Does acne irritate you? Are you loosing confidence in yoursef? Do you hesitate to attend parties? Acne or YavanapidikaI is the most common skin disorder found among the teenagers all over the world. Many of the teenagers are spending lot of money for the acne treatment.
Acne can be treated with Ayurveda by following simple dietary regulations and medicines. The increase in Kapha Dosha, Vata Dosha, Rakhta Dhatu and Meda Dhatu results in acne. Improper diet and life style play a major role in this disorder.
Causes
- Excessive consumption of Ushna foods (hot foods), Katu foods (pungent foods) and Teeka foods (penetrating foods), like papads, spicy and oily foods, pickles, junk foods, preserved foods etc
- Eating foods which are contradictory in nature, like fruit salad with fish
- Eating food when you are not feeling hungry
- Excessive emotions increases secretion of sebum in the face
- Psychological factors also results in imbalanced Dosha
Don’ts and Do’s
- Keep your face clean, wash off dirt and oil frequently
- Don’t prick or press on the acne
- Use mild soap or face wash to clean your face
- Keep your mind calm and cool
- Don’t get frustrated if treatments are not successful
- Avoid polluted and dusty atmosphere
- Try to keep yourself fresh
What should you eat?
- Warm foods
- Fresh vegetables and fruits
- Select a pleasant and calm place to eat food
- Chew food properly
- Eat only when you are hungry
- Drink more water and juices
Ayurvedic remedies for Acne
- Apply red sandal wood paste on your face every night and wash it off after 30 minutes
- Massage your face with herbal oils
- Put turmeric paste into boiling water and keep your face close to the bowl, let the vapour come on to your face
- Prepare a paste of Ashwagandha and Chandana and apply it on your face
- Make a paste of orange peel and apply it on your face every night
If you keep yourself calm and try these techniques patiently for some days, you can regain your beautiful face back. Please remember that it is better to consult an Ayurveda Practitioner for expert advice.
