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Among the many benefits of Ayurveda, the science helps remove toxins and impurities (abnormal Dosha) from the body, thereby helping deal with ageing and its effects on the skin. This is an effective approach because it works on you from the inside out.
Some Ayurvedic herbs that can be included in your skincare regime and diet to aid ageing, gracefully include amla, neem, lemon, rose, aloe vera and manjistha. Look out for these herbs in the food you eat and your skin and hair care products.
The imbalance of the 3 doshas or gunas is, in fact, the root cause of all skin problems. Balancing your doshas can help not just improve your skin, but your overall health in general.
Some Ayurvedic skin therapies that can aid skincare problems include detoxification (panchakarma), applying a herbal face pack to the skin (mukhalepa), and oil pulling (gandusha).
Yes, Abhyanga or daily morning oil massage most definitely helps the skin remain young. Oil helps moisturise and hydrate the skin, improving its elasticity which generally gets lower as you age. An oil massage will also boost circulation and help the blood flow well through the body, giving your skin a natural and healthy flush of colour.
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