Ayurvedic Skin Care

Naturally cool and healthy skin is the protector of the body and a thing of real beauty. Ayurveda our old science of medicine has suggested many medicinal plants and natural methods to protect our skin against the buttons, acne, rings, wrinkles and the marks left by the buttons and increase the fairness of the skin. buttons, rings acne, wrinkles and marks a dull and unhealthy look. Here is a guide for fresh herbs naturally, just and luminous skin.

Structure of the skin

It is essential to know the structure of the skin before analysing the causes that make changes on the skin. The skin is made up of several layers of epithelial tissues. Micro of skin shows two distinct parts. Epidermis is the layer over top. The top layer of dead skin cells that gradually abandon. These cells are gradually replaced by new cells produced by the basal layer which is the lower layer of skin.

The dermis is below the skin and consists of fibre network of collagen, which is responsible for elastic properties of the skin. Sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles and sweat glands, are all present in the dermis and obtain blood supply fabric subcutaneous present below the dermis. sebaceous glands activated during puberty and produce oil as a substance called sebum.

In Ayurveda according Sushrutaachaarya skin has seven layers. These layers when get affected by imbalances doshas (vital energy body forces) give rise to various skin diseases. The list of seven layers of skin and diseases that come from these are as follows:

* Avabhasini - The outermost layer of skin. Buttons, acne, dandruff, etc. occur when this layer is affected by vitiated doshas.
* Lohita - This is the second layer of skin. Moles, dark, black pigmentations occur when vitiated doshas affect this layer.
* Shweta - The third layer of skin when shweta is vitiated doshas precipitates affected by diseases such as eczema, rashes allergies, etc.
* Tamra - This is the fourth layer of the skin which when doshas ports affected by different types of leprosy.
* Vedini - The fifth layer succumbs to herpes when vitiated doshas affect.
* Rohini - Harbors cancer, tumors, etc. when elephantiasis affected by vitiated doshas.
* Mamsadhara - This is the seventh layer in the body which when affected by vitiated doshas, abscesses, fistulas occur.

Functions of the skin

It covers and protects the muscles and organs. It keeps our body's invasion of pathogens, acts as an insulator, regulates body temperature and a sense of the body. It plays a major role in the synthesis of vitamin D. The melanin pigment of the skin protects us from ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

What spoils the beauty of the skin?

Several internal and external causes ruin the beauty of the skin.

Sun: Sun is the worst enemy of the skin. Apply a good sun block on exposed parts of the body. Porter armed full light cotton clothing color when you go out in the sun. Do not forget to wear a hat and sunglasses cooling .

Mix sandal powder in a large glass of water and keep it in the refrigerator to cool. The transfer to a sprayer and take on this spray on your body whenever you feel that your skin is irritated because of sun rays.

Seasonal changes

When the weather is warm and moist skin feels sticky because of sweat. Increases microbial activity on the skin moist. Swimming every day to keep skin clean and less microbial activity. Use a mixture of soap powder nuts, besan (gram flour) and sandal wood powder rub the skin. Drink plenty of water to compensate for the loss of liquid sweat.

When the weather is cold and dry the moisture from the skin decreases and the skin becomes dry and it tends to crack. Apply the lotion generously throughout the body. The seizure Aloe Vera juice improves moisture levels of the skin. massage body with gingili oil (til oil) once in a low. Always wear cotton clothes and warm socks. Massage feet with regular hot oil or gingili prevents the castor oil cracking heels and feet. Drink plenty of warm water to keep the skin well hydrated and prevent drought.

Air pollution: air pollutants such as dust, smoke, smog, dirt can clog the pores and cause acne and buttons. Apply a good moisturizer, which acts as a barrier between the skin and pollutants. Cleanse the skin care fully when you are back home. Use besan (gram flour) and water rose as Bush in the summer. A mixture of flour Masoor dal (lentils orange) and milk better for a scrub 'winter.

The lifestyles

1. Sleep: Lack of sleep causes dark circles and reduce the glare of the skin. 7 to 8 hours of sleep keeps the skin healthy and bright
2. Exercise: A brisk walk for 45 minutes keeps the skin healthy by improving blood circulation and eliminate toxins. The lack of exercise lead to dull skin.
3. Stress: Stress causes the rings, loss of tone and the appearance of permanent lines on the skin of the face. Yoga, meditation, exercise and body massage are best stress busters and skin friendly therapies .
4. Addiction: tobacco, drugs, alcohol and so do consider the dead skin and unattractive. Saying no to any form of tobacco, alcohol and drugs

Diet

Poor nutrition loot the skin. Junk, spicy, fatty foods spoil the beauty of the skin causing acne, buttons and black heads. A healthy diet retards aging process of the skin and gives it a charming look. Advice given below help you adopt a healthy diet.

1. Drink plenty of fresh drinking water (2-3 litres per day). It helps the body eliminate waste and toxins. It takes a failure constipation.
2. I fruits and vegetables occupy most of your diet. Dark green and orange vegetables and fruits have also antioxidants and processes fight against cancer properties
3. Avoid sweets, chocolates, junk food, fried, fatty and spicy foods.

The daily and weekly regime for beautiful skin

1. Take bath every day
2. Wash your face twice a day with scrub herbal natural besan, Methi powder, green grams of flour, flour masoor dal etc Splash water on your face when you wash.
3. Make a complete body massage with gingili oil once a week.
4. To Pranayam every day for 15 minutes to keep skin healthy and radiant.
5. Do natural face with fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, etc. once in a week. Cucumber, carrot, watermelon, wood pulp sandal, turmeric, honey, etc. can be used according to the seasons and types of skin .
6. Drink a glass of water with a spoon of honey on an empty stomach. This should be one of your daily routine.
7. Enjoy milk, butter and milk curdled milk.