With the realization of the effects of chemicals on skin and hair there has been a quench for more herbal and fewer chemical products thus leading to the formation or more accurately the redefinition of an already existing branch of ayurvedic science – AYURVEDIC COSMETOLOGY.
The rich ancient texts of Vedas and Atharva Veda has shed out one of its ever-glorious branch of Ayurveda and the blossoming concept of cosmetology. From time indefinite the cosmetological aspects have been put out in a scattered manner and now it’s all being consized to specific topics pertaining to the needs.
Cosmetology had been incorporated in our texts as a part of prevention or protection in the chapters of Dinacharya, where it has mentioned Abhayanga Anjana Vyayama etc.
Benefits of Ayurvedic cosmetology
- Safe and time-tested.
- Treats the condition at the root cause level.
- Nourishes the nearby dhatus (cells as well).
- Fragrance of natural substance doesn’t cause irritation to the skin.
Some skin concepts
According to Sushruta acharya– sukra and sonita samyoga leads to the embryological formation of tvak.
According to Vaghbataacharya – due to Dhatvagni paka rajta becomes skin.
Panchaboutikata of Tvacha (skin)
- Agni – the color of skin
- Jala – moisture content of skin…circulatory action
- Akasha – spaces of transport
- Prithvi – structure, and smell of skin
- Vayu – the feel of skin
We can generalize the treatments into three categories:
- Treatment for skin
- Treatment for hair
- Treatment for hands, feet, and nail
