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Skin Problems - How Can Ayurveda Help?

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Dr. Ashutosh SharmaAyurvedic Doctor • 21 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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Ayurveda treatment has in the present times emerged as a good remedy for various health issues and also for good skin and hair at economical prices. There are many ayurvedic herbs that are available for the skin in order to increase the texture and quality of the human skin. The herbs are free from any chemical substances and restore the balance of the skin and its quality in the most natural way.

Lepanam therapy
It is an Ayurveda therapy which Is recommended and used for people suffering from inflammatory pain and conditions. In this specific treatment, a mixture is prepared by mixing the medicines and some herbal liquids together which made into a paste. This mixture is known as lepam. This paste is then applied to the several affected parts of the body.

This lepam paste acts as a scrubber to the body which is used to rejuvenate blood circulation, make the skin smooth, remove skin disorders and relieve pain management, at the same time it also activates the healing and natural purifying abilities of the body.

Benefits

  • Lepam paste helps to relieve inflammatory diseases.
  • It helps to cure Eczema
  • Also helps to cure Psoriasis

The lepanam Ayurveda therapy is an effective therapy for healing skin conditions and to provide a clean and glowing skin
The lepanam paste in order to make it more effective can be mixed herbal ghees and milk. Arthritis can also be cured through this treatment of Ayurveda. It is a very easy and economical way of treating your skin without going to the clinic and investing bundles of money. The ingredients of the paste are also easily available and do not cost much. This is a perfect home remedy to get flawless skin at home on a short note basis and without much efforts and complications.

Lepam therapy is a very commonly used therapy for treating the skin in recent days.

Things to remember
Apart from applying this Ayurveda treatment and therapy on the skin to keep it flawless and fresh and young, it is also important to eat healthy and perform a little amount of exercise in order to maintain good skin. Yoga and meditation are suggested by Ayurveda for good skin. If you perform these instructions on a daily basis and without any implication of other alongside cream or medicine then this lepanam treatment is surely going to make you feel the change on your skin in a short span of time. It is indeed very effective.

You can also add the following herbs to your daily skin regime:

  1. Sandalwood: Sandalwood is one of the most important Ayurvedic remedies. It is good for pitta and kapha skin types. You can use it to treat acne, whiten skin, moisturise skin, treat blemishes and rashes, and treat itchy skin.
  2. Aloe vera: Aloe vera is used in a lot of beauty products. It is good for kapha and pitta skin types. You can use it directly as a moisturiser or mix it with a face pack. It makes skin soft and gets rid of pigmentation.
  3. Turmeric: Turmeric is a blood purifier and has anti-aging and antibacterial properties. It is good for all three skin types. It can be used to brighten and moisturise skin, and also used to remove skin tan.
  4. Saffron: Saffron has been used to whiten skin for ages. Mix it with raw milkand olive oil for best results.
  5. Kumkumadi oil: Kumkumadi oil is an Ayurvedic mixture of 16 ingredients. It is good for skin whitening, removing tanning and marks from the skin.
  6. Carrot: Carrot is very good for vata skin type. It is an effective moisturiser. It brings much relief to chapped lips, itchy and dry skin. It makes skin smooth and youthful.
  7. Cucumber or cucumber seeds: Cucumbers are good coolants. It is also an effective antiseptic. It has anti-aging properties.
  8. Quince seed: Quince seed has anti-aging properties.
  9. Tulsi: Tulsi is antiseptic in nature. It is a natural toner and makes skin look fresh.
  10. Almond oil: Almond oil makes the skin glow and look youthful.

For optimum results, an Ayurvedic skin regime must be complemented by a healthy diet. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an Ayurveda.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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