Pimples - we’ve all had them and we all hate them. And if you’ve ever…
Read MoreWho doesn’t dream of having beautiful, radiant, healthy skin? According to Ayurveda, maintaining the beauty of your skin involves balancing the three doshas – vata, pitta, and kapha. Proper functioning of
Ayurveda incorporates elements of skin care into the daily routine (dinacharya), taking care to tweak the routine according to the season. Ayurvedic literature offers a treasure trove of herbs and other natural ingredients that can benefit your skin. Let’s take a look at a few home remedies that can offer you radiant, beautiful skin.
In Ayurveda, mulethi or licorice is characterized as a ‘varnya’ herb. That is, it improves your complexion and the texture of your skin. Research indicates that it:
A common spice found in almost every kitchen, turmeric can do wonders for your skin. According to Ayurveda, it can balance all three doshas – vata, pitta, and kapha.
Pomegranates are famed for their many health benefits. They’re great for your heart and can lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. According to Ayurveda, sweet pomegranate helps balance all three doshas – vata, pitta, and kapha. However, sour pomegranate balances vata and kapha, but aggravates pitta. They are thought to improve digestion, treat certain kinds of fever as well as improve your complexion. Let’s take a look at what these juicy fruits can do for your skin. Pomegranates:
Asparagus racemosus or shatavari has always been valued for its medicinal properties. But do keep in mind that this is not the asparagus that’s usually eaten as a vegetable. That’s Asparagus officinalis.
Shatavari is considered a female tonic in Ayurveda and it’s used to treat a range of conditions from dysentery to conjunctivitis.[12]Hasan, Noorul, Nesar Ahmad, Shaikh Zohrameena, Mohd Khalid, and Juber Akhtar. “Asparagus racemosus: For medicinal uses & pharmacological actions.” International Journal of Advanced … Continue reading So, how does it help your skin? It
Delicious, easy to eat bananas can also be good for your skin. They
Frankincense has been valued in traditional medicinal systems for its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.[18]Al-Yasiry, Ali Ridha Mustafa, and Bożena Kiczorowska. “Frankincense-therapeutic properties.” Advances in Hygiene & Experimental Medicine/Postepy Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej 70 … Continue reading It offers great benefits for your skin too. Frankincense essential oil which is obtained from the resin the frankincense tree can
According to Ayurveda carrots are easy to digest(laghu) with sweet (madhura) and bitter (tikta) rasa or taste. As children we’ve all been told that carrots are good for your eyes. But did you know that they’re good for your skin too? Here’s what carrots can do for your skin. They:
Gram flour or besan is prepared by grinding chickpeas into a fine powder. According to Ayurveda, it balances pitta and kapha dosha while increasing vata dosha. It
Yogurt contains lactic acid which is an alpha hydroxy acid that’s widely used in skin care. It
Papayas can be diced into a salad or added to smoothies or soups for a great shot of flavor. According to ayurveda, they balance pitta and vata while increasing kapha dosha. This fruit:
Acai berries are native to South America and have quite a reputation as a ‘superfood’. These berries can also work wonders for your skin. They
References
↑1 | [ Atopic Dermatitis](https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/atopic-dermatitis#tab-overview “Atopic Dermatitis”). National Institutes of Health. |
---|---|
↑2 | Saeedi, Muadhamm, K. Morteza‐Semnani, and M‐R. Ghoreishi. “The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel.” Journal of Dermatological Treatment 14, no. 3 (2003): 153-157. |
↑3 | Yokota, Tomohiro, Hiroyuki Nishio, Yasuo Kubota, and Masako Mizoguchi. “The inhibitory effect of glabridin from licorice extracts on melanogenesis and inflammation.” Pigment cell research 11, no. 6 (1998): 355-361. |
↑4 | Raoufinejad, Kosar, and Mehdi Rajabi. “Licorice in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris and Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Review.” Journal of Pharmaceutical Care (2020). |
↑5 | Sumiyoshi, Maho, and Yoshiyuki Kimura. “Effects of a turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) on chronic ultraviolet B irradiation-induced skin damage in melanin-possessing hairless mice.” Phytomedicine 16, no. 12 (2009): 1137-1143. |
↑6 | Tu, Cai‐Xia, Mao Lin, Shan‐Shan Lu, Xiao‐Yi Qi, Rong‐Xin Zhang, and Yun‐Ying Zhang. “Curcumin inhibits melanogenesis in human melanocytes.” Phytotherapy Research 26, no. 2 (2012): 174-179. |
↑7 | Dueep Singh, John Davidson. Introduction to Ayurveda – Keeping Healthy the Ancient Way. Mendon Cottage Books. 2015 |
↑8 | Kang, Su‑Jin, Beom‑Rak Choi, Seung‑Hee Kim, Hae‑Yeon Yi, Hye‑Rim Park, Chang‑Hyun Song, Sae‑Kwang Ku, and Young‑Joon Lee. “Beneficial effects of dried pomegranate juice concentrated powder on ultraviolet B-induced skin photoaging in hairless mice.” Experimental and therapeutic medicine 14, no. 2 (2017): 1023-1036. |
↑9 | Reilly, David M., and Jennifer Lozano. “Skin collagen through the lifestages: Importance for skin health and beauty.” Plastic and Aesthetic Research 8 (2021). |
↑10 | Henning, Susanne M., Jieping Yang, Ru-Po Lee, Jianjun Huang, Mark Hsu, Gail Thames, Irene Gilbuena et al. “Pomegranate juice and extract consumption increases the resistance to UVB-induced erythema and changes the skin microbiome in healthy women: A randomized controlled trial.” Scientific reports 9, no. 1 (2019): 1-11. |
↑11 | [What Is Pomegranate Juice?](https://www.verywellhealth.com/pomegranate-juice-may-interact-with-certain-medications-89171 “What Is Pomegranate Juice?”). Verywell Health. |
↑12 | Hasan, Noorul, Nesar Ahmad, Shaikh Zohrameena, Mohd Khalid, and Juber Akhtar. “Asparagus racemosus: For medicinal uses & pharmacological actions.” International Journal of Advanced Research 4, no. 3 (2016): 259-267. |
↑13 | Rungsanga, Tammanoon, Punpimol Tuntijarukornb, Kornkanok Ingkaninanc, and Jarupa Viyocha. “Stability and clinical effectiveness of emulsion containing Asparagus racemosus root extract.” Science Asia 41, no. 4 (2015): 236-245. |
↑14 | Therdphapiyanak, Narin, Montree Jaturanpinyo, Neti Waranuch, Lalana Kongkaneramit, and Narong Sarisuta. “Development and assessment of tyrosinase inhibitory activity of liposomes of Asparagus racemosus extracts.” asian journal of pharmaceutical sciences 8, no. 2 (2013): 134-142. |
↑15 | Phacharapiyangkul, Naphichaya, Krit Thirapanmethee, Khanit Sa-Ngiamsuntorn, Uraiwan Panich, Che-Hsin Lee, and Mullika Traidej Chomnawang. “Effect of sucrier banana peel extracts on inhibition of melanogenesis through the ERK signaling pathway.” International journal of medical sciences 16, no. 4 (2019): 602. |
↑16 | Albrecht, S., S. Jung, R. Müller, J. Lademann, T. Zuberbier, L. Zastrow, C. Reble, I. Beckers, and M. C. Meinke. “Skin type differences in solar‐simulated radiation‐induced oxidative stress.” British Journal of Dermatology 180, no. 3 (2019): 597-603. |
↑17 | Leerach, Nontaphat, Swanya Yakaew, Preeyawass Phimnuan, Wichuda Soimee, Wongnapa Nakyai, Witoo Luangbudnark, and Jarupa Viyoch. “Effect of Thai banana (Musa AA group) in reducing accumulation of oxidation end products in UVB-irradiated mouse skin.” Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 168 (2017): 50-58. |
↑18 | Al-Yasiry, Ali Ridha Mustafa, and Bożena Kiczorowska. “Frankincense-therapeutic properties.” Advances in Hygiene & Experimental Medicine/Postepy Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej 70 (2016). |
↑19 | Thring, Tamsyn SA, Pauline Hili, and Declan P. Naughton. “Anti-collagenase, anti-elastase and anti-oxidant activities of extracts from 21 plants.” BMC complementary and alternative medicine 9, no. 1 (2009): 1-11. |
↑20 | Calzavara‐Pinton, Piergiacomo, Cristina Zane, Elena Facchinetti, Rossana Capezzera, and Alessandra Pedretti. “Topical Boswellic acids for treatment of photoaged skin.” Dermatologic therapy 23 (2010): S28-S32. |
↑21 | Togni, Stefano, Giada Maramaldi, Francesco Di Pierro, and Massimo Biondi. “A cosmeceutical formulation based on boswellic acids for the treatment of erythematous eczema and psoriasis.” Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology 7 (2014): 321. |
↑22 | Alexander, Skye. Aromatherapy Card Deck: 50 Fragrances That Soothe Your Mood, Calm Your Mind, and Heal Your Body. Fair Winds Press, 2010. |
↑23 | Stahl, Wilhelm, and Helmut Sies. “β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight.” The American journal of clinical nutrition 96, no. 5 (2012): 1179S-1184S. |
↑24 | [Vitamin C and Skin Health](https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-C “Vitamin C and Skin Health”). Oregon State University. |
↑25 | Singh, Shalini, Alka Lohani, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Anurag Verma. “Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions.” Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 21, no. 2 (2019): 99-107. |
↑26 | [Carrot Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits](https://www.verywellfit.com/calories-in-carrots-3495643 “Carrot Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits”). Verywell fit. |
↑27 | [An Overview of Lactic Acid Skin Care]( https://www.verywellhealth.com/lactic-acid-skin-care-4178819 “An Overview of Lactic Acid Skin Care”). Verywell Health. |
↑28 | [ Papaya Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits]( https://www.verywellfit.com/papayas-nutrition-facts-calories-and-health-benefits-4114326 “Papaya Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits”). Verywell Fit. |
↑29 | Schweiggert, Ralf M., Rachel E. Kopec, Maria G. Villalobos-Gutierrez, Josef Högel, Silvia Quesada, Patricia Esquivel, Steven J. Schwartz, and Reinhold Carle. “Carotenoids are more bioavailable from papaya than from tomato and carrot in humans: a randomised cross-over study.” British Journal of Nutrition 111, no. 3 (2014): 490-498. |
↑30 | Kong, Yew Rong, Yong Xin Jong, Manisha Balakrishnan, Zhui Ken Bok, Janice Kwan Kah Weng, Kai Ching Tay, Bey Hing Goh et al. “Beneficial Role of Carica papaya Extracts and Phytochemicals on Oxidative Stress and Related Diseases: A Mini Review.” Biology 10, no. 4 (2021): 287. |
↑31, ↑32 | Charlotte Vohz. Naturally Georgeous. Ebury Press. 2007. |
↑33 | [Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1011134417302610 “Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation”). American Cancer Society. |
↑34 | Petruk, Ganna, Anna Illiano, Rita Del Giudice, Assunta Raiola, Angela Amoresano, Maria Manuela Rigano, Renata Piccoli, and Daria Maria Monti. “Malvidin and cyanidin derivatives from açai fruit (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) counteract UV-A-induced oxidative stress in immortalized fibroblasts.” Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 172 (2017): 42-51. |
↑35 | Favacho, Hugo AS, Bianca R. Oliveira, Kelem C. Santos, Benedito JL Medeiros, Pergentino JC Sousa, Fabio F. Perazzo, and José Carlos T. Carvalho. “Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Euterpe oleracea Mart., Arecaceae, oil.” Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia 21 (2011): 105-114. |
↑36, ↑37 | [What are acai berries, and what are their possible health benefits?](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/acai/faq-20057794 “What are acai berries, and what are their possible health benefits?”). Mayo Clinic. |
Dr. Manjula has 12 years of experience in the field of Ayurveda and worked as a Consultant and General Physician for over 5 years before starting her private practice. In addition to BAMS, she also has an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research and is trained in Panchkarma. She is an expert at diagnosis of the root cause and planning effective treatment for multiple issues.
Pimples - we’ve all had them and we all hate them. And if you’ve ever…
Read MoreDon’t all of us want healthy glowing skin? And while there is a ton of…
Read MoreMost of us have experienced skin irritations at some point or the other. When the…
Read MoreHealthy, radiant, youthful skin is something that we all desire. However, we might unwittingly have…
Read More