Beauty & Hair Care
Mukhabhyangam (Ayurvedic Facial)
An ancient facial ritual using warm herbal oils and Marma point massage to awaken your skin's natural radiance from within.
Mukhabhyangam is the traditional Ayurvedic facial massage, a time-honoured ritual that goes far beyond surface-level skincare. Using warm medicated oils and creams specifically chosen for your skin type and dosha, the therapist works the face, neck, and decolletage with precise Marma point stimulation and gentle, lifting strokes that enhance circulation, tone facial muscles, and promote a luminous glow. In Ayurvedic beauty philosophy, true radiance (Ojas Tejas) comes from within. Mukhabhyangam works on the principle that the face reflects the health of the internal organs. By stimulating the 37 Marma points of the face, this treatment improves lymphatic drainage, balances the skin's doshas, and awakens the skin's innate healing intelligence. The experience is deeply sensory. Warm herbal oil is massaged into the face with slow, upward strokes that feel like gentle waves. The Marma point work creates subtle but powerful shifts in energy, and many clients notice their complexion brightening during the session itself. The treatment concludes with a cooling herbal mask that seals in the nourishment.
Key Benefits
Improves facial circulation for a natural glow
Tones and lifts facial muscles naturally
Reduces fine lines and early signs of ageing
Balances oily, dry, or combination skin
Clears lymphatic congestion and puffiness
Stimulates 37 facial Marma points
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when performed with the correct dosha-balancing oils. For Pitta-type acne, cooling oils like coconut and neem are used. The lymphatic drainage aspect helps clear congestion that contributes to breakouts.
Unlike conventional facials that focus on products and extraction, Mukhabhyangam is a therapeutic massage that works on deeper layers, stimulating Marma energy points and improving circulation from within. The results are more holistic and long-lasting.
For anti-ageing and skin health, once every 2 weeks is ideal. For specific skin concerns, a weekly course of 4-6 sessions can produce transformative results.
