Ayurvedic Vata Massage Oil 200 ml

An oil for dryness, cold and restlessness

Skin that feels tight after every shower. Cold hands and feet. A mind that won't switch off in the evening. In Ayurveda, it all adds up to one picture: an excess of Vata, the dosha of air and space, which is by nature dry, light, cool and mobile. A light lotion won't help with this state. What you need is an oil that is heavy, warm and nourishing, in other words the exact opposite of Vata.

Vata Oil combines three carrier oils. Sesame oil warms, almond oil softens, and castor oil adds thickness and glide for massage. They are infused with herbs: ashwagandha, bala, giloy (guduchi), ginger and jasmine.

Vata in the Ayurvedic tradition

In Ayurveda, sesame oil is considered the best of all oils for Vata. Classical texts rank it above all others precisely for its warmth and its ability to penetrate the skin. The Ashtanga Hridaya recommends daily abhyanga as a practice that protects against the effects of aging, fatigue and excess Vata.

In Ayurveda, ashwagandha and bala are counted among the building and strengthening herbs. Their names speak for themselves: bala means “strength,” and ashwagandha has for centuries been a mainstay of rituals for exhaustion and overload. Ginger adds warmth, and jasmine is traditionally associated with calm and gentleness.

Who it's for

For dry, rough and flaky skin. For people who always feel cold, who live at a fast pace and find it hard to slow down in the evening. It works best in autumn and winter, when, according to Ayurveda, Vata naturally increases. If Vata is your dominant dosha, this is your everyday oil. You can read more about this constitution in the article Vata dosha: everything you need to know.

Active ingredients

Sesame oil: in Ayurveda, the primary oil for Vata, warming and nourishing.

Almond oil: softens and smooths dry skin.

Castor oil: adds thickness and glide, so the oil works well for massage.

Ashwagandha and bala: Ayurvedic building and strengthening roots.

Giloy (Guduchi): one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, traditionally counted among the rasayanas.

Ginger: a warming ingredient with a warm, spicy character.

Jasmine: a flower with a gentle, soothing aroma.

Spread a small amount of oil (10 ml, approx. 1 tablespoon) over your whole body, massaging until most of it is absorbed into the skin. You can oil your body every day, before a shower or bath.

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