Dr.Divya Badwal, Prof (Dr.) Ruby Rani Agarwal
Vol. 8, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Ayurveda is a pioneer and one of the most ancient medical science. It emphasizes both external(physical) and internal(mental) beauty or Saundarya. Beauty of a person includes their complexion, skin texture, hair care, care of eyes, foot care etc. Beauty is not achieved in one day but it should be maintained or enhanced by using Ayurvedic procedures as it plays an important role in cosmetology by various way such as Aahar(Diet and nutrition), Vihar (lifestyle), Rasayana (health promoting drug), Dincharya (Daily regime or mode of life) etc. The concept of using herbs for beautification is well defined in Ayurveda. It affects complexion and texture of skin. This presentation is an attempt to collect references from various Samhitas regarding the procedures mentioned in Dincharya for cosmetic purpose and how it enhances saundarya as we know that some of these Dincharya procedure like Vyayama, Dantadhavana, Anjana, Nasya, Abhyanga, Snana, are now a days being popularly considered for beauty promotion
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