As the air gets colder and drier, Vata season (fall to early winter) can leave your skin and scalp feeling dehydrated, rough, and unbalanced. In Ayurveda, Vata dosha is linked to dryness, roughness, and sensitivity. Additionally, shorter days with less sunshine can have a dramatic effect on your mood & energy. Vata season can also be harsh on the skin, especially for those with dry or sensitive skin--- so this season calls for extra nourishment and hydration! 💛✨
Here’s how to keep your skin and scalp healthy, radiant, and deeply moisturized during Vata season:
🛌 Prioritize Restful Sleep – Vata energy can cause restlessness and disrupted sleep. Try an evening oil massage, sipping warm herbal tea, and reducing screen time to promote deep, restorative rest.
📖 Embrace Journaling for Inner Balance – Ayurveda teaches that calming the mind is just as important as caring for the skin. Writing down thoughts, practicing gratitude, or setting intentions helps ease stress and ground Vata energy.
🧘♀️ Move with Gentle Yoga – Slow, grounding movements like yin yoga or restorative yoga help calm the nervous system, increase circulation, and keep your glow from the inside out!
🌿 Switch to a Nourishing Face Oil – Rich in rosehip, sea buckthorn, and squalane, our Ayurvedic Face Oil replenishes lost moisture and restores a healthy glow. Apply on damp skin for maximum absorption!
💧 Hydrate with a Vata-Balancing Moisturizer – Ingredients like ashwagandha, aloe vera, and hemp seed oil calm irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, and keep dryness at bay.
💛 Show some Love to Your Scalp– Massaging your scalp with our Luscious Locks Hair Serum, infused with Ayurvedic botanicals like rosemary and ashwagandha helps combat dryness, strengthen roots, and support healthy hair growth.
💋 Soothe & Protect Dry Lips – The delicate skin on your lips needs extra care during Vata season! Ayurvedic ingredients like coconut oil, ghee, and honey deeply nourish, repair cracks, and keep lips soft and supple. Pro tip: Apply our Lip Glass Lip Balm before bed for overnight hydration!
🔥 Pro Tip: Pair your skincare with warm herbal teas, scalp massage, body massage (Abhyanga), and nutrient-rich foods like ghee to nourish your skin from within!