• Dr. Ravindra S. Kharat
• Dr. Sneha Suresh Mali
• Dr. Govind B. Yeole

Human life has a great impact on the external appearance of oneself. Skin is basic element of external appearance. In ancient as well as today’s era external beauty has gained a lot of attention. Along with increased demand of beautification, Ayurveda classified herbal drugs as Varnya, Kandughna, Kushtaghna, Vayasthapak, Varnaprasadana in the various formulation of Lepa, Alepa, Taila, Ghrita, Rasayana etc. In present scenario, there is gradual shift from chemical-based products to ayurvedic beauty products. According to Ayurveda, the concept of beauty includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual elements, when these are in perfect harmony, a person radiates with inner and outer beauty. The secret of Ayurvedic cosmetology is in the surrounding nature. Ayurveda has safe, cost friendly & effective treatment of various dermatological issues i.e. skin care, hair, fairness and glowing skin, removal of post pregnancy stretche marks, foot care, haircare, acne scars etc.

Cosmetics, Varya Mahakashaya, Raktaprasadak

"Review of saundarya prasadhan karma in ayurveda ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.e139-e142, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310332.pdf

"Review of saundarya prasadhan karma in ayurveda ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. ppe139-e142, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310332.pdf