Skin is the largest organ in the human body. It is a barometer of an individual’s health. It is the clue to one's Ayurvedic constitution. This can be understood by the types of skin that one has. Example: The person with rough, dry, cold, thin skin with fine pores and wrinkles has vata predominant constitution. If it is of pitta constitution, the skin is delicate, fair and red toned with freckles, moles or acne and burns easily. In case of kapha dosha constitution, the skin of a person is oily, smooth, moist and thick with a tendency towards large pores.

In case, the skin is neglected from proper care it suffers from premature aging, becomes dull and blemished. Premature aging can be prevented by regular and proper nourishment.

Learn to know your Ayurvedic skin type                     

In the holistic Ayurvedic approach to skincare the first step is finding out your ayurvedic skin type.

Vata skin: Skin is generally dry, thin, delicate and cool to the touch, may age faster, and tends to be dry, rough and flaky when out of balance. Vata skin easily gets dehydrated, and is very prone to the effects of windy and dry weather.

Pitta skin: Skin tends to be more prone to freckles and moles than the other skin types. Pitta skin types tends to be fair, sensitive, soft, warm, and of medium thickness. Pitta skin can come up in rashes, acne, rosacea or sunspots when out of balance,

Kapha skin: Kapha skin tends to have all the qualities of water and earth -- it can be thick, oily, soft, cool and more tolerant of the sun. Kapha skin is less prone to wrinkles and ages slower in comparison to other types. Complexion can be dull with enlarged pores, excessive oil, blackheads, moist types of eczea and water retention.

Combination: skin is both dry and sensitive in Vatta-Pitta, Kapha-Pitta skin is oily and sensitive, and skin that is generally dry with some oily zones is of Vatta-Kapha type.