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.
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