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Towards Ayurvedic Beauty: How to Discover Your Inner Glow?

Autor: Kasia Hinduja

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In a world of filters, edits and perfect beauty tutorials, Ayurveda reminds us of something very simple: true beauty doesn't have to shine like glitter. It radiates. From within.

Every day we are bombarded with images of the "ideal look": smooth skin, flawless proportions, and an eternally youthful body. But is this really beauty? Or is it a cult of superficiality?

Ayurveda, the oldest science of life, shows a completely different path. A path to authentic beauty. As an Ayurvedic practitioner and consultant, I experienced this first-hand during my studies in Kerala, India. There I understood that beauty does not begin with cosmetics, but with the question: "how do I feel today?"

Table of Contents

Three Pillars of Ayurvedic Beauty Roopam: Visible Beauty of the Body Gunam: Beautiful Inside Vayastyag: Lasting Beauty The Skin as a Barometer of the Inner State Skin Types by Doshas and Their Care Ayurvedic Rituals That Change Not Only the Skin Kansa Wand: A Tool That Smoothes Emotions Natural Ayurvedic Cosmetics FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Ayurvedic Approach to Beauty Also read

Three Pillars of Ayurvedic Beauty

Roopam: visible beauty of the body

It is what can be seen with the naked eye: healthy skin, radiant appearance, clear gaze, body proportions, strong hair. In Ayurveda, however, it is not a goal in itself, but a side effect of health and harmony .

What does Roopam support?

  • diet according to dosha,

  • daily rituals (dinacharya),

  • massages (abhyanga),

  • Ayurvedic oils like Kumkumadi,

  • adequate sleep and hydration,

  • natural treatments: herbal masks, clays, hair herbs.

Ayurvedic oil

Gunam: beautiful interior

It is clarity of mind, calmness, composure, empathy. It is a kind of beauty that you don't have to see to feel. Working on gunam takes time and conscious practice.

What does Gunam support?

  • meditation and pranayama,

  • limiting stimuli,

  • satvic food,

  • contact with nature,

  • conscious management of emotions.

Relaxing massage

Vayastyag: beauty that lasts

It is vitality, resilience, serenity. It is not about stopping time, but about aging wisely with ease .

What supports Vayastyag?

  • strong digestion (agni),

  • no toxins (ama),

  • rhythmic lifestyle,

  • contact with dharma, or the meaning of life,

  • rasayana: ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies.

forest meadow metaphor of kapha dosha

Skin as a barometer of internal state

In Ayurveda, the skin (twacha) is not just a covering. It is one of the five senses and an excretory organ. Sushruta, an ancient scholar, described seven layers of skin, the outermost being Avabhasini, the layer responsible for radiance.

For the skin to glow, external care is not enough. The quality of digestion and emotional balance are key. This is where the pitta brajaka works – a type of pitta dosha responsible for skin metabolism and its radiance.

If agni is weak and ama (toxins) accumulate, the skin turns pale, even if you use the best cream.

Skin types by doshas and their care

Skin needs according to Ayurveda

Ayurvedic rituals that change more than just your skin

Beauty in Ayurveda begins with ritual. Not spectacular, but everyday. Practices such as:

  • tongue cleansing,

  • drinking warm water with turmeric,

  • forehead and foot massage before bed,

  • a few minutes of silence,

  • a quiet dinner before 7pm,

these are the pillars of life in harmony. This is Ayurvedic slow beauty

Kansa Wand: A Tool That Smooths Emotions

The Kansa Wand is not a gadget. It is a traditional bell-bronze tool that has been used for thousands of years. It works on the skin and nervous system. It helps with:

  • improving microcirculation,

  • reducing facial tension,

  • smoothing facial lines,

  • balancing emotions by stimulating marma points.

Kansa Manual Massager

"Kansa doesn't just smooth out wrinkles. It smooths out emotions."

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