Holistic beauty: 5 Ayurvedic practices to include in your regimen
Try oil pulling
Oil pulling is another calming Ayurvedic beauty practice gaining more popularity. It involves swishing a tablespoon of coconut, sesame or sunflower oil in your mouth for anywhere between 5 and 20 minutes.
Its oral health prowess is backed by science, too. Benefits include reducing plaque and gingivitis, according to new research. The rising popularity of oil facial cleansers also involves a meditative process—using a slow, circular motion to remove impurities from the skin with an oil-based cleanser is a different take on simply washing your face. And facial masks, often used in Ayurveda to detoxify, moisturize or exfoliate the skin, should be kept on for at least a half hour—read a book, listen to soothing music or simply sink into your thoughts with a hot cup of tea.