Top 11 Ayurvedic Treatments For Glowing Skin

Ancient Ayurvedic treatments have solutions for most skin care woes you have these days. Be it glowing skin or removing acne, Ayurveda helps you solve them. You can even use Ayurvedic treatments to get fair skin.

However, you need to be patient and consistent with your treatment. As we say, ‘patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet, the result is worth the wait and effort.

Keep reading to know more about the best Ayurvedic treatments that help you attain bright and radiant skin.

Ayurvedic Treatments For Glowing Skin

1. Sandalwood And Almond Powder
2. Turmeric And Rice Flour
3. Aloe Vera And Lemon
4. Saffron And Olive Oil
5. Kumkumadi Oil
6. Holy Basil And Neem
7. Gooseberry And Papaya
8. Honey And Lemon
9. Ubtan And Rose Water
10. Licorice And Lemon

1. Sandalwood And Almond Powder

You Need

• 4 teaspoons of sandalwood powder
• 2 teaspoons of almond powder
• 3 teaspoons of coconut oil

What You Need To Do

1. Mix sandalwood powder, almond powder, and coconut oil in a bowl to form a smooth paste.
2. Apply it to your face and keep it on for 20 minutes. Rinse well.

How Often?

You can apply this paste 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

Sandalwood and almond powder are good Ayurvedic powders for skin rejuvenation. Sandalwood is antiviral and antiseptic (1). It eliminates pimples, acne, and boils on the skin (2). Almond powder not only lightens your skin tone but also provides nutrients that boost skin health.

Trivia

Sandalwood is considered a natural coolant in Ayurveda. It helps calm excessive Pitta (the heat energy present in the body).

2. Turmeric And Rice Flour

You Need

• 2 teaspoons of turmeric
• 2 teaspoons of rice flour
• 2 teaspoons of tomato juice

What You Need To Do

1. Take a bowl and add turmeric and rice flour to it. Pour tomato juice into the bowl and mix well.
2. Apply the paste gently to your face and neck and let it dry for half an hour.
3. Rinse your face with cold water.

How Often?

Apply this paste 3-4 times a week.

Why This Works

Tumeric and rice flour are excellent ayurvedic scrubs to improve skin radiance. Turmeric has antiseptic properties (3). It is also an excellent exfoliating agent. Rice flour exhibits skin whitening activities and brightens dull skin (4). Also, tomato juice lightens dark spots on the skin.

Abidha, a blogger, shared a simple recipe for making a face mask out of turmeric, honey, lemon, cinnamon, rose water, and sandalwood. She said that she used to apply it during her teens, “It used to keep my pimples at bay and refresh my tired skin after school (i).”

3. Aloe Vera And Lemon

You Need

• 3 tablespoons of aloe vera
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

What You Need To Do

1. Add the lemon juice to the aloe vera gel and mix well.
2. Apply the mixture to your skin (like a moisturizer) and leave it on overnight.
3. Rinse it off in the morning and pat dry.

How Often?

You can do this every night before going to bed.

Why This Works

You can use lemon and aloe vera ayurvedic juices for skin hydration. Aloe vera has antioxidant properties (5). It protects the skin from free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and makes the skin firm. Lemon, on the other hand, cleans and brightens the skin.

4. Saffron And Olive Oil

You Need

• 2-3 saffron strands
• 2-3 drops of olive oil
• Distilled water

What You Need To Do

1. In a cup of distilled water, soak the saffron strands. Once the water turns yellowish golden, add olive oil to it and mix well.
2. Soak a cotton ball in the liquid and apply it gently to your face.
3. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.

How Often?

Do this 3-4 times a week.

Why This Works

Saffron treats blemishes and acne, lightens your complexion, and improves the skin texture.

You can also add saffron to Ayurvedic cleansers for skin rejuvenation. Olive oil fights whiteheads and blackheads.

5. Kumkumadi Oil

You Need

4-5 drops of kumkumadi oil

What You Need To Do

1. Rub kumkumadi oil between your palms and massage it gently into your skin for 5 minutes.
2. Let it stay for 20 minutes. Rinse it with lukewarm water.

How Often?

You can apply the oil 3-4 times a week.

Why This Works

Use this Ayurvedic massage for fair skin. Kumkumadi oil removes tan and reduces the appearance of blemishes on your face. It may also aid with skin health.

Trivia

Kukumadi oil is an ancient Ayurvedic formulation made of saffron, red sandalwood, Indian lotus, rose water, goat milk, and sesame oil.

6. Holy Basil And Neem

You Need

• 10 holy basil leaves
• 10 neem leaves
• 2 teaspoons of rose water

What You Need To Do

1. Grind the holy basil leaves and neem leaves into a paste and add rose water to it. Mix well.
2. Apply the paste to your face and let it stay for 20-40 minutes. Rinse it off.

How Often?

Do this 3-4 times a week.

Why This Works

Neem revives dull skin and reduces pimples and acne. Basil treats skin irritations and sores and boosts skin cell metabolism. Adding this remedy to your Ayurvedic skincare routine treats current breakouts and prevents future flare ups.

7. Gooseberry And Papaya

You Need

• 2 teaspoons of powdered gooseberry
• 2 teaspoons of papaya
• Warm water

What You Need To Do

1. Add the gooseberry powder and papaya to a bowl and pour warm water into it to form a paste.
2. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse well.

How Often?

You can apply this paste 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

Gooseberry (amla) has antibacterial and astringent properties (6). It improves your skin tone and complexion. Papaya cleanses the skin and removes dead skin cells.

8. Honey And Lemon

You Need

• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice

What You Need To Do

1. Add the lemon juice to honey and mix well.
2. Apply the paste gently to your skin and let it stay for 20 minutes. Rinse well.

How Often?

You can apply this paste daily.

Why This Works

Honey and lemon are effective ayurvedic ingredients for skin fairness. Honey repairs the skin and protects it from environmental damage. It also moisturizes and soothes your skin and slows down the process of aging.

9. Ubtan And Rose Water

You Need

• 2 tablespoons of ubtan
• 3 teaspoons of rose water

What You Need To Do

1. Mix ubtan and rose water in a bowl.
2. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 40 minutes. Rinse well.

How Often?

Apply this paste once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Ubtan is an effective ayurvedic herb for fair skin that reduces dark circles and removes tans. It also reduces facial hair and clears spots and blemishes. Rose water is very soothing. You can also try an ubtan and rose water Ayurvedic bath for skin detoxification.

10. Licorice Root And Lemon

You Need

• 2 tablespoons of licorice root powder
• 3 teaspoons of lemon juice

What You Need To Do

1. Take a bowl and add licorice root powder and lemon juice to it. Mix well.
2. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse well.

How Often?

You can apply this paste once or twice a week.

Why This Works

You can use this ayurvedic mask for fair complexion as the Licorice root clears the skin and protects it from pollution and sunrays. Lemon prevents zits and improves the skin tone.

11. Chickpea Flour And Lemon

You Need

2 tablespoons of chickpea flour
½ teaspoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of yogurt

What You Need To Do

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until it reaches a paste-like consistency.
Apply the pack to the face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer.

How Often?

Twice a week

Why This Works

Chickpea flour helps clean and exfoliate the skin, which helps brighten the skin. It also reduces the skin’s oiliness, which may help in combating acne (7). The citric acid in lemon juice can also help brighten the skin as it is a natural bleaching agent (8).

These ingredients can also be used to make other skin-caring products, such as an ayurvedic toner or ayurvedic face packs for glowing skin. When buying products like ayurvedic cleansers for skin glow, make sure to read through the ingredients list at the back, keeping an eye out for the ingredient listed above.

Infographic: Best Ayurvedic Treatments For Beautiful Skin

Ayurveda contains a wealth of knowledge that holds the key to excellent health and beautiful skin by utilizing all-natural components. If you feel your skin needs some pampering, you can turn to Ayurvedic remedies for assistance. Check out the infographic below to find out which ones you should try first.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Ayurvedic treatments better than store-bought remedies?

Well, each has its benefits. However, in the case of Ayurvedic treatments, you know what the ingredients are. Also, since they are natural, they will not cause damage to your skin.

Do Ayurvedic treatments have side effects?

Not necessarily. But they can cause allergies in those who have sensitive skin. It is best to do a patch test in that case.

Which Ayurvedic drink is best for skin whitening?

You can indulge in many drinks that use herbal ingredients like turmeric to achieve glowing and brighter skin.

Does Ashwagandha reverse aging?

Studies support the use of the Ashwagandha root in delaying signs of aging. It positively affects our skin and can aid in reducing wrinkles and fine lines (9).

Can Ayurveda cure hyperpigmentation?

Yes, turmeric being one of the best Ayurvedic options, can help treat hyperpigmentation and reduce its appearance on the skin (10).

Which Ayurveda is best for the skin?

There are many Ayurvedic facials and formulations made with herbs that you can use to improve skin health. Manjistha is one such popular Ayurvedic herb that improves the skin’s overall condition (11).

How can I tighten my skin in Ayurveda?

Gently massage your skin daily with Ayurvedic oils, like sesame and lavender oils, to tighten and rejuvenate your skin (12).

Embark on a rejuvenating beauty care journey with the Bodhi Ayurveda facial treatment. Watch this video for some expert tips on pampering yourself with this holistic approach to skincare.

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