Acne is a common skin
disease that affects more than 85% of the population at some point in their
lives. Acne is more common in men
than women during adolescence, and more common in women than men during
adulthood. Ayurveda says that acne
is an imbalance of all three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, with the main cause
being the aggravation of the Pita dosha.
Pitta is made up of a combination of fire and water, hence the heat, or
redness, of the skin. Since a Pitta
imbalance is deep in the physiology, creams and topical treatments just mask
the symptoms of acne. Ayurveda
recommends a Pitta diet and lifestyle routine to tackle the disease at the root
cause. Meditation and yoga help to
ease stress, which is a contributing factor. When experiencing a breakout of acne, try making a paste of
turmeric powder and water and applying to the blemishes with a cotton
ball. Turmeric is an antibiotic
and antibacterial so will help calm the eruptions.
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