Know your Dosha: For MOST Beautiful Skin 

For clear, healthy, glowing skin, it’s important to embody inner and outer health and beauty. Enter Ayurveda. It is the holistic system of health, originating in India over 5,000 years ago, which addresses health as a preventative measure, by maintaining it BEFORE you get sick and imbalanced, versus AFTER. Basically, it is proactive and preventative holistic health. Even better, Ayurveda addresses your mind, body AND soul.

Following Ayurveda's wisdom, in addition to a meditative mantra and specific aromatherapy blend associated with each Shaffali Skincare product, each contains amazing ingredients commonly found in Ayurvedic remedies - all to address your mind (aromatherapy), body (herbs and spices) AND soul (mantras).

Ayurveda has three types of constitutions, known as your Dosha: Vata (air), Kapha (earth) and Pitta (fire). Each of these elements represent the blend of energies that exist in all of us. Even though we have all 3 Doshas within us, we can use specific signs to find out if we have an imbalance of one or more of these Doshas. An imbalance shows up in our skin when it becomes excessively dry or oily, having eczema or acne. These signs from our body are letting us know that we need to make some changes in order to dramatically improve our skin, lives and health.

Want to Know Your Dosha? 

Take a look at the three Dosha qualities below and whichever you have the most qualities within, that is most likely your Dosha.

For each Dosha we recommend two products in that would address your skin needs the best and instructions on most effective use.

 

Vata Dosha

Winter
air & ether

Pitta Dosha

Summer
fire & water 

Kapha Dosha

Spring
earth & water
Symptoms of Imbalance:
  • Dry or rough skin
  • Insomnia
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Intolerance of cold
  • Underweight or losing weight
  • Anxiety, worry and restlessness
  • Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of Imbalance:
  • Rashes
  • Inflammatory skin conditions (including acne)
  • Stomach aches
  • Diarrhea
  • Controlling and manipulative behavior
  • Visual problems or burning in the eyes
  • Excessive body heat
  • Hostility, irritability
  • Excessive competitive drive
Symptoms of Imbalance:
  • Oily skin
  • Slow digestion
  • Sinus congestion
  • Nasal allergies
  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Skin growths
  • Possessiveness, neediness
  • Apathy
  • Depression
  • Difficulty paying attention
Recommendations for Vata Skin
The Restore Ritual
 Recommendations for Pitta Skin
The Balance Ritual
 Recommendations for Kapha Skin
The Clear Ritual
For Vata Skin, use Cleanser once a day (either in morning or at night) and use facial moisturizer both night and day, massaging in light layers until you feel hydrated For Pitta Skin, use Exfoliant daily in a small amount to wash your face either daily or nightly. Once a week use Exfoliant as a face mask by keeping on the skin for up to 20min. Moisturize once a day, lightly applying in layers until your feel hydrated. For Kapha Skin, use the mask on freshly washed skin 2 times per week and once a week use the mask after a good exfoliation.