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 Review after 1 month. Regards,Dr.Anupriya

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Dr. Khushboo
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
299 days ago
5

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

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
298 days ago
5

For dry and dull skin, Ayurveda suggests looking at your prakriti and probable imbalances in the body’s doshas. Pitta and Vata imbalances can often be at play with these symptoms. Begin by incorporating a wholesome diet rich in hydrating and nourishing foods. Eat more sweet, unctuous, and cooling food like cucumbers, sweet fruits like pears and berries, and ghee. Adequate hydration is essential, so drinking lukewarm water throughout the day can help promote circulation and hydration at a cellular level.

Applying a facemask made of honey and rose water can be beneficial. Mix one tablespoon of honey with two teaspoons of rose water, apply it to clean skin, and leave for 15-20 minutes before gently washing off with lukewarm water. This combination helps in soothing the skin and imparting a from glow, due to honey’s antibacterial properties and rose water’s anti-inflammatory effects.

For mild acne and marks, applying a paste of sandalwood powder and rose water can provide relief. Sandalwood acts as a natural astringent, helping to balance oil production, while rose water helps to cool and calm the skin. Apply this paste nightly, and leave it on overnight to help reduce inflammation and lighten marks over time.

Regarding dark circles, cool cucumber slices or soaked green tea bags can give relief. Place them on your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Potatoes contain catecholase, an enzyme known for skin-lightening. Grate a potato, extract the juice, and apply it around the eyes a few times a week, allowing it to dry before rinsing gently.

Practicing daily self-massage (abhyanga) using warm sesame oil, or a blend of almond and coconut oil can improve circulation and support skin health. Similarly, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding screens before bed, and managing stress through yoga or mindful meditation could assist in balancing your hormones which in turn affect skin health. Remember, lead a balanced lifestyle for best results, as Ayurveda sees the mind, body and routine as interconnected.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
298 days ago
5

Don’t worry take arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, nalpamaradi tail external application, kukumadhitail external application enough

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
293 days ago
5

To address your skin concerns using Siddha-Ayurvedic principles, consider a multi-pronged approach focusing on balancing the doshas, particularly Pitta and Vata, which are likely contributing to your skin issues. Acne and dull skin often arise from imbalances in these areas. Begin by addresssing your diet, which plays a fundamental role in skin health. Consume cooling, hydrating foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and coconut water to soothe Pitta dosha and include healthy fats like ghee and olive oil for Vata.

For a topical approach, try a simple turmeric and honey mask. Mix a teaspoon of turmeric with enough honey to form a paste. Apply this to your face, leaving it for about 15 minutes before rinsing. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties combined with honey’s natural humectant effect can reduce inflammation and moisturize, potentially lightening acne marks over time.

To tackle stubborn dark circles, soak cotton pads in cold rose water, placing them over your eyes for 10-15 minutes daily. Rose water has cooling properties that can refresh tired eyes and help reduce discoloration. Additionally, applying an under-eye oil massage using almond oil before bed can provide further nourishment and encourage circulation.

Introduce a short facial massage routine with sesame oil, focusing on upward strokes, for improved blood flow and rejuvenation. Avoid hot showers and harsh soaps, as they can aggravate dryness and disrupt the natural skin barrier. Ensure a routine sleep schedule and manage stress through practices like yoga or meditation, as they can greatly affect skin health.

Stay mindful of seasonal changes, adjusting your skin care and diet accordingly. If issues persist or worsen, consider consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized, deeper insights aligned to your unique body constitution.

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