Start with 1. Neem Tablets: 1-0-1 twice daily after meals with water. 2. Manjisthaadi kashayam: 20ml-0-20ml with 20ml water before food 3. Haridra tablet: 1-0-1 with warm milk.
External Applications 1. Kumkumadi Tailam: Apply 3-5 drops to face/body nightly; massage gently, wash morning. (For scars, tanning, dullness.) 2.Turmeric-Sandalwood Paste: Mix ½ tsp each powder with rose water; apply to face 3x/week, rinse after 20 mins. (For acne, scars.) 3. Neem-Aloe Vera Gel: Mix fresh aloe gel with neem powder; apply to acne spots 2x/day, rinse after 30 mins.
Diet Guidelines Include: Cooling foods—cucumber, bitter gourd, pomegranate, tulsi tea; low-oil veg diet. Avoid: Spicy/oily/fried foods, dairy excess, sugar—to control sebum. Hydration: 8 glasses warm water; drink coriander/licorice tea daily.
Lifestyle Tips Cleanse face 2x/day with neem-based wash. Sun protection: Use sandalwood paste as natural sunscreen. Gentle exercise: Yoga 20 mins daily; avoid heat. Stress reduction: Meditation 10 mins/day.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Purodil gel for local application. Tab. Neem 2-0-2 Sy. Amypure 15mk twice Follow up after 4weeks
Start on Neem cap 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Khadira aristha 15-0-15 ml Apply Alovera gel over face daily Drink plenty of fluids Avoid spicy sour fermented foods
1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Acnovin cream-apply twice a day on the active acne and pimples 4.Kumkumadi taila- apply 3-5 drops on the acne marks, dark circles and pigmented area before going to bed and leave it overnight
Diet & Lifestyle Tips - 🥣 Reintroduce ghee in small amounts (1 tsp/day) to nourish skin and calm Vata - 🧘♀️ Practice Sheetali pranayama and moon salutations to cool Pitta - 🍵 Sip coriander-fennel-cumin tea daily for gentle detox - 🛁 Use neem or manjistha-infused bath water weekly - 🌙 Apply rose water compress on eyes before bed
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Acne and pimples, often linked to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Pitta, can be exacerbated by lifestyle, diet, and skincare habits. Reducing Pitta through diet and lifestyle can be beneficial. Begin with assessing your diet – spicy, salty, and fried foods can aggravate Pitta, so consume them in moderation. Prefer cooling and bitter foods like cucumbers, salads, and dark leafy greens. Hydrate well; sip on warm water throughout the day.
Since your skin is sensitive and dry now, adding back some healthy fats may help balance it. Consider including small quantities of ghee or coconut oil in your daily meals. Local application of these might be too heavy for sensitive skin, so internal intake is preferable.
Turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, might help. You can create a paste with organic turmeric powder and water, applying it as a mask once a week might soothe inflamed skin. Though, patch test before using it on sensitive areas to avoid reactions.
For dark circles, Ayurveda often points to inadequate rest or stress as culprits. Ensure you get enough quality sleep, ideally 7-8 hours. Limit screen time before bed to promote relaxation. Gentle massage around the eyes with almond oil can improve circulation and lighten dark circles. Again, test for your skin’s reaction first.
Consider incorporating practices like Pranayama or yoga to reduce stress and improve overall health. Bhramari or Nadi Shodhana pranayama are particularly calming.
If conditions persist or worsen, consulting directly with an ayurvedic physician for a customized treatment plan is advisable, as self-treatment without specific diagnosis could overlook other underlying causes.
HELLO LEENA,
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING -Acne and pimples on your cheeks, chin, and forehead -Dark circles around your eyes -Dry, sensitive skin (previously oily)
In Ayurveda, this reflects an imbalance of three doshas 1) PITTA DOSHA= causes inflammation, redness, pimples, sometimes burning sensation 2) VATA DOSHA= causes dryness, sensitivity, fine lines, and sometimes dark circles 3) KAPHA DOSHA= if present, can cause congestion under skin, cystic acne or sticky pus formation
WHY IT HAPPENED -Change from oily to dry skin suggest Vata aggravation (loss of natural oils) -Acne indicates pitta-kapha imbalance internally and externally - Dark circles often occur due to vata-pitta imbalance plus stress, poor sleep, or sluggish digestion -skipping milk and ghee is okay but can increase vata dryness, so balancing with moisture and proper diet is essential
TREATMENT GOALS -reduce pitta (inflammation) and vata (dryness) while preventing kapha congestion -remove impurities that cause acne (called Ama or toxins in Ayurveda ) -improve digestion and metabolism -moisturize and protect sensitive skin without triggering reactions -reduce dark circles and rejuvenates ski -prevent recurrence
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water for 3 moths = detoxifies bowel, remove toxins, improve digestion
2) NEEM CAPSULES= 250 mg cap twice daily after meals for 2 months =helps acne and reduce pus formation
3) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily for 1 month =can help dark circles and acne marks, blood purifier, reduces redness and pigmentation
4) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =Immunity booster, reduces pitta
5) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp in morning for 2 months =antioxidant, pitta pacifier, support anti aging and dark circles
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) ALOE VERA GEL= apply 10-15 min daily- soothes inflammation heals skin
2) SANDALWOOD PASTE = 10-15 min 2-3 times/week- pitta coming reduces redness
3) NEEM POWDER + ALOE MASK= 1-2 times/week- anti-acne, antibacterial
4) MULTANIMITTI + ROSE WATER MASK= 1-2 times/week- absorbs excess oil ,balances pitta
5) GENTLE HERBAL CLEANSER= twice daily cleansing without irritation
6) LIGHT OILS FOR DRY SKIN LIKE JOJOBA, ALMOND OR SESAME OIL tiny amount apply at night- moisturize vata skin
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Sleep= 7-8 hours, ideally before 10 pm -Stress reduction= meditation, calming music, nature walks -Avoid skin touching/picking acne -Moderate exercise= yoga, walking, swimming to improve circulation and detox -Hydration= drink 6-8 glasses of water daily
YOGA ASANAS -sarvangasana/ viparita karani= improves blood circulation and reduces pitta in face -Bhujangasana= stimulate digestion -Paschimottanasana= improves vata balance and circulation
PRANAYAM -Sheetali/sheetkari= cools pitta, reduces inflammation -Anulom vilom= balances doshas, calms mind -Bhramari= reduces stress, indirectly improves skin health
DIET -fresh vegetable= spinach, pumpkin, cucumber -sweet fruits= apple, pear, pomegranate -whole grains= rice, oats, quinoa -legumes in moderation= moong dal, lentils -herbs/spices= coriander, fennel, turmeric
AVOID -spicy, sour, salty foods -fried, oily, junk foods -excess caffeine, sugar and chocolate -heavy dairy if it triggers acne
ADDITIONAL TIP= drink warm water or herbal teas (triphala, fennel, coriander) for gentle detox and hydration
HOME REMEDIES -Cold compress with aloe vera for inflamed pimples -Turmeric + honey paste for mild acne and anti-inflammatory effect -Rose water spray for cooling pitta skin -Cucumber slices for dark circles
Heal from inside first, then soothe outside, balance mind body skin and maintain routine lifestyle care to prevent recurrence
Patience is necessary, Ayurvedic treatment usually shows results in 4-6 weeks, sometimes longer depending on skin sensitivity and internal imbalance
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
