30/11/2021
SKIN
How to choose and make your own face serum according to Ayurveda? and a few myths and misconceptions we need to address
When choosing to make our own Ayurvedic face serum there are a few basic principles to follow
1. What is our dominant primary current constitution- Dry (Vata), Aggravated Inflamed (Pitta), Oily (Kapha)
2. What are we trying to achieve - Hydration nourishment (Vata), Break out control, dryness, anti bacterial and cooling to help the inflammation (Pitta), Deep cleansing and oil balance also perhaps dryness (Kapha)
3. What season are you currently in, internally age etc and externally climate, humidity (Seasonal plants and herbs in your area)
4. And lastly is this product edible, our skin is a living organism if we can ingest and absorb it on the inside it can’t be good for us on the outside either (Please note this is strictly when making and choosing to use strictly natural products, in some cases it is useful for a higher level of treatment for skin and I totally respect and have done it myself and understand side that too)
Once you have figured out what it is you are looking for, the next step is to realise topical treatments are only one step in nourishing and balance in your skin routine, gut (diet) and hormones balance are the others.
I suffered for many years with skin imbalances, I do not have perfect skin and I have learnt to work towards loving and appreciating her in all her shapes and forms, but by understanding the symptoms my skin shows me I am much better at helping and treating her accordingly, flowing through the waves a lot more swiftly and smoothly. Please read further in the comments section
