Understanding Your Skin & Your Dosha: An Ayurvedic Guide to Radiant Beauty
In Ayurveda, your skin is a reflection of your inner world. When your doshas are balanced, ojas, the subtle essence of vitality, radiates through your complexion.
This guide takes you through a simple self-quiz help you discover your dominant dosha and how it shows up through your skin and body. You’ll also find gentle Ayurvedic guidance for restoring balance, from the inside out.
Skin & Body Quiz
Read each statement and choose the one that feels most like you. Add up how many A, B, and C answers you select.
1. My skin texture feels:
A. Dry or rough, especially in winter
B. Warm and often sensitive or red
C. Oily, smooth, or prone to congestion
2. My complexion tends to:
A. Look dull or dehydrated without oil
B. Flare up easily or feel hot
C. Look clear but get clogged easily
3. My body type is:
A. Slim, light, or delicate frame
B. Moderate build, muscular
C. Broader, strong, or curvy
4. My energy feels:
A. Variable, sometimes high, sometimes depleted
B. Strong but can burn out
C. Steady but can feel heavy or slow
5. My hands and feet are:
A. Often cold
B. Warm or even hot
C. Usually comfortable but can feel puffy
6. My skin reacts to the environment by:
A. Drying out quickly
B. Becoming flushed or irritated
C. Feeling oily or congested
7. My digestion feels:
A. Irregular or sensitive
B. Strong but can overheat
C. Slow or heavy
8. My mind is can be:
A. Restless or overactive
B. Focused but intense
C. Calm but resistant to change
Mostly A’s - Vata
Your skin tends to be dry, thin, and delicate, with a tendency toward fine lines, roughness, or sensitivity. Internally, Vata imbalance can show up as cold hands and feet, poor circulation, nervous system sensitivity, and restlessness.
To bring balance, focus on warmth, nourishment, and rhythm.
Use Vata Skincare Program for deep hydration and stability.
Daily self massage with Vata Massage Oil helps restore circulation and calm the nervous system.
Apply Hair Oil to nourish the scalp and soothe overstimulated nerves.
Sip warm water and include grounding foods like ghee, root vegetables, and oats.
Create consistancy in your daily routine (dinacharya) to help Vata’s erratic nature become calm and steady.
When Vata is balanced, your skin feels supple, soft, and deeply nourished.
Mostly B’s — Pitta
Your skin is sensitive, warm, and prone to redness, breakouts, or inflammation. Internally, excess Pitta often manifests as acne, body heat, irritability, or an overactive metabolism.
To cool and calm both skin and mind:
Choose the Pitta Skincare Program to reduce inflammation, soothe and restore clarity.
Spritz cooling Rose Water Mist through the day to soothe and hydrate.
Use Pitta Massage Oil for a cooling daily Abhyanga.
Enjoy cooling foods like cucumber, coconut, and aloe, and avoid excess spice, caffeine, and alcohol.
When Pitta is balanced, your complexion glows, clear, calm, and luminous
Mostly C’s - Kapha
Your skin is thick, smooth, and often oily or congested. Kapha imbalance shows as sluggishness, puffiness, and a tendency toward heaviness or water retention.
To uplift and energise:
The Kapha Skincare Program helps decongest and awaken your natural glow.
Use Kapha Massage Oil to invigorate circulation and support detoxification.
Choose fresh, light, warming foods and daily movement to keep energy flowing. Avoid dairy, bananas and any other heavy damp food when there is congestion.
When Kapha is balanced, the skin is radiant, toned, and resilient.
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Understanding the Deeper Connection
Each dosha expresses itself both internally and externally. What appears on your skin mirrors what’s happening inside your body.
Vata
When circulation slows, the nervous system feels scattered, and skin loses moisture. Warm oil massage and calm routines restore grounding and glow.
Pitta
Internal heat creates inflammation and acne. Cooling rituals and foods, gentle touch, and rose water bring balance to both body and mind.
Kapha
Stagnation and heaviness create congestion and dullness. Movement, lightness, and stimulation help awaken vitality.
When doshas are balanced and ojas is strong, true beauty radiates effortlessly.
Your skin becomes an expression of inner harmony.
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Each dosha-specific skincare program includes everything you need to nurture balance from the outside in.
Pair it with daily self-massage using your dosha massage oil, and learn more about dinacharya for a complete Ayurvedic approach to glowing healthy skin.
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