Vd.Pranauti P.Milkhe, Vd .M.B.Shende, Vd.S.S.Shekokar
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Beautiful skin is one of the most attractive indicators of beauty & youth , Its not just for look good , but also for overall health as well. No matterwhat your age, skintone or skin type. In Ayurvedaaccording to charaka , varnya is not just a colour . But it indicates all parameter of healthy & radiant skin. Number of cosmetic products are available in market which are commonly used. But in every condition of skin needsdifferent cosmetic product. Ayurvedic herbaldrugs for varnya karma are also necessary according to condition of skin, prakruti parikshan & saratva. Varna is attributed to complexion.which is important biologically,cosmetically & socially.Complexion is the colour, appearance & texture of skin . Varnya dravya are useful externally & internally also.Externally its influence on bhrajaka pitta & when advised internally stimulates jatharagni,In this paper, focused on bhavaprakashokta varnya dravya.