Inner and outer beauty are intimately related in Ayurveda. Beauty is ultimately a product of internal health so imbalances need to be corrected at their root. Skin is the largest organ of elimination and internal cleansing will restore luster of the skin. Elke’s aim is to balance health and beauty, helping you to feel and look great.
Skin Type
Your Dosha (Constitution) determines your skin type. Diet and lifestyle can support or aggravate your dosha. Compromised digestion and impaired cellular metabolism can create toxins in the body, leading to health imbalances. Waste can accumulate in any of the tissues including the skin. In the skin this can manifest as imbalances such as acne, boils and inflammation.
Toxins must be eliminated to regain optimum skin health and beauty. A combination of internal and external Ayurvedic remedies are needed to correct skin imbalances.
Vata Skin
Has a tendency towards dry and rough skin and is cold to the touch. A thin outer layer can contribute to premature wrinkles and aging. Exposure to the elements, incompatible food (cold, rough, dry, etc.), lack of water and oil, excess activity and insufficient rest can exacerbate aging in this skin type. Ayurvedic treatments, remedies and skin care products nourish vata skin from the inside and outside, creating a healthy glow.
Pitta Skin
Can be fair, reddish or freckled, affected by heat and sun, burns easily, can be sensitive or oily and prone to acne and inflammation. Incompatible foods (oily, sour, acidic, spicy etc.), stress and chemicals can agitate this skin type. Toxins can manifest in the skin as inflammation, blemishes and acne. Ayurveda eliminates these problems at the core by detoxifying and cleansing from the inside out. Ayurvedic treatments, and skin remedies can restore a clear and beautiful complexion.
Kapha Skin
Smooth, thick, moist, pale, ages well. Can be oily and prone to large pores, black/whiteheads and acne. Excessive oil excretion combined with dirt results in the clogging of the skin pores. Incompatible food (sweet, salty, oily, dairy products, etc.) and a sedentary lifestyle can agitate this skin type. Ayurvedic treatments and remedies increase the circulation and detoxify the skin, restoring balance.
Mixed Skin Types
Could be normal or dry with oily T-zone. Combinations: vata-kapha, kapha-vata, pitta-vata or pitta-kapha.
Ayurvedic Skin Consultation
Elke Savala offers holistic solutions for skin problems such as acne, rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, hyper pigmentation, leucoderma, dry, dehydrated and prematurely wrinkled skin.
Consultation includes Dosha and skin type assessment and internal and external remedies are recommended. This includes diet, lifestyle, customized herbal and skin care formulas.