What is a Dosha

Ayurveda is based on the concept that the five elements, earth, water, air, fire and space, are the building blocks of every lifeform, including our bodies. Each person has a unique combination of the five elements making you who you are on a physiological, emotional, and mental level – think of this as a personalised blueprint to your health!

Your unique combination of the elements is referred to as your “Dosha.” The three doshas are Vata; Pitta; Kapha.

Guided by these fundamental concepts, we at Maruva formulate our products with the understanding that each person requires a customised approach to their beauty concerns. The African botanical extracts we use have therefore been categorised according to the Ayurvedic Doshas and all our finished products reflect this blend of ideologies and cultures.