Navratri Fasting: Skin and Hair Care Tips for the Nine Days

Navratri brings fasting, late-night garba and lots of travel to the temple. Your skin and hair feel the change in routine.

While fasting

• Drink water, coconut water and buttermilk as your fast allows.
• Moisturise a little more, as skin looks dull when you eat less.
• Keep your routine simple.

Skin routine

1. Cleanse morning and night with Neem Face Wash.
2. Use a few drops of Kumkumadi Oil at night.
3. Take a lukewarm bath, not a hot one.

Hair routine

Oil once during the week, keep hair tied loosely and wash on a non-fasting day with a mild shampoo.

Listen to your body

If you feel weak or dizzy, eat. See our garba night prep next.

This article is general information about traditional Ayurvedic hair, skin and bath care. It is not medical advice. If you have sudden or patchy hair loss, a sore, itchy or flaky scalp, or skin that is painful, swollen or not improving, please see a doctor or dermatologist. Always patch-test a new product first.