Abstract

CONCEPT OF COSMETOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

Renju S.*, B.A.M.S., M.D. [Bhaishajya Kalpana]

Abstract

Cosmetology is the Science of alternation of appearance and modification of beauty. Cosmetics as external beauty has gained a lot of attention and demand in today‟s world. Everyone wants to look beautiful and attractive. But this urge has not developed today in a completely safe manner. In Ayurvedic texts, there are references available for ahara, aushadha and vihara which were mentioned to enhance external beauty such as varnya varga told by Charaka Acharya, Rhinoplasty, Romasanjanana etc told by Sushruta Acharya. Apart from these, there are many drugs and life style modifications told in texts to which are related to cosmetics. Ayurveda emphasizes both external and internal beauty. Ayurveda classics giving detailed description of abundant rasayana herbs with several formulations for management of beauty, health, fitness and age-related conditions.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Beauty, Cosmetology.