DR SKIN CARE IN AYURVEDA -A REVIEW

Abstract

SKIN CARE IN AYURVEDA – A REVIEW

Vd.Tarannum Shafique Ansari^[1],Vd Harish .B .Singh^[2]

1.P.G Scholar

1. Proffessor

Dept of kayachikitsa ,

Smt  K.G.M.P Ayurved Mahavidyala,Mumbai 400002

Corresponding author :drtarannumansari28@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

The concept of skin care is as ancient as  mankind and civilization.Beauty of person gives perceptual experience of pleasure or satisfaction. Ayurveda never isolate the involvement of mental and spiritual well being from the concept of beauty.Ayurveda  believe that toxic materials inside our body are responsible for skin disease and  Shodhana (Purification) is the best therapeutic intervention to eliminate body toxins.Present scenario in context of beauty has been totally changed in every aspect. people are getting just beauty conscious but not at all health conscious. They need to know that a person’s beauty actually means beauty & health of the skin which is the largest organ of our body both in terms of weight & surface area. It is the skin that protects our body from the germs, bacteria & all other things spreading all around us. Due to change in lifestyle & less availability of time, people are getting habitual of these easy & less time consuming beautification procedures which in turn is harmful for skin .so it is better to prefer herbal skincare which is not only nourishes the skin but also helpful in various skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. Ayurvedic  literature describes  over  200  herbs,  number  of  minerals  and  fats  to maintain  and  enhance  the  health  and  beauty  of  the  skin.  Today there is  once again a  revival  of preference for natural products, and in recent years there  has  been a great upsurge in the study of Indian herbs Ayurvedic  literature describes  over  200  herbs,  number  of  minerals  and  fats  to maintain  and  enhance  the  health  and  beauty  of  the  skin.  Today there is  once again a  revival  of preferencefor natural products, and in recent years there  has  been a great upsurge in the study of Indian herbs^[1] Ayurveda mentions various  herbs and procedures for skin care which is much more economical , safe ,easy to use in present situation.

Keywords: Skincare, Beauty, Ayurveda