Mukha Chikitsa
Ayurvedic Face Treatments in Kathmandu
Treatments that work with the skin's own intelligence. Dosha-specific, deeply restorative.
3 treatments, from Rs. 2,000, at Nepveda in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Every therapy below can be booked on its own or set inside a consultation-led package.
Saundarya Chikitsa
Full facial with ayurvedic herbs and oils that suit individual doshas and skin conditions.
Traditionally used for. Pitta skin: redness, rashes, inflammatory acne, sensitivity, heat, irritation, pigmentation. Vata skin: dryness, flakiness, fine lines. Kapha skin: clogged pores, blackheads, excess oil, puffiness, dull complexion, breakouts.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Marma Abhyanga
Facial massage on marma points using dosha-specific ayurvedic oil.
Traditionally used for. Emotional blockages or fatigue, eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes, sinus congestion, nasal blockage, allergic rhinitis, ear ringing, migraine, jaw tension and clenching, brow tension, neck and scalp tightness, facial fatigue, wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness.
- 30 minRs. 2,000
Kansa Abhyanga
Facial massage with a kansa wand using dosha-specific ayurvedic oil.
Traditionally used for. Puffiness around eyes and cheeks, accumulation of toxin (ama), sagging facial muscles, fine lines, wrinkles, fatigue, stress, anxiety, jaw tension, brow stiffness, eye strain, facial fatigue.
Kansa is alkaline and helps neutralize skin acidity; it may cause a temporary greying effect implying acidic skin.
- 30 minRs. 2,000
Unsure which suits your constitution? Begin with a consultation. We'll listen first.
Questions about face treatments
- What is Saundarya Chikitsa?
- It is a full Ayurvedic facial with herbs and oils matched to your dosha and skin type, lasting 60 minutes. It is chosen differently for Pitta skin that runs hot and reactive, Vata skin that runs dry, and Kapha skin that runs oily.
- What does a Kansa wand do?
- Kansa is a bronze alloy used to massage the face over oil. It can leave a brief greyish tint on the skin, which the tradition reads as acidity being drawn out; it washes off.
- What is Marma Abhyanga?
- A 30-minute facial massage over the marma points of the face with dosha-specific oil, used for eye strain, sinus congestion and tension held in the face.
- Can I wear make-up to the appointment?
- Please arrive with a clean face if you can. Make-up is removed before the treatment either way, and we suggest leaving the skin bare for the rest of the day.
- Who should tell the therapist before booking?
- Anyone with active skin infection, cold sores, recent cosmetic procedures such as peels or injectables, or a known allergy to nuts or sesame, since the oils may contain them.