Ayurveda for skin and hair

Eczema that flares, acne that will not settle, psoriasis, thinning hair or hair loss: skin and hair concerns are some of the most common reasons people search for an Ayurvedic doctor near them. Preeti Gupta at Minute Wonder Ayurveda in San Ramon helps people with skin and hair concerns by looking at the whole person, not only the patch of skin or the scalp.

What Ayurveda looks at

Ayurveda sees skin and hair as connected to digestion, elimination and the balance of the doshas (vata, pitta and kapha). A skin or hair concern is rarely looked at on its own. Preeti asks about your digestion, diet, daily routine, sleep and stress as well, and the consultation includes a skin examination and tongue diagnosis.

She also looks at what you put on your skin and scalp. Ayurveda uses warm herbal and sesame oils for both, and Preeti has written about the routines she teaches.

What you can start this week

• Herbal Kunkumadi OilHer nightly face routine: cleanse with warm water, pat dry, press a few drops of warmed oil onto the face and neck with upward strokes, leave it for at least 30 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water.
• Haircare, the Ayurvedic WayA scalp massage with warmed Nilibhringadi sesame hair oil for 10 to 15 minutes, left on for at least 30 minutes, then washed off with a mild herbal shampoo. Her post says people with psoriasis or severe dandruff should ask Preeti before starting a new hair care routine.

If your skin is broken, infected or in an active flare, do not apply new oils without asking Preeti first.

When to call Preeti

If a rash keeps returning, breakouts will not settle or you are seeing more hair in the drain, Preeti would like to hear about it.

Book a free 15-minute call

On the call Preeti tells you whether a First Visit is the right next step.

Common questions about skin and hair

Can Ayurveda help with eczema, acne or psoriasis?

Preeti looks at the whole picture behind a skin concern: digestion, diet, routine, sleep, stress and your constitution, and recommends diet, daily routine and oils that support you. It is not a promise of any particular result. Many clients report feeling a difference within the first few weeks of following their plan, and lasting change usually comes over months.

Can Ayurveda help with hair loss?

Preeti looks at hair loss through digestion, diet, stress and the scalp itself. Her hair care post describes scalp massage with Nilibhringadi sesame hair oil, which she writes supports blood circulation in the scalp and hydrates it. If hair loss is sudden or patchy, tell Preeti on the free call.

Is it safe to put herbal oils on my skin and scalp?

Skin is individual. Her posts note that oil should go on completely dry hair, and that psoriasis or severe dandruff call for a question to Preeti first. Tell Preeti about any allergy or skin condition before you start.

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