Find Your Skin's Dosha

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In Ayurveda, each of us is a unique blend of the three doshas, Vāta, Pitta and Kapha, and our skin usually leans toward one or two of them. Read through the questions below and notice which answer feels most like you, most of the time, not just today. Keep track of your As, Bs and Cs.

1. How does your skin feel by midday?

A. Tight or dry, sometimes a little rough
B. Warm, perhaps a little pink or shiny through the center
C. Soft but oily, especially on the forehead, nose and chin

2. What are your pores like?

A. Fine, barely visible
B. Visible mostly through the center of the face
C. Larger, and quick to congest

3. What does your skin do in the sun?

A. Dries out and can look dull or flaky afterward
B. Flushes or burns easily
C. Tans slowly and rarely burns

4. How would you describe its texture?

A. Thin and delicate, cool to the touch
B. Soft and medium, warm to the touch
C. Thick and smooth, cool and dewy

5. When your skin is out of balance, what shows up?

A. Flaking, dullness, fine lines
B. Redness, heat, irritation, inflamed spots
C. Congestion, blackheads, slow deep breakouts

6. Which season is hardest on your skin?

A. Autumn and early winter, with their wind and cold
B. Summer heat
C. Late winter and damp spring

Your skin's nature

Mostly A: Vāta, dry and delicate. Air and ether. Your skin asks for warmth, oil and moisture. Explore Vāta potions

Mostly B: Pitta, sensitive and warm. Fire and water. Your skin asks for cooling, calming and soothing. Explore Pitta potions

Mostly C: Kapha, oily and congested. Earth and water. Your skin asks for clearing, lightness and gentle stimulation. Explore Kapha potions

A blend of two? Most of us are. Begin with the dosha that is speaking loudest right now, and remember that the seasons shift us too: many of us lean Vāta in the cold months and Pitta in summer. Some potions are tridoshic and welcome in every season.

If you'd like help finding your way, write to us. We love to talk skin.