Are you having trouble with maintaining your skin care during the harsh winter season? Welcome to club! But do not fret since there are still very practical ways for a perfect skin care even during winter.The activities of your mind and body are governed by three psycho-physiological energies known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha, as per philosophies of ayurveda. Having perfet balance of this three energies is important for your good health. Once even one of these energies became imbalanced, your health may suffer.
Further, these three energies are associated with a season. Vata, which qualities are dry, rough and cool, rides higher than usual in most people’s physiologies during winter. Once mid-October to mid-February comes, Vata begin to show signs into people’s physiologies. This is time when we feel that our skin is dry and flaky. We feel experience of having disappointingly chapped lips and dry, brittle hair. So, once these manifestations begin to annoy you, you will soon experience more aggravating conditions. Your skin may be worse hit.
This is time when you should be “armed” with knowledge of important ways to keep Vata dosha in balance. These ways will prevent Vata-associated skin problems that may occur during winter season. So take not of following and be well-guided:
1.Do not expose your skin to freezing temperatures and drying cold winds that are usually elements brought about by harsh winter. You can prevent exposure by dressing warmly in layers and wearing a hat, scarf and gloves whenever you have to go out during cold weathers. Natural lip balm should be used to protect your lips from drying. If you have none available, a light layer of ghee or clarified better will do.