Navratri has just started, and the excitement for Garba nights is in full swing! Everyone is thrilled to celebrate with lively Garba, vibrant Dandiya, and beautiful Durga Puja decorations. Each day is marked by a different color, adding to the festival's charm. While many have already picked out their stunning ghagras and cholis, others are perfecting their Dandiya moves. But amidst all the fun, we must not ignore our skincare!
Before that, let's have a glance at Navratri Utsav and its connection with Ayurveda.
The Ayurvedic Connection with Navratri Utsav
The Navratri of Nine Spiritual Nights, dedicated to the goddess, is celebrated four times yearly: Chaitra, Ashadha, Sharad, and Magh. Among them, we celebrate Vasant and Sharad Navratri; the others are known as 'Gupt Navratri.
Sharad Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri, is an exciting festival celebrated in September and October! It follows the lunar calendar, which connects the moon to feminine energy. Every year, we start this vibrant celebration on Pratipada, the first day of Ashwin's lunar month. It’s the perfect time for festivities and seeking blessings!
According to Ayurveda, in Sharad rutu, the seasonal shift from uttarayan kala to dakshinayan kal is called “Ritu Sandhi Kal.”
During the Varsha Rutu, Pitta accumulates in the body. With the arrival of the Sharad Rutu and rising October heat, this accumulated Pitta further vitiates and leads to various Pitta-related ailments. So, during These nine days of Navratri (Sharad Rutu), Ayurveda focuses on correcting the dosha equilibrium by cleansing the body through fasting or the Panchakarma process - Virechan. Know the importance of Sharad Rutu in Ayurveda here!
Pitta imbalance often leads to skin issues like acne, rashes, and irritation. During Navratri, with makeup, dust, and sweat from late-night celebrations, these problems can worsen, causing breakouts and dullness. Thus, proper skin care is essential to maintain healthy skin and your Navratri special look!
Here are some quick skincare tips to keep your skin glowing throughout the festivities!
Skincare Tips for Navratri Special Look
- Harmful chemicals used in cosmetics are hazardous, so avoiding long-time makeup or choosing organic and herbal products is good
- After a long night of Garaba, you might want to sleep, but make sure to remove makeup compulsory because the chemicals in cosmetics can damage the skin.
- Excess oily, spicy, or junk foods can increase pitta in the body, so to prevent acne and maintain the glow, avoid eating those!
- Sweat and dirt can clog pores and lead to breakouts and acne, so cleanse your face with milk or milk and honey mixture.
- Scrub your face with curd, banana, and turmeric paste to add a natural glow to your skin.
- Apply a nourishing face pack made with Chandan, milk, and liquorice for Navratri to keep your skin radiant throughout the festivities!
- If you're looking for a quick and easy skincare solution without all the above steps, use Charya Ubtan. It's a blend of natural, skin-nourishing herbs that cleanses clogged pores, adds a healthy glow, and helps to repair skin damage Check Out Charya Ubtan.
- Make sure to get a good sleep of 7 to 8 hours. It’s essential for skin renewal, reducing dark circles and puffiness, leaving you with a refreshed, energized look – perfect for the festive season!
- Apply a few drops of Charya Ayurvedic face oil and gently massage until the oil is fully absorbed. Let it be overnight. Charya’s face oil works wonders. You can buy it here!
Follow these easy Ayurvedic skincare tips and products for Navratri Special Look !!
FAQs
Q1. How does the change of season during Navratri affect my skin, according to Ayurveda?
The shift from Varsha Rutu to Sharad Rutu leads to increased Pitta in the body, which can cause skin issues like acne, rashes, and irritation. It is essential to balance these doshas through appropriate skincare and diet.
Q2. How often should I do a facial massage with Charya Ayurvedic Face Oil during Navratri?
Use the Charya face oil daily for best results, especially before sleeping at night.
Q3. Can fasting during Navratri impact my skin negatively?
Too much hectic schedule, Stress, and dehydration may affect your skin during fasting. Fasting can help, but one should ensure proper hydration with seasonal fruits, fruit juices, medicated water, infused herbal teas, etc, to help keep skin glowing and fresh. Know more details on Fasting according to Ayurveda
Q4. What are some Ayurvedic remedies to treat dark circles that may develop during Navratri?
Overall, late-night sleeping and exertion can cause dark circles. A proper skincare routine with enough sleep can tackle it. Try to follow the above-given skincare tips.
Q5. Considering Ayurvedic principles, is it safe to use makeup during Navratri Utsav?
Makeups are always tempting when it comes to the point of a special festive season, like the Navratri Special look. However, the harmful chemicals used in cosmetics aren't so good for the skin. So, use safe makeup to allow your skin to breathe. Opt for natural or herbal makeup products when possible. However, if you cannot avoid the makeup, at least remove it before going to bed and follow proper skin care rituals after removing the makeup.
Q6. How can I ensure my skincare routine is effective during the busy festive days?
Keep your skincare routine easy by prioritising natural ingredients and products. You can try Charya Ubtan and face oil to improve your skin health without side effects.
