How to manage Acne and Scars?

How to manage Acne and Scars

Who doesn’t love to have a healthy and glowing skin? Most of us at some point have sudden pimple outbreaks on the face, back, shoulders or neck. This happens especially during puberty which is why many teenagers experience acne.

In Ayurveda, Acne Vulgaris is correlated with mukha dooshika/ Youvana Pidaka; vitiation of Vata , Kapha, Pitta dosha and Rakta dhatu leads to inflammatory condition of the skin. Ayurvedic texts state mainly the following two therapies for this condition:

*Shodhana: Cleansing the body

*Shamana: taking internal medication and external application.

 

There are some easy steps that we can take and a few simple lifestyle changes which may reduce your skin problems.

• Stay well hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is very important to keep every organ of the body healthy. It helps flushing out the toxins from the body.

• Avoid exposure to sun

You must limit your exposure to the hot sun as much as possible. When going out during the day, make sure to cover the face and arms and apply herbal sunscreen lotion. (Protective Sunscreen Lotion)

• Know your skin type

People with oily skin are more prone to acne. For people with sensitive skin, using too many products may damage your skin. So knowing your skin type- whether it is dry, oily, combination or sensitive -can help you determine which products to use safely and which one you should avoid.

• Wash face frequently

Removing excess oil, dirt, sweat by washing the face with warm water along with ayurvedic face wash (Purifying Neem Face wash, Oil Clear Lemon Face Wash, Natural Glow Kesar Face Wash, Clear Complexion Brightening Face Wash) helps to kill bacteria that can cause inflammation but don’t overdo it.

• Avoiding the cause

Avoiding the cause is very important. Exposure to extreme weather, stress, hormone therapy, overuse of cosmetics & beauty products, use of certain drugs may harm your skin slowly. Reduce stress, do meditation or yoga which calms your mind.

• Follow the healthy eating habit

Eating the right food at right time is very important. Avoid excess junk, oily, spicy food and include organic spices and cold pressed oils while preparing food. Eat lots of fresh fruits & vegetables, Vit C & Vit E rich food which is good for skin.

• Medication

Applying anti-acne creams like Acnovin or Aclear and in some case taking blood purifier and detoxifying herbs helps to heal acne quickly.

• Use complexion enhancer

Using Ayurvedic  complexion enchancers like Kumkumadi lepa/ Kumkumadi taila, Unishade cream helps to clear the dark spots and improve the complexion.

Ayurveda is a safe and effective way to manage any type of skin problems. At Brahmionline you can get all such ayurvedic face wash, anti-acne cream and many more. You can discuss your health conditions with the doctors available at @brahmionline who will then suggest the best herbal supplements for you.

 

Dr. Mallika B.S. BAMS

Ayurveda Physician

Brahmionline