Articles about Skin Care

In Ayurveda, the appearance of the skin covering our bodies depends on the health of the skin on the inside of our bodies. Most importantly, it is a reflection of the skin that lines the intestinal tract. This section is comprised of articles that offer techniques to support optimal health of the internal and external skin, including diet, lifestyle, and skin care habits that encourage vibrant, glowing skin.

Got Ojas? Nourish Your Vitality

by John Douillard on January 23, 2013 · 10 comments

in Aging & Longevity, Ayurvedic Health, Emotional Health, Energy & Vitality, Immune Health, Skin Health

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What if there was a special substance in the body that governed aging, immunity, radiant skin, vigor, mood, sleep, digestion, spirituality, and physical strength? According to Ayurveda, there is. This substance is called ojas (OH-djas). In Sanskrit, “ojas” has two prominent meanings. In the context of physical health and vitality, ojas means “vigor.” In the…

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How Stress Can Damage Your Skin

by John Douillard on December 9, 2012 · 2 comments

in Aging & Longevity, Herbs & Supplements, Skin Health

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Reducing overall stress may play a significant role in improving the health and condition of the skin (1). Perhaps the most documented mechanism of stress on the health of the skin is free radical damage. While the sun may be the biggest source of free radical skin damage, research has shown that emotional stress can…

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Ayurvedic Home Skin Care Recipes: Moisturizing Treatment

July 18, 2012
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Last week, in Part One of this series, I discussed home recipes for cleansing and toning the skin, how to determine your Ayurvedic skin type, and how to adjust your skin care recipe accordingly. Today, I would like to invite you to take my Skin Imbalance Quiz to find out where your skin might be…

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Ayurvedic Home Skin Care Recipes: Cleanser and Mask

July 11, 2012
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We all want younger, healthier, more radiant looking skin. In the past, I have written extensively on how to restore the function of the inner skin, by which I mean the epithelium that lines the heart, gut, lungs, and arteries. Today I want to discuss how to care for the outer skin, the skin that…

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Hot Topics: How Do I Get Started with Ayurvedic Skin Care?

June 8, 2012
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“I would like to get started on using Dr. Douillard’s LifeSpa skin care products, but I’m not sure where to start… Which product should I use first?” LifeSpa Skin Care products are all designed to increase the health and function of the skin, helping it to repair and detoxify itself.  Two products I would recommend…

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Sun Protection: New Options, New Research

June 7, 2012
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New research reports that sunscreen does not protect against the majority of skin cancers. Specific dietary techniques, along with optimizing vitamin D levels, may serve as natural alternatives by supporting the skin’s resiliency and self-protective functions. Learn what potentially toxic skincare ingredients you must avoid, as well as some natural and dietary strategies to protect…

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Is Your Skin Thin, Wrinkled, or Saggy?

March 17, 2011

ARTICLE AT A GLANCE To keep your skin youthful, healthy and functional, apply a topical cream or moisturizer with vitamin D3. Though sun exposure and vitamin D3 supplements keep your immune system strong, your mood stable and prevent cancer, your skin is the last organ to receive the vitamin D3 circulating in the blood and…

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Don’t Be Fooled By Your Sunscreen

March 4, 2010

Confused about sunscreens? Who isn’t! In this video-newsletter I cover why chemical sunscreens that block UVA rays are harmful, symptoms and strategies for Vitamin D3 deficiency, and how to protect your skin this summer. New research now shows that the use of certain sunscreens actually increases the risk of skin cancer along with vitamin D3 deficiency…

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The Most Important 1/2 Inch of Your Body

February 4, 2010
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As a nation we spend billions of dollars on making the surface of our skin look attractive.  But did you know that you have an inner skin which lines almost all the surfaces of the inside of your body?  This inner skin continuously drains toxins from your body through the lymphatic system.  It is said…

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