Facial Scrubbing

Ayurvedic Facial Scrubbing: Quick Preview

Dosha-Specific Formulas:

• Vata: Chickpea + almond powder with milk
• Pitta: Green gram + oats powder with rose water
• Kapha: Rice powder + coarse powder with lime juice/yogurt/honey

Application Basics:

• Apply with hair protected and eyes covered
• Follow facial hair direction on face (top to bottom)
• Process according to dosha (3-5 minutes)
• Remove with gentle wiping motions against hair growth

Benefits: Removes toxins, opens pores, improves circulation, and creates radiant skin.

Dosha-Specific Scrub Recipes

🌱 Vata Skin Scrub

• Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp chickpeas
  • 1 tsp almonds
• Preparation:
  • Grind into a medium-fine powder (not too fine or coarse)
  • Mix with 1 tsp milk before application

🔆 Pitta Skin Scrub

• Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp green gram
  • 1 tsp oats powder
• Preparation:
  • Grind into a coarse powder
  • Mix with 1 tsp rose water before application

💧 Kapha Skin Scrub

• Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp rice powder
  • 1 tsp coarse powder
• Preparation:
  • Grind into a very coarse powder
  • Mix with 1 tsp of either:
    • Lime juice
    • Curd/Yogurt
    • Honey

Application Method 👐

1. Preparation:
   • Wear a headband to keep hair away from face
   • Protect eyes with:
     • Cucumber slices
     • Potato slices
     • Cotton pads soaked in rose water
2. Application Direction:
   • Face: Apply from top to bottom, following facial hair direction
   • Neck: Apply from bottom to top
3. Processing Time:
   • Pitta: 3 minutes
   • Vata: 4 minutes
   • Kapha: 5 minutes
4. Removal:
   • Use cotton sponges soaked in:
     • Amla water
     • Triphla water
     • Room temperature water
   • Wipe in direction opposite to facial hair growth
   • Apply extra pressure on oily areas
   • Finish by cleaning face with wet cotton sponges

✨ Benefits of Scrubbing

• Removes toxins loosened during the steaming process
• Opens congested pores and prevents buildup
• Enhances blood circulation to facial tissues
• Creates a polished, radiant complexion
• Preps skin for better absorption of nourishing treatments

⏭️ Next Step in Your Ayurvedic Facial Journey

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References

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