• Jahnavi B R
• Jayasusmitha
• Jinsha k
• Jaimy jeorge
• Dr Vasanthkumar S R

BACKGROUND- Complimentary and alternative medicine and medical practice (CAM) is a group of diverse health care which include Naturopathic medicine is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body to heal itself so the products present in the nature in its original chemical composition is used to treat the skin ailments like acne vulgaris. Aims and objectives To know the efficiency of facial packs, cinnamon-honey and red sandal wood-rose water to clear the acne vulgaris is to studied. METHODS A total of 300 subjects with acne vulgaris aged 18-25years we screened and after filling inclusion criteria as well as diagnostic criteria (Dermatological quality of life index) 60 subjects were recruited to the study. Pre assessment were made before treatment. Cinnamon honey face pack and red sandalwood rose water face pack for study group 01 and study group 02 respectively given for 20 min everyday in the evening for 2weeks. Post assessment were made after 2weeks of treatment. All the details of the study were explained and informed consent was obtained from subjects. RESULTS From DLQ 1, (acne vulgaris- QOL), LC, photography significant difference were detected in the study group 01. Subjects of both group reported that there is reduction in the acne vulgaris after face pack, post analysis indicate reduction in acne vulgaris and scars more in the study group 01. CONCLUSION Both face packs are effective in treating acne but if we consider time period efficacy. cinnamon honey is more effective as compared to red sandal wood and rose water.

CAM, Acne vulgaris, cinnamon-honey, red sandal wood, rose water, DLQ 1, LC, Photography.

"COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CINNAMON-HONEY AND RED SANDAL WOOD-ROSE WATER FACIAL PACK IN TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.d787-d826, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2076.pdf

"COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CINNAMON-HONEY AND RED SANDAL WOOD-ROSE WATER FACIAL PACK IN TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. ppd787-d826, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2076.pdf