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CLEAN BEAUTY

YOUR AYURVEDIC ROUTINE

Now you know your dominant dosha (or doshas), you can set about creating Pitta
your own ayurvedic routine to bring your skin back into balance. However, ‘If you’re a pitta skin type, focus
if in any doubt, always seek the advice of a trained ayurvedic practitioner. on cooling, calming ingredients to
‘Ayurvedic philosophies are founded on the healing power of pure, natural soothe inflammation and sensitivity
ingredients that balance each dosha or mind-body type, meaning not every such as extracts of sunflower,
natural ingredient is suitable for everyone,’ says Dr Raichur. ‘Ashwagandha neem, sandalwood and rose,’
or turmeric might be the trendy ingredients of the month, but the eicacy says Dr Raichur.
of these herbs is only realised when used to heal speciic imbalances Ayumi Sandalwood Face Wash
as opposed to a generic solution for all skin types.’ (£4.99, 150ml)

Cool flare-ups by using a hydrating
spritz. Rose’s slight astringency
Vata can help counteract redness.
‘Turmeric helps brighten lines with a rich botanical Miaroma Rose Floral Water
dull vata-type skin by day cream. (£6.99, 100ml)
boosting circulation and Weleda Pomegranate
giving a healthy glow,’ Firming Day Cream Soothe inflammation with a
says Shah. (£28.50, 30ml) herbal face oil. This one contains
Urban Veda Radiance sandalwood and manjistha, which
Facial Oil (£29.99, 30ml) For a weekly boost, has anti-inflammatory properties.
choose a nourishing Fushi BioVedic Radiance
Vata types lack moisture, mask to help rehydrate Face Oil (£22, 30ml)
so avoid harsh cleansers and soften skin.
and consider an oil- Natura Avocado Infused To cool excess heat, rashes and sunburn,
based alternative. Sheet Mask (£4.99) keep a cooling aloe vera lotion to hand.
Antipodes Grapeseed Dr.Organic Aloe Vera Skin Lotion
Butter Cleanser Self-care for vatas (£7.99, 200ml)
(£24.99, 75ml) ‘Try warm oil massages,
eating warm, cooked Self-care for pittas
Hydration is all-important foods, and meditation Get rid of accumulated pitta energy, which
for vata skin. Lock in to help mitigate stress,’ can manifest as irritability and frustration,
moisture and soften says Dr Raichur. by trying the traditional ayurvedic treatment
known as shirodhara. ‘A sesame seed-
based oil is poured onto the forehead and
drips down through the head and hair.
This is thought to help clear the mind of
stresses and over-stimulation from the
modern-day world,’ says Shah.
Kapha
Balance excess oil in kapha-type skin with ‘Neem is antiseptic and antibacterial, so
a purifying face wash. This one contains perfect for problem-prone skin,’ says Shah.
a gentle exfoliant. Ayumi Neem Face Cream (£4.99, 100ml)
Urban Veda Purifying Exfoliating
Facial Polish (£12.99, 125ml) Shrug off a deep sleep, and keep skin clear,
with a stimulating body scrub.
Keep breakouts in check with a plant-based UpCircle Cofee Body Scrub With Peppermint
anti-blemish serum. (£14.99, 200ml)
Andalou Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum
(£6.99, 32ml) Self-care for kaphas
‘Deep-cleansing facials detox, and nourish with
Photographs Stocksy
excess oil-balancing herbs,’ says Dr Raichur.
‘Try daily self-massage to increase circulation.’
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