European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF SKIN CARE: A REVIEW ON COSMACEUTICALS AND TRADITIONAL FORMULATION

Dr. Rahul Kumar Gupta*, Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Dr. Anand Pandey, Dr. Maneesh Kumar Gupta and Dr. Umesh Mujhalda

ABSTRACT

Cosmetology now has become one of the vital aspects of parallel medical science. The traditional science of medicine ayurveda also gaining great attention in this field since uses of herbs for beautification increases day by day. The material which is used to improve beauty and preventing early aging effects termed as cosmaceuticals. Cosmaceuticals improve skin texture, complexion, rigidity, reduces wrinkles and offer anti aging effects. Herbal cosmetic product not only possesses cosmetic benefits but also acts as skin nutrient thus restrict early aging effect. The natural material such as; curcumin, ginseng, silymarin, soy, ginkgo biloba, chamomile, licorice and aloe vera offers beneficial effects towards beauty and aging. Herbal constituents present in these plant products such as; essential oils, proteins, alkaloids, vitamins and flavonoids considered responsible for skin wellness. Present paper deals with the ayurveda perspective of cosmaceuticals.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbs, Cosmetology, Cosmaceuticals, Skin care.