Vata dosha—one of three Ayurvedic mind-body types—is associated with air and space. When out of balance, Vata is prone to nervousness, fragility, and forgetfulness. As part of your Vata-balancing regimen, enjoy self-care through the sense of smell:
• Sweet, soothing, and warming scents like bergamot, orange, patchouli, and ylang ylang work to ground, focus, and nourish Vata dosha.
• Antioxidant-rich essential oils fight free radicals thereby softening signs of aging.
• Emollient oils help to balance cold, rough, and dry Vata skin types.
• Non-toxic; free from parabens, phthalates, silicone, sulfates, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, and synthetic fragrance.