Abstract

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO ANALYSE TWAK IN SUBJECTS WITH DIFFERENT PRAKRITI IN RELATION TO TWAKSARATA USING MOISTURE METER AND PH METER

Satakshi Chauhan*, Sharad Karande and Vivek Singh

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Abstract

This observational study investigates the condition of skin (twak) in subjects with different Prakriti types, specifically focusing on its relationship with Twaksarata. Twaksarata denotes the quality of the skin. This observational study investigates the condition of skin (Twak) in subjects with different Prakriti types, specifically focusing on its relationship with Twaksarata, which refers to skin quality in terms of hydration and pH balance. A total of 200 healthy participants, aged 20 to 30 years, were categorized into groups based on their Prakriti. Subjects were selected randomly but data were collected in a controlled environment to minimize external factors affecting skin properties. Using moisture and pH meters, skin moisture levels at cheeks and pH were measured at standardized sites on the forearm of each participant. Further, for this study the Prakritis of the 200 participants were determined by using approved CCRAS Performa. The collected data was then analyzed and result was concluded using suitable statistical test. These findings underscore the influence of Prakriti on Twaksarata, aligning with Ayurvedic principles that advocate for individualized approaches to skincare and health management. Hence this small study accounts that whether Moisture meter and pH meter can be as standardized tools to measure Twaksarata in individuals having different Prakritis. Also, this study contributes to the understanding of how different constitutional types can affect skin health and emphasizes the need for personalized strategies in holistic skincare practices. Future research may explore the implications of these differences for preventive and therapeutic dermatological approaches.

Keywords: Twak, Twaksarata, Prakriti, Moisture meter, pH meter.