According to Ayurveda, the universe is made of five primordial elements, namely earth, air, fire, water and ether. These elements themselves are inanimate, but in combination, give rise to three main biological forces or principles in the human body, called doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
As every human being has a different balance of elements, one dosha is typically predominant in our constitution and ascertains our personality. If you do not know your predominant dosha, here's a quick look at the main features of each.
 

Vata Skin Type ( Air )

 

Vata dosha is light, dry, and cool. If your skin is thin, dry, fine-pored, delicate and cool to the touch, you probably have Vata skin. When out of balance, it may become excessively dry, rough or flaky, or be subject to dry eczema or skin fungus. Vata skin tends to wrinkle more as it ages, due to the dryness of Vata dosha, and can take on a grayish or dull quality if your digestion is not in balance. If you have Vata skin, you are particularly sensitive to mental stress, which tends to show up in a tired, stressed look. It requires nourishment from substances that have more warmth, smoothness, moistness and heaviness.

These products best suit Vata skin types:

Radiance
Sparkle
Hydrating face pack
24ct gold gel
Dew drops moisturiser
Hingot skin cleanser
Rose and basil skin toner
Invigorating scrub
Skin rejuvenator cream
Sanjivani hair cleanser
Defy

 

It is important to note that no one of these skin types is better or worse. They all have their own qualities. These are only broad indications of your skin type. For an accurate analysis of your skin and body type it is best to visit our salon. For a free skin consultation please call 0415334077.

 

Pitta Skin Type ( Fire )

 

Pitta skin is more fair or rosy in color, soft, warm to the touch, and of medium thickness. These qualities, along with blond and red-colored hair, correspond to the warm, fiery Pitta dosha. When out of balance, Pitta skin types can suffer from skin rashes, breakouts, acne, liver spots or rosacea. Pitta skin is usually more sensitive, and emotional stress can cause you to blush when embarrassed or experience breakouts, canker sores or rashes when under stress. This can be treated with the help of substances that have smoothness, coldness, soft and astringent qualities.

These products best suit Pitta skin types:

Silver gel
Gel scrub
Gold and honey face pack
Magic touch
Blackberry astringent lotion
Almond and saffron moisturiser
Nourishing cream
Cucumber and basil cleansing milk
Cleansilk hair vitaliser
Defy

 

It is important to note that no one of these skin types is better or worse. They all have their own qualities. These are only broad indications of your skin type. For an accurate analysis of your skin and body type it is best to visit our salon. For a free skin consultation please call 0415334077.

 

Kapha Skin Type ( Water )

 

Kapha skin is cool to the touch and is thicker, softer, oilier and smoother than the other two types. This is similar to the oily, smooth, strong qualities of Kapha dosha. If your skin is pale and your hair thick, wavy, oily and dark, you probably have Kapha skin. People with Kapha skin don't tend to form wrinkles until very late in life. When out of balance, Kapha skin can suffer from excessive oiliness, enlarged pores, blackheads, pimples, moist types of eczema and water retention. It requires substances that are light, dry and hot to create a balance.

These products best suit Kapha skin types:

Hingot cleanser
Silk
Fortified mud pack
Nourishing cream
Rose and basil toner
Invigorating scrub
Kayakalp hair vitaliser
Almond and saffron moisturiser
Defy

 

It is important to note that no one of these skin types is better or worse. They all have their own qualities. These are only broad indications of your skin type. For an accurate analysis of your skin and body type it is best to visit our salon. For a free skin consultation please call 0415334077.