The Ayurvedic Approach to
Common Skin Imbalances

The Ayurvedic
Approach to Common Skin Imbalances

The skin has a very complex relationship with the deeper ecology of the body and mind, and skin conditions are rarely caused by an issue on the surface of the skin. There are many places to look when trying to uncover the root cause of a skin imbalance. Among the most important players are:

• The digestive system
• The blood
• The liver
• Any imbalances in vata, pitta, and kapha
• Emotional disturbances
• The season

The critical take away message is this: most skin imbalances originate deep within the body—with digestion, weaknesses in related organs, or excess heat and toxicity circulating in the blood—all of which are easily exacerbated by seasonal and emotional influences. So what can we do to support healing?