Abstract

COSMETOLOGY- AN APPROACH IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Samichha Neupane* and Dr. Bikash Raj Ghimire

Abstract

Since early age, human life has a great impact on the external appearance of oneself. Skin is the basic element of the external appearance. External beauty has gained a lot of attention & demand in ancient as well as in today‟s era. The increased demand of beautification is evident by number of beauty contests, beauty centers, marketing of various cosmetic items like creams, lotions, powder etc. Along with increased demand of beautification, the problems are also increasing due to changed life style excessive use of cosmetics and polluted atmosphere. Safe solutions, reduced side effects, use of natural herbs, long lasting impacts etc. have made Ayurveda as choicest cosmetology. The use of cosmetics was not only directed towards developing an attractive external appearance, but towards achieving longevity with good health. Ayurveda has several benefits in skin hair and body care. Ayurveda classics classified herbal drugs as varnya, kandugna, kustagna, varnaprasadana in the various formulation of lepa, alepa, taila, ghrita, rasayana, poultice etc. Present scenario suggests a gradual shift from chemical based products to ayurvedic beauty products.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Cosmetology, Beauty, Cosmetics, Medicaments.