Springtime Support for Sensational Skin!
Vasu Nargundkar


Ayurveda, the ancient system of healing from India,
suggests a skin care calendar that follows the rhythm of
the seasons. Spring, according to ayurveda, is the ideal
season to focus on deep-cleansing the skin from within
and without. This will foster healthy skin cell
growth and counter excess oiliness and breakouts, which
tend to be more common at this time of the year.

In spring, toxins inside the body start to liquefy naturally,
and your body works hard to cleanse itself. Some of the
accumulated toxins are expelled through the skin, so you
need to focus on deep exfoliation and cleansing to keep
it looking clear and radiant through this season.


Rx for Spring Skin

Your skin is a mirror of what's happening inside your body.
Beautiful skin begins from within, with a balanced diet, good
digestion and proper absorption of nutrients by your body.
"Start with your diet," advises ayurvedic dermatologist Rama
Kant Mishra. "If you combine a light, easy-to-digest diet
with an internal cleansing program, your skin will look
beautifully clear and radiant."


Here are some tips from Mishra for cleansing from within:

* Eat light. Cut down on heavy cold foods, deep-fried foods
and rich sweets.

* Include several servings of fresh organic vegetables,
especially cooked leafy greens, in your diet. Whole grains
such as quinoa and amaranth are excellent sources of nutrients
and fiber.

* Eat lots of cleansing foods, such as sweet juicy fruits,
during the day.

* Add spices such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, and fennel
to your diet to help stimulate the digestion and detoxify the skin.

* Drink plenty of warm water to help the cleansing process.

* For healthy skin, it's also important to keep the elimination
system running smoothly.

A seasonal detox program can help purify the whole body,
including the skin. Ayurvedic herbal formulas for internal
cleansing aid the body in flushing out toxins that tend to
accumulate through the winter.


An herbal skin care program

Natural skin care products rich in botanicals that gently cleanse
toxins from the skin and nourish skin cells will help rejuvenate
winter-weary skin and bring the bloom back.


Here are some things to remember:

* Do a warm oil massage regularly and follow with a warm bath to
allow impurities to liquefy and flow out of the body tissues.

* Thoroughly cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle,
non- drying cleanser. Rinse with plenty of warm or room temperature
water.

* Exfoliate your skin with natural herbal clay, preferably one
infused with nourishing herbs and pure essential oils, twice a
week to eliminate toxins, wash away that heavy, oily feeling
and leave your skin feeling fresh and youthful.

* It's important not to put anything on the skin that can clog
the pores. Choose a moisturizer that nourishes the skin without
being greasy or clogging.

* Wear a hat when you go out in the spring sunshine to protect
your skin and maintain moisture balance.


With a little care and a routine in step with the seasons, your
skin can look truly beautiful and radiant all through the spring.

Note: This ayurvedic information is information and is not
intended to replace standard medical care or advice.

About the Author: Vasu Nargundkar is the editor of Total Health
News and other ayurveda newsletters published by Maharishi Ayurveda.
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