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6 Ayurvedic Remedies to Alleviate Heat Rashes

19
Jun

This summer, heat can particularly intense, leaving us all in search of respite through tissues, sunscreens, and refreshing infused water. Just days ago, a record-setting rise in temperatures issued heat alerts to over 110 million people across the nation. The heat wave brings with it a host of skin issues, including itchy, painful heat rashes, bumps, burnouts, and depigmentation. Fortunately, Ayurveda offers a multitude of solutions to shield your skin, mind, and body from the extreme heat. Let’s dive into them!

Heat rashes arise when excessive sweating blocks sweat glands, trapping moisture, dirt, and pollutants. Tight clothing exacerbates the issue by causing friction. These rashes can manifest as itchy, red bumps on the skin, triggered by climate conditions, intense physical activity, certain medications, or underdeveloped sweat glands.

To counter these rashes, actions that cool body temperature, reduce excessive sweating, unclog sweat glands, or lessen inflammation are beneficial. Here’s a glance at some natural remedies to help you combat heat rashes:

Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil

Aloe vera combines antimicrobial and hydrating properties, accelerating the healing of rashes and lesions. Meanwhile, coconut oil serves as a natural moisturizer and possesses antifungal properties.

Turmeric and Sandalwood

Curcumin, a bioactive component in turmeric, effectively reduces inflammation and combats oxidation. Sandalwood provides antiseptic and cooling properties, speeding up the healing process of wounds and rashes. Turmeric is also helpful for managing psoriasis flare-ups.

Chamomile

Not only does the name evoke a sense of calm, but chamomile also treats mild skin irritations and heat rashes due to its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

White Camphor Oil

A staple in many Asian households, white camphor oil soothes the pain, inflammation, and irritation caused by heat rashes. It also carries antibacterial properties to prevent infections. However, it’s crucial to use this oil in a balanced blend with other essential oils and herbs for safe and effective skin healing.

One such blend is Shankara’s Calming Body Wash, an increasingly popular choice in these hot, humid times. Infused with herbs and rich in nutrients, it soothes and calms the body as the mind unwinds to its pleasant aroma. This body wash also contains elements that pacify the pitta dosha, responsible for body heat.

Shankara’s Calming Body Wash includes antioxidants-rich lavender, rejuvenating chamomile, purifying geranium, and other herbal extracts like neem, basil, yucca root, lemon balm, calendula, olive leaves, amla, ashwagandha, gotu kola, chamae rose, and everlasting extract.

Follow a Pitta-Pacifying Diet

Alleviating heat rashes also involves following a diet that pacifies the pitta dosha, reducing body heat and calming inflammation.

Incorporate water-rich vegetables and fruits like chestnuts, cucumber, gourds, potatoes, and carrots. Clarified butter and soy are beneficial, as are spices like fennel and coriander. However, avoid overly sour foods and vegetables like pepper and mustard.

Additional Tips to Keep Rashes at Bay
- Hydrate by drinking 4-5 liters of water daily.
- If you sweat excessively, stay in open, well-ventilated spaces.
- Avoid direct sun exposure, especially during peak hours.
- Take frequent showers during hot summer days.
- Regularly exfoliate to keep skin pores clean and open.
- Use non-comedogenic skincare products like Shankara’s range.
- Consume plenty of fluids, including juices, buttermilk, mint juice, and tender coconut water.