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What is the Vata skin type in Ayurveda?

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What is the Vata skin type in Ayurveda?

The vata skin type in ayurveda is typically pale and dry; it needs more nourishment and hydration, so it's predisposed to premature aging. Watch ayurvedic expert Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, explain what vata types should eat to help nourish their skin.

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