Journal

Why Your Skin Doesn't Match Your Dosha: Prakriti vs. Vikriti, the Distinction Quizzes Skip

Tested as Vata but your skin is oily? The distinction every dosha quiz skips is prakriti vs. vikriti, your constitution versus your skin's current state.

Your "Pitta" Flush Might Be Rosacea: When Skin Calls for a Dermatologist

That persistent facial flush may not be a pitta imbalance you can cool. Here is how to tell pitta heat from rosacea, and when to see a dermatologist.

Is Breakout-Prone Skin Really a Sign of "Too Much Heat"? Understanding the Pitta Connection

Are breakouts really a sign of "too much heat"? What the pitta theory gets right, the modern drivers it misses, and a calming ritual for breakout-prone skin.

What's My Skin Dosha? And Why Your Online Quiz Keeps Getting It Wrong

Two dosha quizzes, two answers? Here is what a skin dosha actually describes, why the quizzes disagree, and how to read yours more honestly.