As we welcome fall with all things Pumpkin Spice and Halloween parties, it’s important to remember that Autumn also brings with it a seasonal change to our overall being, what is called in Ayurveda a – ‘dosha imbalance’.
Fall (September to November in the Northern Hemisphere and March to May in the Southern Hemisphere) brings with it cooler temperatures, leaves fall from trees, and the air element (or Vata), is moving towards the dormancy of winter. As humans, we are of course a part of nature, and in Ayurvedic lore Vata season causes a gradual loss of vitality, and is somewhat drying, which of course affects your Skin & Hair.
While many people love their winter skin, nature isn’t necessarily ‘fair’. As the weather gets crisp, key elements of your skin (known as ‘Dosha’ – Vata, Pitta, or Kapha – learn more) can become unbalanced, causing issues. The fact is, simple neglect can cause your skin to gradually lose its vitality and repair mechanisms, making it vulnerable to seasonal transitions.
Serious professional anti-aging care is needed to balance this dosha.. for the long-run… With nourishing, botanical-based formulas from PVO, say hello to radiant, younger-looking, and beautiful skin, in any season, and on any occasion.
Anti-aging Solutions for Different Skin Types in Autumn
1. Vata Dosha
Vata (=wind) / Dry skin is most vulnerable to autumnal skin damage. This skin type genetically has a very low concentration of glands producing oils or lipids (the skin’s natural protective barrier) in its sub-layers. Exposure to dry wind can cause unprotected Vata skin to lose its structural integrity or elasticity. There is also a faster loss of net collagen and hyaluronic acid levels, compared with the other 2 doshas/skin types.
Treatment Concerns or Indicators of Vata Stress
Dryness or rapid dehydration, roughness, vulnerability to fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet, cracked and flaky skin, and other signs of aging. The most affected areas appear as dryness around the mouth and eye area.
Solution
For Vata skin, the first order of repair and healing is to introduce moisture, enhance circulation, and introduce antioxidants + collagen boosting skin actives in your skin care regimen.
Skin Active Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Cold-pressed Oils (Ex: Sesame Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Borage Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, and more), Vitamin C-bioflavonoids & Vitamin E, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Gotu Kola, Peptides (Argireline & Matrixyl), and others.
Essential Products: Daily Foaming Cleanser, Daily Hydrator/Toner, BioScience Peptide Complex, Rejuv Serum/ Collagen Boost Serum, Aloe Eye Serum, Overnight Eyeline Prevention Oil, SunProtect SPF30+, and Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub.
2. Pitta Dosha
Pitta (=fire) / Sensitive Skin (including rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema) is prone to inflammation. Sensitivity triggers in this skin type are often associated with a compromised immune system. However, Pitta imbalances can be well-managed with gentle and effective natural skincare.
Treatment Concerns
Redness, dryness, pimple-like breakouts, reducing the appearance of signs of visible spider veins/discomfort/sensitivity, dry or scaly skin, facial edema, and skin flushing. Incompatibility with most skin care formulas/anti-aging ingredients.
Solution
For Pitta skin, the key is to remove pollutants, grime, and proliferative natural biome organisms (like Demodex mites) from skin. Of equal importance is balancing pH levels, hydration, and the use products that treat inflammation at its source.
Once active inflammation calms, anti-aging peptide therapies work as smoothly and effectively as for other skin types.
Skin Active Key Ingredients: Soothing therapeutic botanicals like Comfrey, Gotu Kola, Hawthorn Berry, Chamomile, Neem, and Calendula, along with cold-pressed oils of Apricot Kernel Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Evening Primrose oil, Sunflower seed oil, and others.
Essential Products: SBR Cleanser, SBR Hydrator/Toner, dermatologically safe BioScience Peptide Complex, SBR Serum, SunProtect SPF30+, and SBR Papaya & Honey Facial Mask.
3. Kapha Dosha
Kapha (=water) / Oily Skin types have hyperactive sebaceous glands. While these skin types age more slowly and develop fewer wrinkles than Vata or Pitta dosha, even they cannot escape the biological process of aging.
Treatment Concerns
Excess oil/ sebum control, shiny zones, lifelessness, blemishes and eruptions, blocked pores, dark circles, and enlarged pores that give the appearance of older skin.
Solution
For Kapha skin, ingredients with astringent qualities, as well as those that restore the lymphatic drainage system/ regulate the dermal hormones that overproduces oil (and in turn cause breakouts), along with proper skin exfoliation and oil-moisture balance being key.
Skin Active Key Ingredients: Natural salicylic acid (from White Willow Bark), Aloe Vera Gel, Extracts of Peppermint, Horsetail, Nettle, Vitamin E, Rose & Ylang ylang essential oil, and more.
Essential Products: Pore Perfect Cleanser, Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner, BioScience Peptide Complex, Rejuv Serum (optional), SunProtect SPF30+, Aloe Eye Serum, and Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub.
