Dr Dheeraj Khajuria, Dr Satej Banne
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Beauty is a matter of Socio-medical significance. The cosmetics are the utility products used extensively throughout the world for maintaining and recuperating general appearance of face and other parts of the body. Along with increased demand of beautification, the problems are also increasing which cause damage to Beauty or Personality due to changed life style and polluted atmosphere. The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as old as human civilization. Ancient text, Astanga Hridya explains various factors which enhances beauty. The various karmas are explained in Dinacharya, Ritucharya etc. that enhances beauty directly or indirectly. Out of different ganas explained, two are related to beauty. Rodhradigana’ and ‘Eladigana’ are characterized as the ‘Varnya group’. It described ‘Mukha Lepa’, ‘Samyak Prokta Mukha Lepa Laksana’ etc. It also mentions six prescriptions of Mukha Lepa according to ‘Ritu Bheda’ (season). The present critical review highlights the cosmetics in Astanga hridya.