About Vata / Kapha: This is a combination of both Kapha & Vata dosha skin type. In Ayurveda whenever we want to understand something we observe what attributes are dominant. High Kapha/Vata is indicated by skin that feels or appears: cold, cool, oily, heavy, dry, fine. The qualities listed above are Kapha and Vata qualities or attributes and they appear in balanced Kapha/Vata skin, as lustrous, fine evenly toned, smooth, dry, cool or cold, thick skin that is alabaster white or beautifully tanned.