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Troubled by fine lines and wrinkles on your face? Try these 5 Ayurveda tips for a youthful glow

If you're struggling with wrinkles and fine lines, it's time you try these Ayurveda tips to look younger and slow down ageing.
These tips will make your skin look younger than you are. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Aayushi Gupta Published: 26 Jun 2022, 11:30 am IST
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A long day at work, pollution, sun damage, fried foods—everything we do and eat shows up on our skin. While some issues can be controlled and managed, skin ageing can sometimes get out of hand. You may consider using cosmetic products available in the market to slow down the ageing process, but they are too expensive and contain harsh chemicals that can cause additional skin problems. So, what is the best thing to do? Go natural and try these Ayurveda tips to look younger!

What causes premature ageing of the skin?

While there may be other factors, these 3 stand out:

1. Lifestyles: Dietary choices and unhealthy habits
2. Stress: Unreleased stress and strain
3. Environmental conditions: UV rays, pollution, and extreme weather conditions

Health Shots spoke to Ayurveda and nutrition expert Dr Gaurav Tripathi to understand how Ayurveda can help steer clear of wrinkles, fine lines, and early ageing.

Ayurveda can reverse the signs of ageing on your skin. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Dr Tripathi says, “Staying and looking young has been desired since time immemorial. The ancient medicinal science of Ayurveda contains many anti-ageing secrets. It provides a safe and long-lasting anti-ageing and skin care solution, opening up new realms of beauty, health, and wellness.”

What can Ayurveda do to control ageing?

Ayurvedic skincare and anti-ageing herbs and treatments are a treasure trove. It contains several natural anti-ageing formulations and is known for using herbs, minerals, and fats that maintain and improve skin health and beauty. Moreover, below-mentioned Ayurvedic tips provide numerous advantages, including antioxidant cellular protection, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress properties, which altogether can prevent signs of ageing.

Here are 5 Ayurveda tips to keep skin glowing and younger looking:

1. Avoid repetitive facial expressions

Repetitive facial expressions should be avoided. The underlying muscles contract when you make a facial expression. When the same muscles are contracted repeatedly over time, the lines become permanent, resulting in wrinkles.

2. Follow a proper skincare routine

Your skin ages quickly if you do not follow a beneficial and appropriate skincare routine. Cleaning your skin gently with a mild, herbal facial cleanser ensures glowing and healthy skin. The use of sunscreen is also critical for preventing premature signs of ageing because prolonged exposure to harmful rays causes skin damage and can harm the texture and health of your skin. However, sunscreen can protect your skin!

Ageing is the biggest problem but it can be managed. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

3. Skincare for the three Gunas

Ayurveda recognizes three Gunas: Vata (air element), Pitta (fire element), and Kapha (water element) (ether element). Skin problems can be caused by imbalances in the three Gunas.

Guna-inspired skincare:

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  • Vata skin: Vata skin should be nourished and rehydrated to avoid wrinkles and premature ageing. Warm oil self-massage and natural moisturisers are beneficial.
  • Pitta skin: Use a good sunscreen and facial skin oils daily.
  • Kapha skin: A daily warm oil massage and cleansing of the skin with gentle exfoliation is recommended for Kapha skin.

4. Increase your water intake

Water keeps your body hydrated and refreshed, and it also aids in skin elasticity. People who drink a lot of water have fewer scars, wrinkles, and soft lines and show fewer signs of ageing than those who drink less water.

Remember to drink water at regular intervals. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

5. Haldi

This herb does it all! Turmeric has been shown to boost immunity, treat cuts, and alleviate pain. It can also promote skin radiance and make one appear younger almost instantly. Curcumin, found in this herb, has anti-aging properties that help fight free radicals and protect the skin from harmful UV rays!

Aayushi Gupta

Aayushi Gupta is a health writer with a special interest in trends related to diet, fitness, beauty and intimate health. With around 2 years of experience in the wellness industry, she is connected to leading experts and doctors to provide our readers with factually correct information. ...Read More

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