The winter season can be harsh on your skin and hair. The cold winter air can steal moisture from your skin and leave it feeling dry, red and itchy. In this article, we discuss certain Ayurvedic tips to keep your skin supple.
Abhyanga: Regular oil massage during winter not only nourishes your skin but also delays ageing, relieves fatigue and pacifies aches and pain, which is dominant in winter.
Atapa-Sevana: Expose yourself to the winter sun, especially after an oil massage as it helps with proper absorption of the oil in your skin and also helps in the synthesis of Vitamin D.
Vyayama: Exercising during winter helps you stay warm and energetic throughout the day. It stimulates your body fire which keeps your skin warm and digestive capacity optimum helping you digest all the healthy fats you eat during winter that keeps your skin soft and moisturised.
Nasya: It means putting medicated oil in your nostrils. It helps with headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, allergies, nose bleeds, dry nasal passages, grey hair, hair fall, insomnia, and more.
Pad-Abhyana: Massage your feet with ghee, or sesame/mustard oil protects your soles from cracks, soothes your mind and body and improves your blood circulation.
