What’s Your Ayurvedic Skin Dosha?

by Patrycja | Sep 18, 2017

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1. My body build is:

A: small, thin, tall or short

B: average with good muscles

C: large, well-developed, firm, prone to overweight

2. My face is:

A: small, thin, long

B: average, triangular with sharp contours

C: large, round or square, soft contours

3. My skin is:

A: thin, dry, rough, cold

B: soft, a bit oily, hot

C: oily, moist, thick, cold

4. My pores appear:

A: small, fine, barely visible

B: large on T-zone, small elsewhere

C: large, open, visible

5. My complexion has:

A: visible veins, fine lines

B: moles, freckles

C: blackheads, excessive oiliness

6. My skin is prone to:

A: dryness, dehydration

B: inflammation, rashes, acne rosacea

C: cystic acne, pimples, blackheads

7. My hair is:

A: thin, dry, curly, frizzy, dark

B: fine, soft, golden, reddish

C: thick, oily, wavy, dark/light

8. My skin tone is:

A: bluish

B: reddish

C: yellowish

What’s Your Ayurvedic Skin Dosha?

Vata Dosha

Your results suggest that you are dominated by the Vata Dosha!

Vata Dosha is associated with wind, meaning it never stays still. The Vata skin type is very thin, dry and usually dehydrated. Winter is often a difficult season for this skin type, due to the dry weather that tends to make the skin very flaky. Since dry skin does not produce much oil, people with Vata skin tend to get wrinkles earlier, thus hastening the onset of general skin aging. The lack of a natural oil barrier means the skin is exposed to cuts and other related damage as well. Suitable face masks for Vata dosha skin type are: "à la Rose" with rose petals "de la Mer" with Spirulina & lemon grass "Soirée" with corn flowers

Pitta Dosha

Your results suggest that you are dominated by the Pitta Dosha! Pitta represents fire and water. Being responsible for your body’s metabolism, Pitta dosha’s main task is to keep our digestive system in order. Pitta skin tends to be sensitive but oily, often characterized by acne, skin inflammations and freckles. Pitta skin also tends to overheat, causing skin irritation. If the above symptoms describe your skin, it is highly likely that you are governed by the Pitta dosha and you need to start balancing it. Suitable Face Masks for Pitta dosha skin type are: "de la Mer" with Spirulina & lemon grass "la Noce" with turmeric & chickpea "Chocolat" with multani mitti & licorice

Kapha Dosha

Your results suggest that you are dominated by the Kapha Dosha! Kapha, represented by earth and water, is the energy responsible for the flow of fluids throughout our body and for its general stability. Kapha skin tends to be thick and oily with large, visible pores. Thanks to dense layers of the skin, people with Kapha skin tend to develop wrinkles on the face much later on than with other dosha. However, this soft skin is prone to cystic acne. This is due to an excess of sebum, which mixes together with dirt and clogs pores. Kapha skin generally has a cold and damp complexion and if not addressed properly can often lose its glow. Suitable Face Masks for Kapha dosha skin type are: "la Noce" with turmeric & chickpea "Chocolat" with multani mitti & licorice