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Question #43991
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Dealing with Dull Skin and Whiteheads - #43991

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I have dull and pigmented face. I always ger white heads on face, specifically on Tzone, tip of nose and below ears. I do monthly facial and keep face clean. Still I have always dull screen. Also I get small pimples when exposed to sun(even inside car) for long. Plz recommend solution.

How long have you been experiencing these skin issues?:

- More than 6 months

What is your current skincare routine?:

- Cleansing and moisturizing

Do you have any known allergies or sensitivities?:

- No known allergies
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Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ appreciate you reaching out with your concerns. I totally get that it could be very irritating when the skin remains dull, with whiteheads appearing, and then pimples caused by the sun, all while you are taking care of your personal hygiene properly. However, don’t worry, we are ready to assist you 😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMEJT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet two times a day after meals (Helps in clearing the clogged pores and normalizes the skin metabolism.)

2. Manjisthadi Kashayam – 15 ml with an equal amount of warm water, twice a day (Blood purifier, and helps to reduce pigmentation & inflammation.)

3. Avipattikar Churna – ½ teaspoon at night (It is a drug for controlling internal Pitta (fire) which is the cause of sun acnes.)

4. Sarivasavam 30ml-0- 30ml after food (Rejuvenation of skin and energy enhancement by removing fatigue.)

✅ EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Daily Routine 1. Cleanser: Raw milk+ pinch of turmeric (evening) Gentle facewash (morning)

2. Weekly Ubtan (2–3 times/week): Multani mitti + rose water + manjistha powder (Completely avoid if skin is flaky)

3. Whiteheads (T-zone): Put Kumkumadi Taila at night on cheeks/forehead only Do not put on the nose – to prevent providing more oil to T-zone area.

4. Non-oily sunscreen: Go for a gel-based or matte zinc oxide product.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFYING

❌Very Important to Avoid (if possible): Curd at night Deep fried foods Excess of spices, tomatoes, green chilies Facials: frequent are bad for skin (once a month is fine, but no steaming) Touching/squeezing of whiteheads

☑️Include Warm water Fruits: pomegranate, papaya, strawberries 1 tsp ghee daily

Sun care - wear Scarf, use umbrella, avoid sitting near direct window sun in care

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Start on Kaishore guggulu Neemghan vati 1 tab after foods twice daily Khadira aristha 15 ml with equal water after meals Face wash with activated charcoal face wash Drink plenty of fluids

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Start on Gandhaka rasayan BD NEEM TAB BD GILOY + ALOEVERA JUICE 10 ml daily Drink plenty of fluids Avoid oily spicy sour foods

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Take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, kukumadhitail external application, mahamanjsiadhi kwath 20ml bd,chandan soap

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd

💊 Medication: 💊

Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Gandhak Rasayan 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Raspachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Sarivadhyasava 4 tsp twice a day after food

Dermadew Acne Face Wash Use it 4 times a day

Scrub atleast once a week with Gram flour + Multani Mitti + Turmeric + Milk

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Internal Medicines (start today) 1 Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 2 Manjisthadi Ghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily 3 Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water

External Routine (morning & night – 5 minutes total)

Morning Wash with Chandan + Multani + Masoor Ubtan (½ tsp each + rose water) → gentle scrub 30 sec → rinse Apply Kumkumadi Tailam – 4–5 drops massage 2 min → leave on (no sunscreen needed if indoors)

Night Wash with same ubtan Apply Safi syrup diluted 1:4 with water as toner → cotton pad Thick layer Jatyadi Ghrita OR Kunkumadi Lepam on T-zone, nose tip & below ears → leave overnight

Weekly (Sunday) Bakuchi + Coconut oil (1:10) → apply on pigmented areas → 15 min mild morning sun → wash off → fades pigmentation & sun-triggered pimples in 4–6 weeks

Diet & Lifestyle Give: pomegranate 1 daily, coconut water 200 ml, beetroot salad

Avoid completely: milk tea/coffee, maida, bakery, excessive sugar, late nights

Start tonight – your skin will thank you in 2 weeks!

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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1.Amalaki rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk or water empty stomach in the morning 2.Neem ghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Mahamjisthadi kwath 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Paripathadi kwath 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Cream Acnovin-Apply only on the acne 6.Kumkumadi taila-apply 2-3 drops of oil and massage on the pigment area at bedtime and leave it overnight

Home Remedies: - Neem + Turmeric face pack – twice weekly for whiteheads and pimples. - Sandalwood paste – soothes pimples triggered by sun exposure.

Lifestyle & Routine - Apply Aloe vera gel or sandalwood-based natural sun protection before going out. - Avoid oily, spicy, and junk foods. - Drink 8–10 glasses of water daily, eat seasonal fruits.

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Hello Dear,

Here is a clear, and effective solution based on your symptoms: dullness, pigmentation, whiteheads, small pimples after sun exposure, and sensitive T-zone.

You’re doing facials and cleansing, but the root causes seem to be: 1.Excess sebum production in T-zone 2.Sun sensitivity / photosensitivity 3.Mild clogged pores → whiteheads 4.Underlying heat (Pitta) in the skin → pigmentation + tiny pimples 5.Possible wrong products used during facials

Let’s fix all of this step-by-step with Ayurveda + dermatology logic.

🌸 Ayurvedic Internal Medicines (to reduce heat + pigmentation + oil) (Safe & gentle; take for 6–8 weeks) 1. Manjistha Capsules - 1 capsule twice daily after food 2. Neem Capsules - 1 capsule once daily after lunch 3. Amla Capsules or Juice - 1 capsule twice daily OR 10 ml juice empty stomach

If pigmentation is strong: 1.Khadirarishta – 10 ml with equal water after lunch & dinner

🌿 External Skincare Routine (Simple & Correct) Your skin needs gentle exfoliation, sun protection, and oil control, not heavy facials. ⭐ Morning Routine 1. Cleanser: Use salicylic acid face wash (2% gentle) → Helps control whiteheads and cleans pores 2. Serum:

Vitamin C 10% (only if non-irritating) OR Kumkumadi Tailam Serum (light gel version, not the oily one) 3. Moisturizer: Gel-based (Aloe gel, Neutrogena, or any light gel) 4. Sunscreen: SPF 50 PA++++ Use gel/ matte sunscreen to avoid clogging Reapply every 3 hours if in sun or travelling

(Your sun-pimples are because of photosensitivity + no reapplication.)

⭐ Night Routine 1. Cleanser (same) 2. Exfoliation (2–3 times/week) Use AHA/BHA toner or salicylic acid serum This prevents whiteheads and dullness 3. Pigmentation treatment: Apply Kumkumadi tailam (2–3 drops) OR Glycolic acid serum 5% on alternate nights 4. Moisturizer (light gel)

🌞 Sun Sensitivity Care You get small pimples after sun exposure → this is Pitta heat.

Do this: * Apply wet Aloe vera gel after coming home * Keep rose water spray in your bag * Put ice cubes wrapped in cloth 2–3 mins after heavy sun exposure * Prevents heat bumps and keeps skin calm.

💆‍♀️ Things to STOP Immediately * Stop heavy facials monthly → they make skin more sensitive (Do only once in 2–3 months → choose de-tanning facial only) * Stop scrubbing with walnut/harsh scrubs * Stop applying oils on face in daytime * Stop touching/squeezing whiteheads

🥗 Food & Lifestyle for Glow + Oil Balance Eat More: 1.Fresh fruits (papaya, pomegranate, berries) 2.Green leafy vegetables 3.Warm water daily 4.Coconut water 3–4 times/week 5.Buttermilk after lunch

Avoid: 1.Too much tea/coffee 2.Spicy, deep-fried food 3.Chocolate 4.Oily foods 5.Late sleeping

Sleep: *.Sleep before 11 PM → skin dullness improves drastically

🌟 Weekly Home Remedies Use only one, not all.

⭐ For Whiteheads (T-zone) Mix: 1 tsp Besan 1 pinch Turmeric 1 tsp Rose water Apply 10 mins → rinse (not scrub). ⭐ For Pigmentation & Glow Mix: Aloe vera gel Kumkumadi serum (2 drops) Apply 20 mins → wash off. ⭐ For Oil-control & Sun bumps Apply multani mitti + rose water pack once a week

🌼 Expected Results Timeline 7–10 days → T-zone oil improves

2 weeks → Whiteheads reduce

3–4 weeks → Skin appears brighter

6–8 weeks → Pigmentation fades gradually

8–12 weeks → Balanced, glowing, clear skin

Warm regards Dr.Sumi MS(Ayu)

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Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with, will help as blood purifier. Sarivadi ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Apply aloevera gel on face at night Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use Sunscreen SPF 50+ during the day. Mix manjista powder+ turmeric powder+ honey+ curds and apply on face twice weekly keep for 10 minutes and rub in circular movement and wash face with clean water… Include fresh green vegetables semi cooked/ sauted daily in your diet.

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HELLO,

WHAT ARE THEY? -DULL SKIN= due to tan or issues -WHITEHEADS= blocked skin pores filled with il (sebum), dead skin, and debris -They are not infectious or dangerous, but cosmetically bothersome

WHY DO THEY HAPPEN ?

IN AYURVEDA KAPHA DOSHA= excess oiliness, clogging PITTA DOSHA= heat, sweating, inflammation RAKTA DHATU = skin health imbalance

TRIGGERS -hot weather and sweating your summer issue -oily/creamy food, fried food -poor digestion-> toxins formation -heavy cosmetics , thick creams

TREATMENT GOALS -remove existing blockages (whiteheads/milia) -prevent new ones by balancing kapha and pitta -improve digestion and blood purity -strengthen skin health for long term results -reduce sweating/oiliness naturally

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime for 3 months =improves digestion, gentle detox, prevents constipation

2) NEEM CAPSULES= 500 mg once daily after meals for 8 weeks =bitter taste pacifies pitta/kapha, purifies blood, antibacterial

3) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 1 month =blood purifier, skin rejuvinator

4) GUDUCHI TABLET= 250mg tab once daily in morning for 2 months =balances immunity, reduces heat, supports skin health

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

-Daily face wash= Neem water (boil neem leaves, cool, use as wash

-Weely scrub= Massor dal powder + sandalwood + rose water = gentle exfoliation

-Face pack= 2-3 times weekly -sandalwood + rose water OR neem + turmeric + aloe vera gel

-Spot treatment= dab diluted clove oil on stubborn bumps not on whole face

DIET -light, cooling foods= khichdi, green vegetables, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin -Fruits= pomegranate, apple, papaya, watermelon -spices= coriander, fennel, turmeric, cumin

AVOID -oily, fried, creamy foods -excess sweets, curd, cheese, butter -pickles, fermented foods, heavy night meals -too much coffee/tea/alcohol

LIFESTYLE

FACE CARE -wash face with cool water after sweating -use light moisturisers aloe vera gel, avoid heavy creams

DAILY ROUTINE -wake up early, practice yoga/pranayam, eat night meals -avoid sleeping during the day increase kapha

SWEAT MANAGEMENT -carry rose water spray to refresh skin in summer

YOGA ASANAS -bhujangasana= improves circulation -Vajrasana= improves digestion -Pawanmuktasana=removes toxins

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances vata, pitta, kapha -Sheetali/sheetkari= cooling, reduces body heat -Bhramari= calms stress

Practice 10-15 min daily

HOME REMEDIES -Apply aloe vera gel + turmeric paste locally -Apply multani mitti pack once weekly to absorb excess oil -drink coriander seed water in morning -apply raw honey as a thin mask=antibacterial, mild exfoliate

-DULL SKIN AND WHITEHEADS are benign but indicate imbalance in skin health -Ayurveda works both internally and externally -Consistency is key= follow both remedies for 8-12 weeks to see improvement

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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To address dull and pigmented skin along with whiteheads, consider a home regimen deeply rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom. Whiteheads and dullness suggest an imbalance in Kapha dosha, which tends to lead to clogged pores and excess oiliness. Include specific herbs and ingredients in your daily routine that can help balance this dosha and improve skin clarity.

1. Cleansing Routine: Use a gentle cleanser with neem or tulsi extracts to cleanse twice daily. These ingredients have antibacterial properties that support clear skin. Avoid excessive scrubbing which can irritate your skin further.

2. Exfoliation and Mask: Exfoliate gently twice a week using a mix of chickpea flour (besan) and a pinch of turmeric with enough yogurt to form a paste. This mix can help in removing dead skin and promoting a healthier glow.

3. Hydration and Moisturizing: Lightly apply aloe vera gel as a moisturizer; it hydrates without being heavy on the skin. For additional benefit, you can mix rose water in your aloe vera gel.

4. Sun Protection: Since sun exposure leads to pimples for you, apply a non-comedogenic, natural sunscreen that contains zinc oxide when exposed to sun, including while inside the car.

5. Dietary Adjustments: Consume a diet that reduces Kapha aggravation. Include foods like barley, millet, apples to reduce oiliness. Stay hydrated, water infused with mint leaves or a hint of lemon can be refreshing.

6. Herbal Remedies: Drinking warm ginger tea can boost your digestive fire (agni) which is vital for healthy skin.

Maintain these routines consistently over time to see improvement. In case of persistent or severe symptoms, seeking professional medical advice may be necessary as these could point to underlying issues that need specialist care.

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