Abstract

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO GAIN HEALTHY FACIAL SKIN

Dr. Ravi Kumar* and Dr. Garima Srivastava

ABSTRACT

Blemish free, supple and radiant skin is everyone‟s dream. From the beginning of human civilization the beautiful and efflorescent face has been a symbol of healthy body. Human has always strived to look beautiful and is constantly engaged in undertaking beautiful looks. According to ASSOCHAM Indian cosmetic industry is approximately 6 $ billion and it will touch 20$ billion by 2025. Facial care products dominate the market in skin care segment. Consumers are integrating the skin care products with health and wellness. They are shifting towards mental and physical well being through natural, organic, ant fatigue, antipollution and ageing products. Facial skin is affected by so many internal and external factors like genetics, diet, climate, environment, hormones etc. These factors leads to skin problems like photoaging, hyperpigmentation, etc. Ayurveda the science of life has all the remedies which can provide blossoming facial skin in a healthy and holistic way. Diseases like Vyanga, Vali, Mukhadoshika mentioned in ayurvedic texts can be correlated with these skin problems. Ayurveda not only treat these conditions but also helps in prevention by promoting the skin health through the procedures like Rasayana vidhi, Nasya, Kaval, Gandusha, Lepa, etc.. All these measure maintains the natural integrity of skin, reduce the degeneration of skin tissue, regulate hormones and make the skin strong enough to combat different skin problems.

Keywords: Skin problem, Hyperpigmentation, Nasya, Rasayana, Acne.