End-of-Summer Skincare: Ayurvedic Rituals to Restore Balance

You’ve had your summer fun afternoons at the beach, long hikes, patio dinners. But as September rolls in, the mirror starts telling another story. Dry patches, dullness, maybe a breakout or two. Sound familiar? In Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old system of health, this isn’t just bad luck. Skin is considered a reflection of your Rakta dhatu (blood health) and overall balance of the doshas (mind-body energies). After months of sun, heat, and late nights, Pitta dosha (linked with fire and intensity) often flares, showing up as irritation, redness, or sensitivity. And as the air gets cooler and drier, Vata dosha begins...