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Given a particular individual constitution and therefore the predominance of a Dosha over the others, we can determine the type of the beauty problems that tend to be associated with it and therefore establish a system of treatment of the skin that is, complete and specific. In fact we must not simply treat the beauty problem, but when it is possible to prevent its onset. Of course we cannot resolve the problem of wrinkles in an eldery person, but we can certainly keep the tissues in the best possible condition, feeding the skin with hot and nourishing substances that can prevent the effects of Vata.
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| The identification of the constitution of
the individual in Ayurveda is based on the overall psychophysical
characteristics of the individual. Each Dosha manifests its particular
qualities as part of any mental, physiological or biochemical process. Its essence is present in every aspect of nature, every vital process. We can perceive the increase of the Doshas in the seasonal cycle, the dry coldness of Vata, the hot moisture of Pitta, the damp coldness of Kapha, and we can notice that these conditions also change within us. The second element of evaluation of our system is the seasonal period. In fact each season manifests the accumulation of a specific Dosha that interacts with the Doshas in our organism. Vata predominates in the second part of autumn and winter, Kapha in the second part of winter and spring, Pitta in summer and first part of autumn. The presence of a Dosha in the individual constitution is much more accentuated during the corresponding seasonal period. We can easily see that the particular conditions of a Vata person will worsen in autumn, Kapha in spring time and Pitta in summer. In the mixed constitution, Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Kapha and Vata-Kapha, in which two Doshas are predominant, we will see a double aggravation in connection with the predominant Doshas of the individual constitution. A Vata-Pitta person will see an aggravation of Vata in autumn and of Pitta in summer and the treatment of the skin will also be adapted to this situation differentiating itself according to the season. The purpose of the treatment is to treat the beauty problem deriving from the individual constitution in relationship to external seasonal conditions. In addition to these two categories there is a third element that is very important in the Ayurvedic theory and in our system of treatment: the possible temporary imbalance of a Dosha. Temporary imbalance means an extraordinary condition that does not stem from either the individual constitution or the season but from specific temporary conditions, internal or external. We can imagine a Vata suffering from a strong face inflammation or affected by acne due to hormonal development, or a Pitta with an accumulation of fat and cellulite due to an imbalanced diet or again, a Kapha that manifests a strong dehydration due to exposure to a dry and cold climate. We have a series of cases in which the beauty problem to be treated is not connected to the constitution or the season but to specific and indipendent causes. In these cases we can say that at the source of the conditions observed lies a temporary imbalance, an accumulation of Pitta in the first case, Kapha in the second case and Vata in the third. In this example the correct treatment will consist of controlling and reducing the Dosha aggravated at the moment, that is, to treat the temporary Dosha. As soon as the situation is brought back to normal, we can start to use the specific products chosen according to the individual constitution and the season to prevent the beauty problems and to perform a specific treatment. | |