Natural Skin Glow, the Way My Grandma Knew It
A Little Story to Start With
When I was little, I remember watching my grandmother rub warm oil into her skin before her bath. It wasn’t fancy. No glass bottles or serums. Just something she’d heated on the stove, maybe with a few herbs thrown in. Her skin always looked… calm. Soft. Like it belonged in her body.
She never said “skincare.” But her skin told a story of care, not cosmetics.
That’s where Ayurveda begins. Not with products, but with presence.
The Skin, According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda doesn’t treat skin like a separate layer. It connects it to digestion, emotions, even how well you sleep.
If your gut is off, or your stress is high, your skin often shows it. It could be pimples. Or just dullness you can’t scrub away.
In Ayurveda, skin is called Twacha, and it reflects your Rasa dhatu (plasma) and Bhrajaka Pitta (a kind of inner fire that gives glow).
So… glowing skin? It’s not always about face packs. Sometimes it’s about how your lunch digests.
Oils. Not Optional.
We’ve gotten used to skipping oils. Too greasy. Too much. But Ayurvedic wisdom says otherwise.
That daily oil massage—Abhyanga—can do more than your moisturizer. Even 5 minutes before your shower can help. It’s not just for the skin. It calms your nerves, warms your joints, and just slows you down.
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Vata skin (dry): Go with sesame or almond
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Pitta skin (hot, red, breakoutprone): Coconut or rose oil works better
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Kapha skin (oily, thick): Mustard oil or dry brushing first, then a bit of light oil
I used to skip this step. Now, on days I remember to do it, I feel like I gave my skin a sip of water.
Rose Water & Aloe Vera: Simple, But Effective
Some things don’t need marketing. Rose water, for instance. It’s cooling, gentle, and perfect when your face feels hot or tight. Keep it in the fridge. Spritz when tired. That’s it.
And aloe vera—especially if you can get the gel straight from the plant—feels like a sigh for irritated skin. I use it plain, or mix a bit of turmeric into it when my face is acting up.
These two don’t promise magic. But they work slowly, kindly.
Know Your Skin Type (Dosha)
This changed how I saw skincare. My friend and I used the same cream—worked for her, broke me out. Ayurveda explains why.
Skin follows dosha too:
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Vata skin: Dry, thin, sometimes flaky
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Pitta skin: Sensitive, prone to redness or breakouts
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Kapha skin: Oily, thick, may feel dull
Once I realized I was more Pitta, I stopped using heavy creams. Instead, I leaned toward cooling herbs—like sandalwood and rose. My skin calmed down in a way it hadn’t in years.
What Ayurveda Centers Do Differently
If you've ever been to an Ayurvedic clinic or hospital, you'll notice something. They don’t just ask what’s on your skin. They ask what’s going on inside.
Skin issues often lead to:
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Gut healing
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Liver detox
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Stress management
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Custom oils and herbs
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Panchakarma (if needed)
It feels less like fixing, more like listening. And that, in itself, is healing.
A Gentle Ending
I won’t say Ayurveda makes your skin glow overnight. It doesn’t. But it helps you reconnect—with your routines, your breath, even how you touch your own skin.
When I stopped looking for perfect skin and started building a rhythm—eating on time, applying oil, resting more—my skin felt less like a battlefield.
Maybe yours will too.
Curious to find your dosha or start a natural skin routine? Book a gentle consult at Shreevarma Hospital. No pressure. Just honest, rooted care.