Ayurvedic skincare focuses fundamentally on balance, using natural, minimally processed ingredients suited to your individual skin type, or ‘dosha’, rather than relying on a generic, one-size-fits-all commercial approach.

Cleansing with gentle, natural ingredients such as besan (gram flour) or a mild herbal cleanser is a traditional first step in an Ayurvedic routine, chosen specifically to avoid stripping the skin’s natural oils.

Toning with rose water is a time-honoured practice believed by many practitioners to refresh the skin and gently prepare it to better absorb the nourishing ingredients applied afterward.

Moisturising with natural plant-based oils, such as almond, sesame or coconut oil, is central to Ayurvedic skincare, with the specific oil chosen based on your skin’s individual needs and the current season.

Weekly or biweekly use of a natural face pack, such as a turmeric and besan blend, is often incorporated to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin as part of a complete Ayurvedic routine.

Revisiting and adjusting your routine every few months, based on how your skin responds to the seasons, is a genuinely thoughtful Ayurvedic practice worth adopting.

Consistency and simplicity remain at the heart of Ayurvedic skincare philosophy — a few well-chosen, natural ingredients used regularly often matter far more than an elaborate, ever-changing multi-step routine.