Causes Of Dry Skin

The skin loses its capacity to retain moisture, as we grow old. The extreme climatic conditions to which
we get exposed, as we grow old worsen the condition and skin becomes more dry.

Ayurveda's Description About Dry Skin

The type of skin is determined by Tridoshas. The Dosha, which is dominant in skin, determines the type
and quality of the skin.

When Vata dosha is dominant, the skin will be dry, thin, delicate and cool (to touch). When Vata dosha
becomes imbalanced in body and skin, the skin becomes rough, scaly and wrinkled.

The Problems Of Dry Skin

• Development of wrinkles at an early age

• Scaly and cracked skin

• Aged looks

• Dull and lifeless appearance

• More prone to fungal infection and dry eczema

Ayurveda's Remedy For Dry Skin Condition

• Preventing further drying of skin as it does not contain much moisture

• Avoid stale, over fried, dry food

• Always consume fresh warm food with little fat like ghee or olive oil

• Include sour and salty food in diet

• Sweet juicy fruits are recommended

• Drink 7-9 glasses of warm water everyday. (do not drink cold water as it increases Vata)

• Sleep for 8 hrs a day. (preferably from 9pm to 5am)s

• Avoid alcohol-based cleansers

• Massage the whole body and face with herbal oil, which contains Vata balancing herbal ingredients
  before taking a bath

• Drink the herbal tea, which contains Vata - balancing ingredients with a squeeze of lemon early
  in the morning, in empty stomach

• Avoid smoking

• Use Vata - balancing face packs during facials