Traditional Pithi Lepan

Pithi Therapy (also referred to in classical Ayurvedic context as Pithi Lepan or Prasadhana Chikitsa) is a skin-brightening, detanning and complexion enhancing therapy traditionally performed before auspicious events such as weddings, ceremonies and special occasions.

Unlike cosmetic facials or modern chemical peeling procedures — this therapy works on Sharira Lepa Chikitsa principles, using herb-based powders, medicated tailas (oils) and swedana (steam) to remove Avarana (accumulated waste material, dust, pollution film, sweat residue) from the skin surface and deeper Twak Dhatu layers.

This makes it clinically relevant not just cosmetically, but physiologically.

AYURVEDIC VIEW / HOW IT WORKS

According to Ayurveda, Pithi Lepan primarily reduces:

  • Kapha dominance present as heaviness, dullness, clogged skin channels
  • Pitta pigmentation & tanning due to sun exposure
  • Rakta Dushti (impurities at blood-skin interface)

The therapy works by:

  • Snehanam (unctuous oiling) → loosening deposits
  • Udvartanam-like polishing → breaking dead skin / tan layer
  • Swedana → liquifying morbid matter

This improves micro-circulation, lymphatic drainage, complexion clarity and cutaneous metabolism.

PITHY THERAPY INCULDE

Ayurvedic Process Physiological Effect
Snehanam (unctuous oiling) Loosening deposits
Udvartanam-like polishing Breaking dead skin / tan layer
Swedana Liquifying morbid matter & pushing it out through pores
Overall Impact Improves micro-circulation, lymphatic drainage, complexion clarity, and cutaneous metabolism

INDICATION

uneven skin tone

tanning due to sun exposure

dull + lifeless skin texture

event-based glow requirement (pre-wedding / pre-shoot)

mild inflammatory skin dullness due to pollution

dullness due to poor sleep / screen exposure

BENEFITS / EXPECTED RESULTS

reduction in tan & surface discoloration

improved skin luminosity & softness

better absorption capacity of skin

removal of superficial Kapha stagnation

PROCEDURE STEPS

  • 30 Minutes body massage with medicated oil
  • 30 Minutes body polishing with powder of active herbs performing detaining
  • 15 Minutes full body steam
  • 15 Minutes hot water shower

TIME DURATION

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Avoid / postpone in:

active skin infections

open cuts / facial wounds

severe Pitta prakopa skin disorders

fever or recent heat-induced headache

pregnancy — only after clinical approval

SESSION FREQUENCY / PROTOCOL

Condition / Goal Recommended Frequency Duration
Bridal glow enhancement Every 3 days 2 weeks
Tanning correction Once weekly 4–6 sessions
Maintenance Twice monthly —
Mukh Lepanam works extremely well when paired with Shiro Abhyangam for stress-triggered skin dullness.