Self Care Ritual in Ayurveda for Healthy Skin

As per Ayurveda, the art of Self-Care is explained as daily rituals that are practiced in sync with the rhythms of seasonality. It is an expression of Self Love for your mind, body and soul which helps build a foundation to achieve good health and longevity. Our body is trained to naturally rejuvenate itself, and by following a balanced and holistic lifestyle along with indulgent skin and haircare rituals, this natural process of self-healing stays regulated.

More often than not, the rituals of Self-Care hold a different meaning to each one of us. For some of us, it is a journey of inner healing with dedicated yoga sessions, while for others, it is pampering themselves with comforting skin and hair care routines, or simply, reading a book with a glass of wine as you unwind. Just as the meaning of Self-Care is personal to all, Forest Essentials’ Ayurveda experts share their insights to help you customise your holistic routines which are effective and easy to adapt to your own lifestyle.

Also Read –  The Ayurvedic Approach to Seasonal Change

Indulge in Weekly Skin & Haircare Rituals

We all focus on picking the right products to complete our daily skincare regimen, but what is right for ample self-care? It’s important to choose products prepared with rich defects of natural ingredients to help rejuvenate your skin and hair, and to create not only an AM to PM daily skincare regime but also a weekly indulgent ritual that allows you to escape from the stressors of everyday life. Here are two of our most loved self-care beauty rituals:

Body Polishing

Regular exfoliation of the skin is key to harnessing luminous, youthful skin; and for this, we recommend using the raw Cane Sugar and Kerala Sea Salts infused Body Polishers by Forest Essentials to gently remove dead skin cells and unveil baby soft skin. These Ayurvedic body polishers are blended with Cold-Pressed oils of organically grown herbs and natural humectants, including Rose, pure Aloe Vera and organic Honey to help detoxify the skin while retaining natural moisture and leaving the skin smooth and radiant. These Body Polishers are our most favourite self-care products as these embody each of the benefits of a good self-care ritual;

• Natural and gentle on skin
• Made with essential oils for a fragrant, aromatherapy experience
• High performing, you can see an instant brightening and smoothening of the skin

Essential Tip: Apply the Body Polishers after a warm massage with the Body Massage Oils by Forest Essentials.

Also Read – Expert Guide on Body Polishing & Deep Conditioning Hair

A Warm Head Massage

Take the week’s stress off with a relaxing head massage. Choose from an exquisite selection of Ayurvedic Head Massage Oils by Forest Essentials. Enriched with potent extracts of leaves, barks and seeds, traditionally known as effective Ayurvedic herbs, these head massage oils penetrate into the scalp and layer the lengths with nutrients, to strengthen the hair follicles and encourage healthier hair growth. Pure essentials oils are blended to lend calming, restorative and relaxing properties to these herbal head massage oils, and for an overall pleasant sensory experience.

Follow A Healthy Diet – Make Smarter Food Choices!

Eating adequate amounts of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, sugar can most definitely help you feel better for a healthier life. Then, what do we mean when we say make smarter food choices? Include effective herbs and good fats in your diet which not only feed the body and soul, but also help you achieve clearer skin, healthier hair and induce restful sleep. We suggest including the ingredient Ashwagandha as a part of your daily meals. A super-food for the skin and body, Ashwagandha is rich in bio-active principles such as withanolides, saponins and alkaloids. When used for topical application such as in your skincare, it cleanses, moisturizes and soothes the skin, and when taken orally, it is a renowned immunity boosting herb, induces a sense of calm while relieving stress, and is exceptional for a good night’s sleep.

Include pure Cow’s Ghee in your meals for the body to absorb good fats and lend a youthful and plump quality to the skin. Just a spoonful of Ghee mixed with food every day can do the trick! As a natural sweetener for your teas and other infusions, opt for fine quality Honey, instead of Sugar, to imbibe its antioxidant properties and boost your immunity.

Essential tip: When applied topically, Honey also has exceptional moisturizing properties for a youthful glow. Prepare a concoction of brown sugar and Honey in equal amounts, to be used on the lips as well your hands to remove dead skin cells and unveil smooth skin. This DIY home remedy has been known to soften the hands.

Ensure A Good Night’s Sleep, Every Night

As the body seeks to regenerate itself whilst at rest, studies have shown that lack of sleep can deteriorate one’s immune system in the long run.

If you’re struggling to get yourself to fall asleep or find that your sleep gets disrupted quite frequently, spritz the Forest Essentials Tranquil Sleep Spray on your pillow and apply a small quantity of our Tranquil Sleep Gel Lavender, Vetiver and Grapefruit on the temples and nape of the neck, to calm the mind. The essentials oils of Lavender, Vetiver and Grapefruit leave behind a calming aroma which help you unwind as the tension releases to induce relaxed sleep.

To support the body while it recovers and repairs itself at night, the night time is a good time to apply intense hydration and nourishment on the skin through rich serum, balms and creams, for healthy looking skin overnight. We also suggest indulging in Serum-infused Ayurvedic Sheet Masks which deliver a boost of hydration to the skin. Explore the Forest Essentials Sundari Deep Hydration Ayurvedic Sheet Mask to immerse your skin in a veil of nutrients and potency of herbal extracts, and unravel silky smooth and deeply hydrated skin.

Also Read – Beauty Sleep: Importance & How to Get it?

This Self-Care September, Forest Essentials will bring to you more such tips and comforting routines, to help you perfect your daily care regimens and achieve healthier skin and a holistic lifestyle! Stay tuned…