Ayurveda & Beauty

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a holistic science and mind-body healing system originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Translated from Sanskrit as the "Science of Life" or the "Art of Being," Ayurveda does more than treat illness. It is a profoundly curative and preventative system of medicine with comprehensive tools for understanding ourselves within the laws of nature to help us achieve our full vitality and potential.

Today, Ayurveda remains as relevant as ever as we seek a better understanding of our health and well-being, returning to the wisdom and healing power of mother earth.

The Doshas

Ayurveda believes that each individual and all of nature is comprised of five fundamental elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. These elements interact with one another, producing energies or forces of nature known as the three Doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Vata Dosha = Space + Air

Pitta Dosha = Fire + Water

Kapha Dosha = Water + Earth

These Doshas manifest in every area of our mind and body, including our physical build, digestive tendancies, mental disposition, and skin qualities. While we typically show dominance in one or two Doshas, all three exist within us, offering endless combinations and proportions of these natural energies.

For this reason, Ayurveda teaches us that each individual is truly unique, and wellness recommendations are most effective when tailored to a person's distinctive Doshic combination.

When balanced, all three Doshas offer their own representation of health and beauty. No one Dosha is superior to another. When out of balance, however, the Doshas can create negative characteristics that can lead to unhealthy functioning of the mind and body. Learning how to balance your Dosha is the key to longevity and vitality.

Learn Your Dosha

Vata Dosha

In the mind, Vata will manifest as a lively personality with a restless, dreamy demeanor. Quick in thought and action, constant motion defines this creative soul. Usually slim with a fine-boned build, Vata's physical features are often small and slightly asymmetrical.

Skin Characteristics

Balanced Vata Skin: Dry and thin skin with small or invisible pores and cool to the touch.

Imbalanced Vata Skin: Dehydrated skin with greater likelihood of premature aging, dullness, flakiness, fine lines, and wrinkles.

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Pitta Dosha

Pitta minds are known for their passionate personalities and determined souls. With sharp intellect, Pitta creates good leaders and facilitators of change. Commonly medium height, weight, and build, Pitta's physical features are usually proportionate.

Skin Characteristics

Balanced Pitta Skin: Combination skin with medium pore size, a rosy glow, and warm to the touch.

Imbalanced Pitta Skin: Greater disparity in oily and dry skin, sensitivity, breakouts, redness, inflammation, and tendencies towards rosacea.

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Kapha Dosha

Kapha's mental disposition leans heavily towards loyalty and a strong, steady demeanor. With a calm and grounded presence, Kapha makes a great friend and nurturing companion. Typically a medium to larger build, Kapha's physical traits are full and ample.

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