55. Fix Dry Skin the Ayurvedic Way: Oils, Scrubs, and Warm Hydration

Dry skin showing up already? In this solo, Kate shares Ayurveda’s whole-body approach to dryness—how to exfoliate without stripping, why oiling before a hot shower matters, which fall oils absorb best, and how to hydrate at the cellular level with hot water, soups, and a simple evening milk tonic. Plus, the once-a-week mung bean body scrub (with a cleanup hack) that makes a big difference when you’re feeling “lizardy.” What You’ll Learn If it’s dry on your skin, assume dryness is present system-wide. External care: dry brush vs. mung scrub; oil before shower; minimal soap; ear + nose oiling; sesame/almond/sunflower/jojoba blends for fall. Internal care: hot water sips; soupy, stewy meals; ghee/olive/avocado/hemp/flax (don’t heat hemp/flax); evening milk tonic with spices + a little ghee. Weekly reset: 15-minute whole-body mung bean “mask” + towel/tablecloth trick. How-To (quick) Most days: light dry brush → warm oil before hot shower → minimal soap → pat dry. Weekly: oil → gentle mung paste scrub → rest 15 min → wipe off most paste → quick rinse. Eat your hydration: soups/stews; add a teaspoon of ghee per meal for a week, then reassess. Resources mentioned Abhyanga basics, garshana gloves, mung bean scrub, evening milk tonic ideas, seasonal oil swaps (see resources at Heal with Kate ). Call to Action Try the oil-before-shower routine for one week and tell us how it went—tag @healwithkate. Share this with a friend who’s already feeling “lizardy.” Health Disclaimer The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine. Connect with Kate: https://www.healwithkate.org Ayurvedic Living Institute Membership: https://ayurvedicliving.institute/membership Cleanse Leader Training: https://ayurvedicliving.institute/cleanse-leader-training Deep Winter Self-Care Workshop: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/courses/self-care-workshop-deep-winter Women's Health Collection: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/collections/womens-healthhttps://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/products/courses/copy-of-fall-community-cleanse-2024 Gift Guide: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/products/digital_downloads/gift-guide