What is my Ayurvedic skin type?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Is your skin more likely to be dry or oily?

  • A.
    dry
  • B.
    oily/greasy
  • C.
    combination
• 2.
  Which of the following best describes your most common skin concerns?

  • A.
    dull, delicate, unpredictable skin
  • B.
    prone to inflammation, easily irritated
  • C.
    oily and greasy, congested and puffy, stubborn skin issues
• 3.
  Which of the following best describes your skin's thickness & resilience?

  • A.
    Delicate, somewhat thin skin that bruises, tears, and/or scars easily. Prone to dark spots that linger.
  • B.
    Moderate skin that is easily irritated and/or inflamed. Prone to areas of inflammation & redness that linger.
  • C.
    Thick, relatively low-maintenance skin that heals well and tolerates most skincare products without issue.
• 4.
  Which of the following best describes your skin's typical reaction to the sun?

  • A.
    tans quickly and easily
  • B.
    burns easily and/or natural reddish undertone
  • C.
    tolerant of the sun, tans slowly and cumulatively
• 5.
  Which of the following best describes your skin when out of balance?

  • A.
    dryness, itchiness, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), fine lines & wrinkles
  • B.
    acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, reddish undertone
  • C.
    puffy skin, stubborn blackheads, cystic acne
• 6.
  As a person, are you more likely to run hot or cold?

  • A.
    more likely to be cold
  • B.
    more likely to be hot
• 7.
  What season is it currently?

  • A.
    Winter or Spring
  • B.
    Summer
  • C.
    Autumn
• 8.
  What is your age?

  • A.
    under 18
  • B.
    18 to 24
  • C.
    25 to 34
  • D.
    35 to 44
  • E.
    45 to 54
  • F.
    55 to 64
  • G.
    65+

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Vata

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  Go for the Vata formula!Based on your answers, you'd do best with the Vata formula right now. If you feel like you fall into more than one category (e.g. Vata-Pitta skin is common), you might find that switching your formula with the seasons is a good idea. You can always retake the quiz and change your formula as the seasons shift.
• 2.
  Pitta

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  Go for the Pitta formula!Based on your answers, you'd do best with the Pitta formula right now. If you feel like you fall into more than one category (e.g. Pitta-Vata and Pitta-Kapha skin types are common), you might find that switching your formula with the seasons is a good idea. You can always retake the quiz and change your formula as the seasons shift.
• 3.
  Kapha

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  Go for the Kapha formula!Based on your answers, you'd do best with the Kapha formula right now. If you feel like you fall into more than one category (e.g. Kapha-Pitta skin is common), you might find that switching your formula with the seasons is a good idea. You can always retake the quiz and change your formula as the seasons shift.