Your Dosha Type Is:
Pitta
Pitta embodies the qualities of motivation, ambition, and transformation. Pitta skin type is often combination or slightly oily in texture. This skin type is generally more prone to sensitivity, blemishes and inflammation.
Pitta Characteristics
Skin
Soft and sensitive, warm to the touch
Mind
Ambitious, disciplined
Body
Toned, athletic
Appetite
Strong digestion and appetite
Temperament
Charismatic, competitive, highly motivated
Pitta Skincare
Your Product Recommendations
Because Pitta skin type is generally the most sensitive of the three doshas, it’s important to create an adaptable skincare routine. These products are designed to cater to unique skin symptoms as needed to balance Pitta dominance.
Dosha-Pacifying Ingredients
From calming herbs to invigorating natural aromas, each product in your customized routine incorporates a wealth of trusted Ayurvedic ingredients specifically tailored to transform your skin and pacify your primary dosha.
Jasmine Flower
Found in DeviDetox™
Hydrates and increases skin elasticity; uplifting aroma boosts mood and alleviates stress
Rose Damascena
Found in PritiPolish™
Evens skin tone and soothes irritation while antioxidants revitalize skin's appearance
Sea Buckthorn Berry
Found in SapnaSoft™
Reduces inflammation, regulates sebum production and prevents moisture loss
Pitta Self Care
In order to balance Pitta energy, it is important to keep your mind and body cool. This dosha type is the most sensitive to technology; power down your devices one hour prior to bedtime and avoid using your phone in bed to ensure a restful night's sleep.
Pitta Lifestyle Tips
Opt for gentle movement like stretching, Yin Yoga, or swimming and avoid high-intensity exercise or any activity that may promote excessive sweating.
Yoga & Breathwork (Pranayama)
Pitta-Pacifying Asanas
Boat Pose, Fish Pose, Child’s Pose, Moon Salutation. Finish your yoga practice with 2-3 minutes of Shavasana
Breathwork:
Sheetali (Cooling Breath)
Pitta Diet
Prioritize light, nourishing foods. This could be a glass of mild fresh juice instead of something caffeinated or seasonal fresh sweet fruits enjoyed on their own, not as an accompaniment to another food. Try a salad with sunflower oil dressing and cooling herbs such as cilantro and fennel.
Pitta Herbal Remedies
Herbal teas including lemongrass, mint or rose can help balance Pitta’s fiery properties.
Understanding Your Dosha
The Vital Energies of Ayurveda
In order to be well in the practice of Ayurveda, we focus on balancing mind, body, and soul. Central to this philosophy are the three metabolic types or “doshas,” known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas represent the fundamental energies that govern our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. A proper balance among dosha types is essential for creating harmony in these categories of wellbeing, as imbalances can lead to illness and disease. Each person has a unique ratio of all three dosha types and understanding your primary dosha will allow you to adapt the products, practices, and lifestyle choices in your daily routine to achieve holistic balance inside and out.
While all three doshas are present in every individual human, it is the ratio of each energy that determines your unique dosha type. If you are a hybrid type, two doshas are prominent in your constitution. These ratios can vary through life due to age, environment, and lifestyle. We encourage you to return to this quiz seasonally and adapt your daily habits and routines as needed to achieve optimal holistic wellness.
In Ayurveda, each of the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall) is associated with a corresponding dosha type. As the seasons change in your external environment, the dosha type associated with that season will naturally increase in your internal environment ie. your dosha constitution. Pitta is associated with Summer due to their shared hot and fiery qualities. Because this is your primary dosha type, take extra care to incorporate Pitta-pacifying practices in your routine this time of year!
