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4 Ayurvedic Practices to Stop Acne
There exist a plethora of natural Indic sciences that have methods to cure acne and pimples through native ingredients and natural living. Fighting acne is a complicated treatment since it involves many factors like diet, products, environment, age and genes. Ayurveda strongly believes in the gut-skin connection, wherein many skincare issues can be solved by cleansing the gut. Himalayan sciences also prescribe powerful ingredients that can reduce pimples, stop acne and fight blackheads. Indic sciences believe that certain ingredients like tea tree, turmeric, neem, tusli are sure shot solutions to treat acne. Steaming and practicing certain mudras also help activate and improve skin health. Similarly, yoga poses, pressure points and meditation can also be very effective to improve skin health and affirm clear skin. Lets take a look at 4 natural ways you can holistically fight acne and ensure it doesn’t return easily.
- Ritual 1: Svedana
Svedana or Swedana, means to “perspire” and is used in Ayurvedic treatments to detoxify the body. It is also called as steam therapy. At home, you can practice a version of Svedana which involves steaming your face for 20 minutes daily. This will open the pores, soften the skin and ensure that toxins are released from the epidermal layer. This also softens blackheads and makes it easier to remove them: infact it is necessary to steam your face before you remove blackheads to reduce scarring and acne marks. You can add a few drops of tea-tree oil in the water for better absorption into the skin.
- Ritual 2: Kayaputi Oil
Tea-tree oil is a skincare arsenal that can totally clear acne, reduce marks and pimples. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce oiliness, clear dirt from the skin and reduce inflammation. A tridoshic element, it has dual properties of moisturizing dry skin while balancing oiliness on the skin. Use a natural serum, like the Bloom Elixir, to get the potent benefits of tea-tree oil for the skin. Rich in skin-loving lipids, flavonoids and soothing nutrients, Bloom Elixir is a potent serum that reduces acne, stubborn blackheads and acne scars. Powered by essential oils like lavender, jojoba, tea-tree and grapeseed oil, its grease-free formula is perfect for acne prone skin. Over 90% of users have seen a difference within 2 weeks.
- Ritual 3:Nadi Sutra
The gut-skin connection is quite strong since the gut produces 90% of the body’s serotonin. Eating junk foods, sweets and oily food that clog the gut will definitely have an effect on the skin and will result in acne. On the other hand, having detox ingredients like isabgul, amla, flaxseeds and green vegetables will instantly improve gut health. Hence, even using the right skincare products will not reduce your acne till you change your food habits and include skin friendly ingredients.
An important gut cleansing ritual is using a navel oil, like Nabhira, to oil the navel. Put a few drops in the belly button and rub clockwise and anti-clockwise 10 times each, breathing gently while doing so. Oiling the navel is a great way for the body to absorb the benefits of oils like neem, coconut, lemon and ghee. This purifies the blood and removes detoxifies the skin, thus rendering a healthy glow.
- Ritual 4: Varuna Mudra
Mudras are important self-affirmation tools that activate pressure points in the body. The Varuna Mudra activates the Jalamahabhootaor water balance in the body, which is amazing for dry, itchy skin. It also helps in clearing the mind and reducing acne triggered by stress. This mudra is said to bring a glow to the skin, enhancing its appearance and youthfulness. Connect you thumb and little finger, keeping the 3 middle fingers upright. Place these on your lap and practice 10 minutes of mindfulness.
It is important to be patient and positive about your skin at all times, especially in an age of unrealistic beauty standards. At Anahata, we strive to help you achieve acne-free skin because that is what healthy skin looks like. For a holistic skincare solution, you can explore our Anti-Acne combo, made of effective natural ingredients that can change your skin. It has an acne scrub, serum and complimentary turmeric gel: all of which show visible results in just 21 days. To shop this combo, Click Here.
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