What Ayurvedic skin type am I?

Discover you Ayurvedic skin type.

Look at your skin condition in the mirror, then decide which of the answers best describes you.
If an answer does not reflect your skin type give it a miss.
If two answers seem to apply to you, say yes to both!
At the end add up how many A/B/C answers you get to reveal your Ayurvedic skin condition.

1. my skin feels A- dry/ thin/ rough cold. B- slightly oily/ soft/ hot. C- oily/ moist thick cold.
2. the pores on my face appear A- small and fine. B- large on the T zone/ small and fine else where. C- large and open.
3. my skin tone (not colour) is best described as A- bluish. B- reddish. C- yellowish.
4. my complexion is marketed by A- fine lines / prominent veins. B- broken capillaries/ freckles/ moles. C- blackheads/ excessive oiliness.
5. my skin appears discoloured in spots such as A- dark pigmentation on the cheeks. B- reddish pigment all over. C- white or brown pigmentation.
6. my skin is generally healthy but prone to A- dryness/ dehydration, especially in cold weather. B- inflammation/ rashes/ sunburn especially in hot weather. C- acne/ pimples especially in areas around my nose and mouth.
7. my face is A- small/ thin/ long/ egg shaped. B- average/ triangular/ sharp contours. C- large/ round/ square/ soft curves.
   
8. my eyes are A- small/ brown/black + scanty long lashes/ and thin brows. B- sharp/ penetrating/ green/ grey/ hazel + average lashes and brows. C- wide/ big/ brown/ blue + thick lashes and brows.
9. my lips are A-thin/ dry/ long/ irregular. B- average/ soft/ red. C- thick/ large/ even/firm.
   
10. my nose is A- thin/ small/ crocked/ dry/ long. B- average/ prone to capillaries. C- thick/ firm/ big/ oily.
    
11. my hair is A- dry/ thin/ course/ curly/ frizzy/ wiry/ scanty/ dark. B- moderate/ fine/ soft/ golden/ reddish/ balding, prematurely greyish. C- oily/ thick/ wavy/ abundant/ light/ dark.
    
12. my fingernails are A- discoloured/ rough/ dry/ small/ crooked/ brittle. B- soft/ medium / pink. C-strong/ white/ smooth/ thick/ oily.
    
13. my perspiration A- scantly /no odour. B- hot/ profuse/ strong odour. C- cold/ medium/ pleasant odour.
    
14. my physical build is A- short + prominent bones/ tall/ thin/ small. B- medium with good muscles. C- over endowed / firm/ large/ magnificent proportions.
    
15. in physical activity i tend to be A- poor endurance/ fast to start and stop / very active. B- intolerant of heat/ moderately active+ average strength. C- slow to start/ lethargic/ once started strong + enduring
    
16. i am particularly sensitive to A- dry /cold /wind.B- sun/ heat. C- damp/cold.

If you mainly got A's your dosha is Vata, and you skin type is dry.
If you mainly got B's your dosha is Pitta, and you skin type is sensitive.
If you mainly got C's your dosha is Kapha, and you skin type is oily.

Ayurvedic balances the whole person, and skin beauty will follow., similar in philosophy to Scenar Cosmetology.

Beauty is more than skin deep.
Beauty from the inside.
Balance the whole body.
Balance the skin.
Skin a major organ of toxin elimination.

* to make the herbal tea infusion, pour two cups of boiling water over two tablespoons of the tea herbs in a clean glass jar. Let stand for two days, stirring occasionally. Strain and use the liquid as required.

VATA- DRY SKIN
CLEANSE
Mix one teaspoon of almond meal with half a teaspoon of dried milk, and one pinch of sugar.
Store in a small jar.
In your palm, make a paste using quarter of a teaspoon of cleanser and warm water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
Gently massage into the skin for one minute. Do not scrub. rinse well with warm water. Do not dry.

NOURISH
Mix 30 mls of sesame seed oil, with 10 of geranium essential oil and 5 drops each of neroli and lemon essential oil.
Store in a dark glass bottle with a dropper.
In your palm, mix 3 drops of nourishing oil plus 6 drops of water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
While your skin is still wet, gently massage the mixture all over your face and neck skin for one minute, or until your skin absorbs all the essential oil
MOISTURISE
Melt 45 grams of cocoa butter in a double boiler.
Add 120 mls of avocardo oil. Remove from heat.
Using a dropper add 30 mls of orange tea*- one drop at a time, while stirring the mixture.
When it is cool, add 3 to 4 drops each of geranium and rose essential oil.
Gently apply this moisturising cream over the surface of the face and neck. DO NOT MASSAGE it into the skin.
Apply as needed during the day.


KAPH - OILY SKIN
CLEANSE
Mix one teaspoon of barley meal, with one a teaspoon of lemon peel, half a teaspoon of dried milk.
Store in a small jar.
In your palm, make a paste using quarter of a teaspoon of cleanser and warm water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
Gently massage into the skin for one minute. Do not scrub. rinse well with warm water. Do not dry.
NOURISH
Mix 30 mls of sunflower oil, with 10 of lavender essential oil and 5 drops each of bergamot and clary sage oil.
Store in a dark glass bottle with a dropper.
In your palm, mix 2 drops of nourishing oil plus 4 drops of water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
While your skin is still wet, gently massage the mixture all over your face and neck skin for one minute.
MOISTURISE
Melt 45 grams of cocoa butter in a double boiler.
Add 90 mls of almond or safflower oil.
Remove from heat.
Using a dropper add 60 mls of rosemary or basil tea*- one drop at a time, while stirring the mixture.
When it is cool, add 1 drop of camphor oil, 2 drops of bergamot oil, and 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
Gently apply a very small amount of this moisturising cream over the surface of the face and neck.
DO NOT MASSAGE it into the skin.
Apply once in the morning, and once in the evening.

PITTA- SENSITIVE SKIN
CLEANSE
Mix one teaspoon of almond meal, with half a teaspoon of ground orange peel, half a teaspoon of dried milk.
Store in a small jar.
In your palm, make a paste using quarter of a teaspoon of cleanser and rose water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
Gently massage into the skin for one minute. Do not scrub. rinse well with warm water. Do not dry.

NOURISH
Mix 30 mls of almond oil, with 10 drops each of rose and sandalwood oil.
Store in a dark glass bottle with a dropper.
In your palm, mix 2 to 3 drops of nourishing oil plus 4 to 6 drops of water.
Apply paste all over your face and neck.
While your skin is still wet, gently massage the mixture all over your face and neck skin for one minute.
MOISTURISE
Melt 45 grams of cocoa butter in a double boiler.
Add 90 mls of sunflower oil.
Remove from heat.
Using a dropper add 60 mls of rose tea*- one drop at a time, while stirring the mixture.
When it is cool, add 5 to 6 drops of sandalwood oil.
Gently apply a very small amount of this moisturising cream over the surface of the face and neck.
DO NOT MASSAGE it into the skin.
Apply as needed during the day.

Ingredients to avoid for skin care health

TOXIC INGREDIENTS FOUND IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS

The toxic ingredients listed below are commonly used in cosmetic products. This list is not comprehensive but can act as guide as to what to avoid.

These ingredients should be completely avoided as they have the potential to cause serious adverse effects:
o Acetone
o Acetonitrile
o Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
o 2 – bromo – 2 - nitropropane – 1,3 diol (Bronopol or BNPD)
o BHA (Butylated hydroxianisole)
o BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene)
o Coal tar
o DEA (Diethanolamine)
o Diazolidinyl urea
o Dibutyl phthalate
o DMDM hydantion
o 1,4 Dioxane
o Ethyl and Methyl methacrylate
o Ether
o Formaldehyde
o Fluoride
o Hydroxyanisole
o Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol)
o Imadiazolidinyl urea
o Methylene chloride
o Phenylmercuric acetate
o Phenylenediamine
o Phenol
o Polyvinyl pyrrolodene (PVP)
o Propylene glycol
o Quatenium
o Saccharin
o Sodium Laureth Sulfate
o Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
o Toluene
o Triclosan
o Triethenolamine (TEA)

These chemicals should be avoided if possible:
o Butylparaben
o Cocamidopropyl betaine
o EDTA (ethylendiaminetetra acetic acid)
o Glycerine
o Isopropyl palmitate (also known as isopropyl myristate or isopropyl isostearate)
o Lanolin
o Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone
o Polysorbate 60 and Polysorbate 80
o Retin A
o Salicylic acid
o Sorbitan Monolaurate