6 Ayurvedic Ways to Glow Naturally This Diwali

Diwali is more than just lights and fireworks,  it’s a time when we want to radiate joy and beauty. But often, in the rush to look our best, we reach for chemical-packed glow creams, harsh peels, and synthetic makeup. While they may give quick results, they can also lead to dullness, sensitivity, pigmentation, or long-term damage.

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic wellness  teaches that true radiance comes from inner balance, nourished tissues, and skin-friendly routines that respect nature. This Diwali, let’s choose a glow that doesn’t fade when the lights go off but a glow built on herbs, rituals, diet, and mindful self-care.

🌿 How Ayurveda Helps Your Skin Glow 

Before we dive into rituals, let’s understand how  Ayurveda works for radiant skin:

• Herbal antioxidants & anti-inflammatories: Ayurvedic herbs like amla, saffron, neem, manjistha, licorice protect skin from oxidative stress (pollution, sun), reduce inflammation, fade dark spots, and improve tone.

• Blood purification & detoxification: Herbs like Manjistha and Triphala help cleanse the blood, remove toxins, improve digestion, which shows up in a clearer, vibrant complexion

• Balancing doshas: Whether skin issues are dryness (Vata), heat/irritation (Pitta), or oiliness/blemishes (Kapha), Ayurveda gives specific herbs, routines, and diet tips for each type that help restore harmony. Read more about dosha based skincare- Ayurveda for Glowing Skin: A dosha based skincare routine.

• Skin tissue nourishment and regeneration: Ingredients like Kumkumadi oil, aloe vera, and sandalwood support healing, cell renewal, and promote smooth texture. 

🌿 Top Ayurvedic Rituals to Achieve a Natural Diwali Glow

1. 🧴 Cleanse with Ubtan, Not Face Wash

Ditch your foaming cleansers and use a traditional ubtan- a powder blend of besan (gram flour), turmeric, neem, and rose petals. Mix with milk, aloe vera, or rose water and use as a face or body cleanser.

✅ Benefits: Gently exfoliates, removes tan, detoxifies pores, enhances radiance

2. 💆‍♀️ Abhyanga – Ayurvedic Oil Massage

Perform Abhyanga, a warm oil self-massage, at least 2–3 times in the week leading up to Diwali. Use cold-pressed sesame oil or herbal oils like kumkumadi tailam, neem oil, or bala ashwagandha thailam.

✅ Benefits: Improves blood circulation, enhances skin tone, reduces dryness, calms the nervous system

3. 🌹 Hydrate with Rose Water & Aloe Vera

Instead of using alcohol-based toners, spritz your skin with pure rose water or pat in fresh aloe vera gel. Both hydrate the skin without clogging pores and help calm inflammation.

✅ Benefits: Soothes sensitive skin, tightens pores, preps skin for moisturizers

4. 🍽 Eat for Your Skin – Nourish From Within

Skin glow isn’t just topical, it reflects your digestion and liver health. Ayurveda suggests:

• Eating warm, freshly cooked meals
  
• Avoiding oily, fried snacks before bed
  
• Drinking herbal teas like fennel-coriander-cumin
  
• Using digestive spices like ginger, turmeric, cumin, ajwain
  

✅ Benefits: Reduces acne, bloating, dullness, and promotes clear skin

5. ✨ Use Herbal Masks for Radiance

Apply a homemade face mask 2–3 times a week using multani mitti (fuller’s earth), sandalwood, neem, or manjistha. Mix with rose water or honey for added moisture.

✅ Benefits: Clears clogged pores, brightens dull skin, evens out skin tone

6. 💄 Skip Heavy Makeup, Let Skin Breathe

Use a drop of kumkumadi oil or a light herbal glow serum before applying minimal makeup. Let your skin shine through naturally instead of hiding it under heavy foundations.

✅ Benefits: Prevents clogged pores, promotes authentic glow, supports skin healing

🎇 Diwali Skincare Timeline: When to Start & What to Do

• 1–2 weeks before Diwali: Begin gentle cleansing routines (ubtan, herbal steam), internal detox via diet & herbal teas, regular massage (Abhyanga), sunscreen use.
  
• 3–5 days before: Increase skin packs, reduce heavy food, increase hydration, avoid sun exposure, get good rest.
  
• On Diwali day: Morning cleanse, light moisturization, minimal makeup, use natural glow oil or serum. Avoid heavy layers.
  
• After Diwali: Cleanse well, apply calming masks, continue internal detox, rest, and use herbs to repair any signs of stress from festivities (late nights, pollution, heavy food).
  

🎯 Conclusion

Diwali is about light, joy, and expressing your best self  but your beauty ritual doesn’t have to compromise your skin’s health. Ayurveda gives you tools not just for looking radiant once, but for nurturing skin that stays fresh, clear, and glowing long after the celebrations end.

This Diwali, let your glow be real and built on clean ingredients, balanced routines, and mindful living. Your skin will thank you not just today, but every day after.

❓ FAQs: Glow Naturally This Diwali 

Q1. How to get glowing skin for Diwali at home?

Use a natural ubtan with turmeric, besan, and rose water daily. Follow with Kumkumadi oil at night and drink herbal teas like triphala or cumin-coriander-fennel for internal detox.

Q2. What are the best Ayurvedic remedies for glowing skin?

Top remedies include Kumkumadi tailam, multani mitti face packs, neem for acne, and amla juice for internal cleansing. These support clear, radiant skin naturally.

Q3. Which Ayurvedic oil is best for face glow during Diwali?

Kumkumadi oil is ideal, it contains saffron, sandalwood, and manjistha, which brighten skin, reduce dark spots, and add a natural glow.

Q4. What should I apply on my face before Diwali?

Apply a homemade turmeric-rose water ubtan, followed by rose water toner and a few drops of Kumkumadi oil. Avoid chemical-based makeup products.

Q5. How to get glowing skin without makeup for Diwali?

Follow a daily routine with Ayurvedic cleansers, facial oils, and herbal teas. A clean diet, enough sleep, and abhyanga (self-massage) also help your skin glow naturally.

Q6. How to get shiny hair naturally for Diwali?

Use bhringraj or amla oil twice a week, avoid heat styling, and rinse with herbal water (boiled neem or hibiscus leaves) for smooth, glossy hair.