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According to Ayurveda, a number of factors determine skin health an youthfulness and these include proper moisture balance(kapha balance), effective functioning of the metabolic mechanisms that coordinate all the various chemical and hormonal reactions of the skin(pitta in balance) and efficient circulation of blood and nutrients to the different layers of the skin(vata in balance)
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UVAS AYURVEDA ONLINE NUTRITION COURSE Dr. Priya jain B.A.M.S., D’Panchakarma, D’Ayurvedic cardiology, M.Phil Ayurveda Bangalore, India.
SKIN NUTRITION AYURVEDA
Introduction: 1. The word Twacha means skin Twak samvarane i.e. which covers the body from outside Skin is the true mirror of the internal state of an individual. Reflecting the condition of the internal organs as well as the emotions Du to pollution and changed life style with urbanization, wrong food habits cause various skin diseases. A balanced diet and a positive mental attitude will show a healthy skin. THE SEVEN LAYER OF THE SKIN Acharya Shusrut described seven distinct layers of the skin, each with its own structure and function. The layers are designed so that each layer provides support to the layers above it. The skin as a whole is able to effectively perform its overall functions when all the layers are healthy and balanced.
Skin health: The Ayurvedic Prospective According to Ayurveda, a number of factors determine skin health an youthfulness and these include proper moisture balance(kapha balance), effective functioning of the metabolic mechanisms that coordinate all the various chemical and hormonal reactions of the skin(pitta in balance) and efficient circulation of blood and nutrients to the different layers of the skin(vata in balance) The health of the following dhatus i.e. types of the body tissue are especially reflected in the skin; i.e. rasa (nutritional fluid), raktha( blood) and mamsa(muscle). The rasa’ Feeds’(prenan)all the body’s tissue (dhatus) and keeps the skin healthy; Raktha is associate with liver function and purifies the skin and mamsa provides skin firmness. (Mala)Waste products of the body tissues/dhatus are also involved in the skin health. e.g.- Sweda(sweat) is the mala of Meda, helps to purify and refine the skin. More details: Ayurvedic course in india