Ayurvedic tradition states that we should not apply any non-edible product to our skin, as topical ingestion is the most effective and fastest way to enter our body.

For this reason, Ayurveda invites us to reflect on the type of products we use to care for our body and skin, how they can harm us, and what type of products we can apply to achieve a healthy life.

Skin types according to the doshas

There are three doshas, that is, three types of body/mind according to Ayurveda:

• Vata: air (space + air).
• Pitta: fire (fire + water).
• Kapha: earth (water + earth).

We all possess the three doshas, but one of them is more dominant than the other two.

Each dosha requires specific foods, care, and habits to bring out its full potential, but when there is an excess of one of them, an imbalance occurs. Therefore, the goal of Ayurveda is to help us balance the three doshas to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

According to this traditional philosophy, there are three main skin types depending on which dosha is dominant:

Vata people

The imbalance of the doshas causes Vata people to have skin dryness problems. This includes dry lips, wrinkles, brittle nails, rough skin, calluses, dry scalp, and split ends.

The main characteristics of Vata skin are as follows:

• Dry, fine-pored, and cool.
• Tendency toward dehydration.
• Tendency toward accelerated aging.
• Tendency toward psoriasis or eczema.
• Dark, fine, sparse, and frizzy hair.

To care for their skin, Vata people should avoid very hot baths and avoid all types of routines and products that dry out their skin. It is also recommended that they consume plenty of fresh fruit, drink plenty of water, and avoid raw vegetables.

Pitta people

Dosha imbalances give Pitta people greater sensitivity, with broken capillaries, acne, itchy eyes, dermatitis, hives, and cosmetic allergies, as well as a higher number of freckles and moles or pigmentation changes.

The main characteristics of Pitta skin are as follows:

• Combination, warm, and sensitive, with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks.
• Tendency toward spots and couperose.
• Tendency toward alopecia.
• Soft, somewhat thick hair with light or reddish tones.

To care for their skin, Pitta people should protect themselves from the sun and avoid the most intense hours of sunlight, as it can cause acne, freckles, or skin irritation. It is also recommended that they consume few spicy foods, avoid raw garlic and onion, and prioritize salads and coconut water.

Kapha people

The main problem of Kapha people is the excess of secretions, which gives them oily skin with a tendency toward pimples and acne. They also usually have bags under their eyes, swollen ankles and legs, weight gain, cellulite, and seborrheic hair.

The main characteristics of Kapha skin are as follows:

• Soft and fair, oily and acne-prone, with thick skin and dilated pores.
• Tendency toward large pores, blackheads, pimples, and pimples.
• Sensitive to moisture and cold.
• Thick, wavy, and dark hair.

To care for their skin, Kapha people should avoid saturating their pores by washing their face more often and avoiding foods with a lot of fat, such as fried foods or cheeses.

Homemade recipes to make your face mask according to your skin type

Below we offer you three recipes to make a homemade face mask according to the skin type: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. All of them are made with 100% pure and natural ingredients that you can find in our online store.

The ideal face mask for Vata skin contains these ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of amla powder.
• 2 tablespoons of yogurt.

Amla is one of the best natural ingredients that can be applied to the skin. This is because, given its collagen-strengthening action, it prevents the appearance of spots and wrinkles on the skin over the years. It is a perfect ingredient to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin.