The current trend in all fields is the return and reconnection to nature. The beauty field is no exception. Holistic therapies and detox treatments are all the rage. More than ever, a wellness approach to beauty, invented thousands of years ago by Ayurveda, is relevant today.
This Indian science teaches us and brings us the benefits of creams based on ayurvedic plants: triphala day cream, triphala cleansing milk, tulsi cleansing foam, tulsi night cream, centella body milk, shatavari hand cream, neem foot cream, etc. Let's lift the veil on all these products that are coming back in force.
What is Ayurveda?
"Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means "science of life". This science essentially advocates :
- the balance between body, mind and soul;
- the harmony between man and nature.
In order to find this balance and harmony, Ayurveda relies on several factors:
- physical activity;
- food;
- meditation;
- plants ;
- massages...
These factors must be adapted to the "doshas" of each individual.
What exactly are the doshas?
There is a very important term to know, inseparable from Ayurveda: the doshas. In simple terms, these are the manifestations of the elemental forces in the body. We quote three doshas:
- The Pitta dosha, dosha of transformation in connection with the fire element.
- The Vata dosha, the dosha of movement that relates to air and space.
- The Kapha dosha, the dosha of preservation which is represented by earth and water.
In cosmetics, the three doshas refer to three types of skin:
- Pitta-prone skin is sensitive and reactive to heat and sun. Rosacea on the cheeks can easily appear at the slightest opportunity. The products to be privileged are mainly soothing care.
- Vata-prone skin is dry, rough and sensitive to cold. They often suffer from premature aging, with premature wrinkles. It is recommended to use products with an oily texture to nourish the skin.
- Kapha-prone skin is oily, thick, with dilated pores and blackheads or microcysts. Sensitive to cold and humidity, these skins tend to tan easily in the sun. It is necessary to turn to products with light and purifying textures.
Depending on your dominant dosha, you can build a beauty routine adapted to your skin type.
What are the benefits of Ayurveda for the skin?
Ayurveda as an art of living advocates physical, psychological and emotional well-being. It can thus aim at different purposes such as :
- Maintenance of the freshness of the complexion.
- Improvement of dryness and blemishes.
- Achieving the balance that makes you both beautiful and comfortable in your skin.
In any case, Ayurveda advocates regularity and perseverance if one wishes to obtain results.
Ayurvedic herbal creams are natural products and good for your skin, but they will not necessarily produce results from the first application.
Here are some of the cosmetics we recommend and the associated benefits:
- The triphala day cream and triphala cleansing milk are very popular for a radiant complexion.
- Products such as the tulsi facial cleansing foam and the tulsi night cream are suitable for all skin types and cleanse the epidermis thanks to the antiseptic action of tulsi.
- The centella body lotion works wonders on dry and sensitive skin thanks to the repairing, soothing and nourishing power of centella.
- By using the shatavari hand cream at any time of the day and as often as necessary, the skin of your hands will be deeply nourished and protected by a delicately scented veil.
- Your feet will not be left out: no more damaged skin and cracks! The neem foot cream cleanses and repairs damaged skin while relieving your feet of fatigue.
