A CRITICAL STUDY OF AYURVEDA COSMACEUTICALS WSR TO DINACHARYA AND RITUCHARYA

Dr Anju K Bhardwaj

Abstract


Cosmaceuticals are topical cosmetic pharmaceutical hybrids intended to

enhance health and beauty through ingredients that influence the skins

biological function . Ayurvedic cosmaceuticals are known for their anti ageing

activity and there is a great upsurge in their demand globally. Ayurveda has

explained various modalities to be included in daily and seasonal regimes to

rejuvenate the skin. It includes topical herbal applications, gargling, nasal

instillation of herbs, powders for rubbing, oil massage etc. Ayurveda explains

various herbs that has vayasthaapana ( age defying), Skin brightening (Varnya),

promoting cell regeneration (Sandhaneeya) action. As compared to modern

cosmetics Ayurveda skin care regimes and herbs are much economical, free

from side effects and rejuvenating. Ayurvedic regimes can be customised to suit

every skin type. This article is an attempt to compile textual references related

to skin care along with their scientific action.


Keywords


Cosmaceuticals, Ayurveda, Anti-ageing, Skin care.

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