Hormonal Acne Isn’t from Creams — It’s from Forgotten Foods

When your skin breaks out, it’s easy to blame creams, face washes, or external factors. But what if the real cause lies deeper — in what we eat, what we ignore, and the sacred rituals we have forgotten?

At Araah, we believe true skin healing begins from within. This is your sacred guide to understanding how foods like banana flower and turmeric moong dal can harmonize your hormones, balance cycles, and clear acne from the root.

The Deeper Truth: Hormonal Acne and Internal Imbalance

In Ayurveda, hormonal acne reflects aggravated Pitta (heat) and Vata (irregularity) — manifesting as internal heat, liver imbalance, and irregular cycles. From a modern lens, it’s linked to hormonal fluctuations, gut imbalances, and inflammation.

Instead of chasing creams, the key is to support the body — balancing cycles, calming inner heat, and feeding skin with the nutrients it craves.

Common Food & Lifestyle Patterns That Worsen Hormonal Acne

Highly Processed & Fried Foods

Deep-fried and packaged foods increase internal heat and trigger acne.
Replace with: Steamed vegetables, khichdi, or herbal soups.

Excess Refined Carbs

Pastries, chips, and sugary snacks spike insulin, triggering sebum and inflammation.
Replace with: Millets, soaked nuts, seasonal grains.

Neglect of Cooling, Hormone-Balancing Foods

Skipping banana flower, cooling dals, or coconut weakens hormonal balance.
Replace with: Banana flower, turmeric moong dal, ash gourd, coconut-based meals.

Inconsistent Eating Rituals

Skipping meals or eating on the go disrupts digestion and cycles.
Replace with: Balanced meals, mindful eating, and weekly ritual foods.

Forgotten Foods That Heal Hormonal Acne Naturally

1. Banana Flower

Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients that support menstrual balance.
Regulates cycles, calms heat, clears acne.
Ritual: Cook banana flower once a week, slowly with spices, and eat with gratitude.

2. Turmeric Moong Dal

Anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and nourishing.
Soothes heat, supports gut and liver health, reflects as glowing skin.
Ritual: Prepare turmeric moong dal once a week, eaten mindfully and calmly.

3. Ash Gourd (White Pumpkin)

Cooling, pranic, and cycle-balancing.
Ritual: Steam with herbs or blend as morning juice.

4. Coconut

Nourishes liver, calms Pitta, hydrates body.
Ritual: Add grated coconut to meals, or use cold-pressed coconut oil.

5. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Moringa, Drumstick Leaves)

Mineral-rich, antioxidant-packed, supports liver detox and hormone balance.
Ritual: Steam lightly, season, or add to smoothies.

Mindful Eating Rituals for Clearer Skin

Weekly Sacred Meal: Prepare banana flower or turmeric moong dal once a week.
Avoid Late-Night Snacking: Prevents hormonal disruption.
Pair with Meditation: 10 minutes before meals reduces stress impact.
Food Charity: Offer cooling foods like coconut water or fruits to someone in need, aligning body and energy.

From Food to Glow: Real Transformation

Picture the contrast — chips and instant noodles leaving skin inflamed, versus a warm bowl of turmeric moong dal or banana flower curry leaving skin clear and mind calm.

When women eat nature’s flowers, their skin blossoms too.