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Keep dry skin at bay with these Ayurvedic tips
If you too struggle with dry skin during harsh winter months, here are some Ayurvedic tips from an expert that will help nourish your skin.
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Winter season can be harsh on your skin and hair. The cold winter air can steal moisture from your skin and leave it dry, tight, red and itchy. Here are Ayurvedic tips by Dr Dixa Bhavsar you must follow for a smooth and soft skin.(Pixabay)
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Abhyanga: Ayurveda suggests regular Abhyanga (oil massage) during winter. Abhyanga is nourishing, delays aging, relieves fatigue and pacifies Vata dosha (aches and pain) which is dominant in winter that causes skin dryness.(Pixabay)
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Atapa-Sevana: Exposing yourself to morning sun rays during winter is like a warming hug to your cold body or skin. Ayurveda suggests atapa-sevana after abhyanga which helps with proper absorption of the oil in your skin and also helps in the synthesis of Vitamin D.(Pixabay)
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Vyayama: Winter is the best season to exercise. As one has a lot of body strength in winter, exercising in accordance to one's body capacity during winter under the sun helps you stay warm and energetic throughout the day. Exercise stimulates your body fire which keeps your skin warm and digestive capacity optimum helping you digest all the healthy fats you eat during winter that keeps your soft and mosturized.(Pixabay)
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Snana: Ayurveda suggests bathing with warm water (not hot water) during winter. Bathing with hot water dehydrates and makes your skin more dry and prone to crack so best to opt for warm showers instead of hot during winter.(Shutterstock)
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Nasya: Nasya means putting medicated oil in your nostrils. It helps with headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, allergies, nose bleeds, dry nasal passages, grey hair, hairfall, insomnia and more. Putting two drops of cow ghee or anu taila/sesame oil in both nostrils at bedtime helps you sleep well during winter.
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