Acne is a universally known disease, and it’s an ancient one as well. Ayurveda has long discussed acne in its teachings and has treated acne successfully in natural ways.
This short series will focus on the various aspects of ayurvedic acne treatment, starting from what is acne, what are the causes of acne based on ayurveda and what are some of the acne natural treatments employed by ayurveda.

First of all what is ayurveda and how does it relate to skin care?

Ayurveda is an ancient complex healing system originating in India. It is practically thousands of years old. Its aim is to provide guidance regarding food and lifestyle so that healthy people can stay healthy and folks with health challenges can improve their health.

The skin is practically the mirror of one’s health. One myth about acne is that it’s a contagious, external problem. Yes, it is shown externally in the skin, however acne is an internal problem. If the skin is not cared properly and neglected it suffers from premature aging, becomes dull and blemished. Ayurveda occupies itself quite a lot with skin types, skin problems and skin care, all through natural means. Acne in ayurveda is called Yauvan Pidika (the eruptions of youth).

Next we will discuss what are the causes of acne based on the Ayurvedic medicine.