By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India More Than Skin Deep Did you know that what you apply to your skin could influence your mood, immunity, hormones, and even your nervous system? For centuries, Ayurveda has revered medicated oils (taila) not merely as moisturizers but as potent medicines that penetrate, purify, and heal from within. Today, science is finally catching up — revealing that the skin is not just a protective barrier bu