Facial Nourishing Mask

Ayurvedic Nourishing Mask: Quick Preview

Basic Formula:

• 1 tbsp Fuller's Clay (Multani Mitti)
• 1 tbsp oil/egg white
• 2 tbsp dosha-specific herbal powder mix

Dosha Customization:

• Vata: Bala root, ashwagandha, red sandalwood + milk
• Pitta: Vetiver, sarsaparilla, white sandalwood + rose water
• Kapha: Ashwagandha, barley, orange peel, neem + lime juice/yogurt/honey

Application: Apply to face and neck, leave for 15-20 minutes until dry, remove gently, finish with milk rinse.

Benefits: Reduces pigmentation, tightens muscles, strengthens skin, removes impurities.

Base Formula of the Ayurvedic Facial Nourishing Mask 🌿

• Foundation: 1 tablespoon Fuller's Clay (Multani Mitti)
  • Can be increased based on available ingredients

Standard Mask Quantity

Total Volume: 4 tablespoons (double the quantity of scrub used)

Basic Formula:

• 1 tablespoon Fuller's Clay
• 1 tablespoon oil or egg white
• 2 tablespoons of dosha-specific powder mix

🌿 Dosha-Specific Nourishing Mask Recipes

✨ Vata Skin Nourishing Mask

Powder Options:

• Bala root powder
• Ashwagandha powder (heating property)
• Red sandalwood powder (cooling property)
• Any herbal powder with oil content (like almond)

Binding Agents:

• 1 tsp of oil (almond, olive, or sesame) or 1 tsp egg white
• Milk to blend ingredients

🔆 Pitta Skin Nourishing Mask

Powder Options:

• Vetiver root powder
• Sarsaparilla powder
• White sandalwood powder (cooling property)

Binding Agents:

• 1 tsp of any cooling oil or 1 tsp egg white
• Rose water to blend ingredients

💧 Kapha Skin Nourishing Mask

Powder Options:

• Ashwagandha powder (heating property)
• Barley powder (cooling property)
• Orange peel powder
• Neem powder (drying property)
• Tulsi powder (drying property)

Binding Agents:

• 1 tsp of any heating oil (mustard or sunflower)
• Lime juice, yogurt, or honey to blend ingredients

👐Application Instructions

Application Areas:

• Forehead
• Nose
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Neck

Processing Time:

• 15-20 minutes
• Until the mask dries and slightly changes color

Removal Process:

1. Gently moisten the mask before removing
2. Remove with extreme gentleness to avoid scratching skin
3. Clean face with cotton swab soaked in milk
4. Optional: Wash face with milk for extra nourishment

✅ Benefits of Nourishing Masks

Benefits vary based on ingredients but commonly include:

• Reducing pigmentation and evening skin tone
• Tightening facial muscles and firming pores
• Strengthening the nervous system
• Decreasing facial joint stiffness
• Reducing inflammation and soothing sunburns
• Minimizing muscle sagging, oil deposits, and congestion
• Eliminating blackheads and whiteheads
• Removing skin tan and brightening complexion

⏭️ Next Step in Your Ayurvedic Facial Journey

The next step is: Face Pack

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References

Primary Reference: School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma - Lectures and Notes