- The basics of Ayurveda and Doshas
- How Ayurveda promotes natural beauty
- The story behind SOMA
- The benefits of our KAUSHIKA Body Ubtan/ Polisher
- How to create an Ayurvedic skincare ritual at home
An Introduction to Ayurveda for Glowing Skin
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine that has been practiced for over 3,000 years. The word Ayurveda translates to "Knowledge of Life" in Sanskrit.
Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. The primary goal is to balance the mind, body, and spirit to prevent disease and promote longevity.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, everything in the universe is composed of 5 elements – ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These combine to form the 3 life forces or DOSHAS:
- Vata (ether + air)
- Pitta (fire + water)
- Kapha (earth + water)
We each have a unique mix of the three doshas. Identifying your dominant dosha helps determine the best diet, lifestyle, and skincare to enhance balance.
When the doshas are balanced, the result is health and vitality. Imbalances lead to disease and dysfunction. Ayurveda aims to restore harmony between the life forces.
The Ayurvedic Approach to Skincare and Inner Beauty
While conventional skincare focuses on superficial fixes, Ayurveda connects outer radiance to inner health.
Natural ingredients, lifestyle practices, and holistic rituals provide solutions tailored to your unique mind-body type.
An Ayurvedic skincare routine nourishes the skin while balancing emotions and energy. Key elements include:
- Herbal formulas - Organic herbs, roots, flowers, and spices hand-selected for potency
- Essential oils - Distilled from plants to heal and stimulate the senses
- Yoga & meditation - Calming practices to reduce stress and inflammation
- Lymphatic massage - Uses pressure points to improve circulation and drainage
- Skin-purifying masks - Clays, minerals, and muds detoxify and refine
By addressing imbalances at their root, Ayurveda reveals outer beauty as a reflection of inner harmony. Natural ingredients work in sync with lifestyle practices to create lasting wellness.
SOMA Blends Ancient Wisdom into Ethical Beauty
SOMA brings ancient rituals into the modern world through artisanal products and ethical sourcing.
We believe caring for the body shouldn’t cost the earth. Soma translates Ayurvedic wisdom into natural solutions that honor the health of people and planet.
KAUSHIKA Body Ubtan/ Polisher/ Scrub for Soft, Glowing Skin
The KAUSHIKA Ubtan Body Polisher from Soma's Tridosha Collection draws on ancient Ayurvedic remedies for a sensorial spa experience at home.
Ubtan refers to a traditional blend of cleansing powders and binders used to exfoliate, stimulate circulation and detoxify.
Soma handcrafts their formula in small batches with:
- Reetha - A natural saponin found in abundance and used by our forefathers for effective cleansing.
- Neem - Exfoliates, calms irritation
- Turmeric - Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic
- Sariva - Gets rid of accumulated toxins resulting in smooth, blemish-free skin
Develop An Ayurvedic Skincare Ritual
For best results, use the KAUSHIKA Ubtan as part of a weekly Ayurvedic home spa routine
Regular exfoliation reveals a smooth healthy glow by removing dead cells and enhancing absorption of serums. Skin looks radiantly youthful.
Complement the ritual with yoga, breathwork, and meditation to reduce inflammation and cultivate inner peace.
Experience Complete Harmony with SOMA
Every product from SOMA is HANDMADE which means the produce is limited.
Soma brings ancient traditions to life through ethical, artisanal products that holistically nourish the senses.
Discover time-tested rituals like the KAUSHIKA Ubtan Body Polisher. Let Ayurveda transport you to a sensual spa experience in your own home.
Experience the healing wisdom of botanicals from Soma's products.
