Dr. Ramprabodh Chaudhary, Dr Gopesh Mangal
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Beauty of individual gives feelings of pleasure or satisfaction. It is the desire of every individual either female or male to give pleasure to the sense. Some are beautiful by birth and some want to become beautiful. The association between Ayurveda and cosmetic is gaining importance in the beauty and cosmetic. It is being used in human society from ancient time and now gaining importance in the beautification and to cure the skin ailments. In Ayurveda, the cosmetic preparations are used for worship and for sensual enjoyment in India since Vedic period. An Ayurvedic/herbal cosmetic have growing demand in the world market. Ayurveda always have attracted considerable attention because of their effectiveness and comparatively lesser or no side effects in comparison with other drugs. Ayurveda health care and healing, works on four levels-body, breath, mind and spirit. When these are in perfect harmony, a person radiates with inner and outer beauty. According to Ayurveda, toxic materials inside the body makes a person look unhealthy and his personality weakens. Shodhana (Purification) is the best therapeutic intervention to eliminate body toxins which helps to become disease free and helps to maintain health and beauty. In Ayurveda there are several medicinal plants and mode of applications of their processed formulation for enhancing complexion, treating acne, skin disorders, hair fall, complexion etc. The present review deals with the advantages of Ayurveda in medicinal plants and their formulations related to Cosmetology.