Ayurveda Skincare Explained

April 27, 2021 Mia Tozer

Ayurveda Explained

Ayurvedic skincare is founded in the holistic principles of Ayurveda which is pronounced ah-yoor-vay-da. Moreover, it is an ancient health and wellbeing system or way of living that originated in India over 5000 years ago. In fact, many believe it to be the oldest complete medical system in the world to date. Additionally, the Ayurvedic way of thinking is a holistic and all-embracing philosophy. So, its focus is to establish and maintain balance and harmony in your day to day life. This holistic way of thinking believes that everything that exists in nature, like henna, has a medicinal value. Moreover, this belief system asserts that the foundation for good health is establishing and maintain a good digestive system. Therefore, we can all have the ability to keep in good health through ours diets, exercise and our daily routines, which in Ayurveda include the regular practicing of meditation and yoga.

Decode your Dosha

One of the core tenants or principles of Ayurveda is the understanding and decoding of your bodies build or constitution; people call this your Dosha. So, your Dosha, (pronounced as doe-sha), is made up of a combination of five core elements; fire, water, earth, air and ether. So, an example of how you may have come across these principles in your day-to-day life; is hearing one of your friends or family's constitutions being described by adjectives like fiery, grounded or flighty. This is a reference to their Dosha type. There are three main Dosha types, these being Vata, Kapha and Pitta. The five elements listed above combine to form each dosha type. So, the elements of air and ether define the Vata dosha. Additionally, Water and fire are Pitta's most predominant features; and finally water and earth make up the Kapha dosha. Ayurveda believes that knowing and living in harmony with your constitution will help you maintain your health and wellbeing.

Urban Veda and Ayurveda Skincare

Urban Veda is a proudly natural and ayurvedic skincare brand. We believe in the holistic principles of Ayurveda. So, as an established premium British skincare brand; we produce and sell incredible clinically proven skincare formulations. Part and parcel of being an Ayurvedic skincare brand is selling products that are vegan certified and animal cruelty-free. Moreover, we as a brand use sustainable packaging and believe in protecting and respecting nature. Additionally, we sustainably source all of our natural and organic products.

Founded in Family and Ayurveda Skincare

Urban Veda is born from a 40-year-old family run business. This family business believed strongly in the power of plants and imported Ayurvedic herbs and spices into the UK in the 70’s. The business quickly grew and expanded to include new branches and trade categories that catered to the many facets of incorporating Ayurveda into everyday life. Urban Veda’s mission and vision is to bring Ayurveda to the modern world. Additionally it aims to bridge the gap between complicated theories and everyday rituals. Making Ayurveda available to all.