World of Ayurvedic Beauty
Indi-beauty is bringing the best in healing approach for skin, hair, and wellness.
Let’s start with what Ayurveda is not. Despite what your feed may tell you, it’s not a trend, it’s not a fad, and it’s not a novel idea. The origin of Indi-beauty dates back over 6,000 years ago, when Ayurveda was being practiced by Indians to heal using natural and nontoxic substances for total mind, body, and spirit.
Indi-beauty follows these Ayurvedic principles, focusing on the potency, purity, and efficiency of ingredients (like herbs), and encouraging rituals that take the time to fully appreciate these products and give us a moment in the day where we can step back, relax, and pay attention to our skin, hair and body. Its about long-term remedies rather than 'quick-fixes,’ often traded-down beauty secrets, passed from one generation to the next.
Ayurvedic products are "the beauty world’s best-kept secret to date – as it customized to you own persona wellness blueprint also known as your dosha.
What is a dosha? To understand Indi-beauty and Ayurveda, it's important to know about 'Doshas', which are used to define people based on their energies. To learn more, check out Well + Good. Otherwise, here is quick guide from skin and body perspective.
VATA: tends to be dry and thin. The main concerns are usually dehydration and premature ageing. But (bonus) your pores are likely to be small or invisible.
PITTA: can be sensitive and usually falls into the combination category, with congestion in the T-zone. The main concerns are breakouts, redness, and inflammation.
KAPHA: is the smoothest but tends to have larger pores. Common concerns are excess oiliness and blackheads.
Daily Ayurvedic Habits to Add to Your Routine
Adding a few rituals grounded in Ayurveda can elevate your routine. Give these a try.
What Ayurvedic Brands are we Loving Right now?
The brands noted below, are inspired by different Ayurvedic philosophies and practices that can help with everything from acne to split ends.
Let’s start with what Ayurveda is not. Despite what your feed may tell you, it’s not a trend, it’s not a fad, and it’s not a novel idea. The origin of Indi-beauty dates back over 6,000 years ago, when Ayurveda was being practiced by Indians to heal using natural and nontoxic substances for total mind, body, and spirit.
Indi-beauty follows these Ayurvedic principles, focusing on the potency, purity, and efficiency of ingredients (like herbs), and encouraging rituals that take the time to fully appreciate these products and give us a moment in the day where we can step back, relax, and pay attention to our skin, hair and body. Its about long-term remedies rather than 'quick-fixes,’ often traded-down beauty secrets, passed from one generation to the next.
Ayurvedic products are "the beauty world’s best-kept secret to date – as it customized to you own persona wellness blueprint also known as your dosha.
What is a dosha? To understand Indi-beauty and Ayurveda, it's important to know about 'Doshas', which are used to define people based on their energies. To learn more, check out Well + Good. Otherwise, here is quick guide from skin and body perspective.
VATA: tends to be dry and thin. The main concerns are usually dehydration and premature ageing. But (bonus) your pores are likely to be small or invisible.
PITTA: can be sensitive and usually falls into the combination category, with congestion in the T-zone. The main concerns are breakouts, redness, and inflammation.
KAPHA: is the smoothest but tends to have larger pores. Common concerns are excess oiliness and blackheads.
Daily Ayurvedic Habits to Add to Your Routine
Adding a few rituals grounded in Ayurveda can elevate your routine. Give these a try.
- Oiling Rituals: great for all hair types, this practice strengthens roots, promotes new growth, and softens and conditions hair. Massage in warm oil using small, circular motions. Or try an all-over oil massage to promote blood circulation, fortify the nervous system, relieve muscular pain, enhance the lymphatic system and remove toxins from the body.
- Exfoliating face masks: the most luxurious exfoliating beauty masks made with pure, natural ingredients can be traced back to the Vedic times. Indian women would make saffron, turmeric & gram flour masks for exfoliation, or rose petals, honey & milk cream for soft and supple skin.
- Tongue Scraping: in Ayurveda, the tongue is thought to be connected to other vital organs. So, keeping it clean via a tongue scraper does the body good.
- Dry Brushing: this can boost blood and lymph circulation. It also exfoliates. Starting from the bottom of the feet, do small, gentle, upward flicks, moving toward the heart.
What Ayurvedic Brands are we Loving Right now?
The brands noted below, are inspired by different Ayurvedic philosophies and practices that can help with everything from acne to split ends.
