Ayurvedic Skin Types From the Ayurvedic point of view, the activities in the human system are controlled by the three biohumors called “doshas” – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Any disturbances in one or all of them can cause disease. The skin is also classified according to these biohumors. Vata skin is generally dry, thin, cool to the touch, easily dehydrated, and is very vulnerable to the influence of dry windy weather. Pitta is mostly the Fire element, so the pitta skin type tends to have more breakouts, photosensitivity, and less tolerance to hot food and fieriness in temperament. Pitta skin looks ruddy and is warm to the touch. Pitta skin types tend to be more prone to freckles and moles than the other skin types. Kapha dosha is predominantly Water and Earth, so Kapha skin tends to have these qualities – it can be greasy, thick and more tolerant of the sun.it is oily, and texture and tone of the skin is in good condition most of the time.