According to Ayurveda, acne, pimples and black heads are caused by the aggravation of all the three doshas. The primary aggravated dosha, however, is pitta. Pitta dosha symbolizes heat or fire in the body. This body heat is increased by excessive alcohol, smoking, and caffeinated drinks. Bad food habits such as eating white flour and white sugar products, greasy, fried and spicy food, together with stress, tension, polluted environments and excessive use of chemicals also aggravate pitta dosha. This aggravated dosha then erupts on the skin as acne and pimples.
Easy Home Remedies
- Drink half a cup of aloe vera juice, twice daily.
- Applying a paste of nutmeg and a little water is also very effective.
- Orange peel face packs are also helpful. Pound orange peels to a paste with a little water and apply on face.
- If you have constipation, take a tablespoon of Ayurvedic triphala powder at bedtime with warm water or milk.
