Beauty + Skincare

For centuries, Ayurvedic medicine has given immense importance to unctuous or oily substances. Specially prepared Ayurvedic oil has various nutritional and therapeutic benefits. These benefits depend on the properties of the oil and the medicinal herbs used, as well as the application of the oil, whether internally or externally. As …

Cold season is here and the major problem faced during this period is dry skin and dry scalp. Here are few simple Ayurvedic tips to tackle this concern. Dry skin and dry scalp is due to predominance of Vata dosha. When Vata dosha increases in the body it reduces Kapha dosha …

The first step of this 4 step Ayurvedic eye care ritual is to forget all the troubles of the world. Take some time out for yourself, play some good music and soak your being in relaxing indulgence! Step 1: Cool Down Prepare the delicate area around your eyes for a …

The Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha is an adaptogen and has many uses including but not limited to fertility, arthritis, and PCOS. Taken internally, it is possible that ashwagandha helps acne. Acne is the most common skin condition. An estimated 80% of all people between 11 and 30 experiencing outbreaks of acne.1 …

You may know Bhringraj by its botanical name, Eclipta alba. However you choose to refer to it, Bhringraj is an important Ayurvedic herb. It’s widely used in hair loss treatments, liver disorders, skin diseases and more. The entire plant (root, stem and leaf) is used for various medicinal purposes. Though …

Beautiful hair is considered a gift but with a proper hair care regimen, everyone can enjoy this gift. For thick, strong and lustrous hair, a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet is essential. In addition, use the following hair care tips and home remedies to ensure healthy hair and prevent …

Losing hair? Ayurveda has some suggestions for what you should eat. Include these foods and supplements in your routine – This is a hair loss diet! What you eat affects your overall health and hair is no exception. A healthy diet rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals is essential for …

Ayurvedic practitioner and mother of two, Heather, shares her experience and love for Ajara Skincare products. Watch the video below, or enjoy the written transcript. Hi, I’m Heather, an Ayurvedic practitioner, body worker, yoga teacher and mother of two wonderful boys. I’ve been using Ajara products for years, probably over …

According to Ayurveda, oily skin is believed to age more gracefully than other skin types. That’s because it’s less likely to develop deep face lines. Isn’t that great news? As far as skincare goes, oily skin requires deep cleansing, but it also needs some balancing. If what you apply to …

Hibiscus is commonly grown in gardens and houses for their attractive flowers. Let’s take a look at hibiscus benefits and Ayurvedic home remedies with japa pushpa. They lack smell and the plant bears no fruit, but they possess great medicinal value and have been widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. …

Vata people and kapha people might usually find coconut oil too cold to use. But in the heat of the summer coconut oil is such a panacea of soothing bliss! Coconut oil has many applications. It is great for soothing your skin after a day in the sun. It’s lovely to mix with …

Summer is a great time to show off your skin! It’s also a time that your skin needs a lot of nourishment. So here’s a few of my favorite summer beauty recipes for naturally gorgeous skin. For starters, remove dry skin, dirt from pores and give your body a nice polish …

Pioneer of the Ayurvedic skincare field, Dr. Pratima Raichur has been practicing Ayurveda for over 40 years. Identifying the root cause of health concerns, Dr. Raichur balances the mind and body in accordance with its own nature. Alongside her personally hand-made skincare line, PRATIMA Ayurvedic Skincare, Dr. Pratima Raichur offers Ayurvedic Lifestyle consultations at …

Perfect skin brings a certain confidence to an individual that nothing else can beat. If you have had healthy skin most of your life, you know what it feels like when you start to notice changes like adult acne and sudden skin sensitivities. It feels horrible, and knowing what to do to correct …

Lasting beauty is the epitome of beauty. It is an expression of beauty that someone embodies completely. It is very important to understand the concept of “beauty from within”. As we all know real beauty is skin deep and lies in the eyes of the beholder. Your outer beauty and radiance depend upon your …

In most areas of the United States, early winter is the time when the dryness of fall meets the cold of winter. Many begin “winding up” for the holidays, bringing stress levels to an all time high for the year. Others will be outdoors skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Whatever your winter activity, dry …

Like with the skin, the quality of the hair and scalp also depends partially on the Body Type and partially on the preponderance of a particular Dosha in a person at a given time. So hair care and scalp care can be done as per the dosha type. Routine hair …

By Vedika Global 2-Month Ayurveda Self-Care Course Graduate Kate Aughenbaugh I have always wanted to get off of my chemical beauty products and although I’ve tried in the past, I was never successful until I came to Vedika Global. During the Two-Month Ayurveda Health Immersion Course, we had beauty demos in which we …