Ayurvedic Skin Care: 3 Natural Treatments for Radiant Ethnic Skin

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Ayurvedic skin care is based on the belief that your skin is composed of five elements: air, space, water, earth and fire.  This ancient holistic system was born in India and incorporates the use of spices, massage and detoxification to develop and maintain beautiful, healthy skin.

The Ayurvedic skin care system seeks to balance skin health with proper eating and lifestyle habits. The philosophy is that healing and skin health begins from within, regardless of your skin type.  However,  Ayurvedic skin care is especially beneficial for ethnic skin which tends to fluctuate from oily to dry. Due to the sensitivity of ethnic skin, using natural skin care ingredients as often as possible is recommended.

You can jump start your ethnic skin care routine with a Ayurvedic natural beauty treatment that can be done right in your home. These treatments are based on a system that uses environmentally friendly, natural elements to improve your skin's appearance.
 
Rose Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Ingredients:
    
2 tablespoons of oatmeal
2 teaspoons of goat's milk powder
½ teaspoon of Indian yellow clay or kaolin clay
1 teaspoon of rose petal powder
1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder
2 drops of rose attar

Technique:
In a blender, grind oatmeal into a fine powder.
Mix all ingredients except the rose attar in a jar with a lid.
When ready to use, pour half of the jar of powder into a small container and stir in one ounce of warm water and one drop of rose attar.
Apply the mask, massage into skin and wait 15 minutes.
Wash off with warm water.

Fruit Acid Peel for Natural Exfoliation
Ingredients:

1 cup of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Technique:
Blend all ingredients in a small bowl
Apply mixture to face and wait 15 minutes
Thoroughly wash off with warm water

Almond Milk Cleanser for Balanced Skin
Ingredients:

20 whole almonds
1 cup of water
2 ounces of rose lavender hydrosol
4 drops of geranium essential oil
1 ounce of vegetable glycerin

Technique:
Soak almonds overnight and then peel
Blend water and almonds
Strain and combine remaining ingredients
Massage the mixture into the skin to cleanse and exfoliate it Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two weeks

Ayurveda skin care treatments combine the best natural ingredients to provide your ethnic skin with healthier beauty solutions.

If you are interested in learning more about Ayurveda, You can find further information on the principles by doing an online search.