Abstract

DIETARY SPECIFICATIONS FOR COSMATOLOGICAL EFFECT ON SKIN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SKIN: A REVIEW STUDY

*Maheshwari Joshi, Sumeeta Jain and V. G. Patrikar

Abstract

Beauty of person allows one to feel pleasure of satisfaction. Ayurveda always includes the concept of mental & spiritual wellbeing from the concept of beauty. Beauty comes from inside. Ayurveda the word ancient science of health care and healing works on four levels of body, breath, mind and spirit. In Ayurveda Aahar, Vihar, Ritucharya, Dincharya, Sadavruttapalan more emphasis has given on Ahar in context with beautification aspect.[8] According to Acharyas Aahar forms the frame of mind (Annam Vruttikaranam) Ayurveda implies the importance of diet and dietary habits in health the focus has been given on individual aspect “Purusham Purusham Wikshya”.[5] To study the cosmatological effect of diet on skin to study the various types of skin according to Prakruti. To study the diet according to Prakruti. Ayurveda states Trayopstambha as the three absolute factors responsible for maintenance of good health, Physical strength, Vitality of the skin and body.[9] Among Trayopstambha ahar has huge variety in nature according to “Yad pinde tad brahmande” variety of diet is available for different Prakruti. Ideal Ayurvedic strategy for achieving complete beauty care and prevention of ageing, patient should be throughout examined and Prakruti should be evaluated, Manas Prakruti should examine as manas doshas affects the skin health, so that appropriate treatment can be planned according to prakruti. The food enhances vitality, strength and makes body sturdy. Food increases Enthusiasm, Memory, Luster, Ojas and Complexion.[8] This is genuine attempt to review the diet according to various skin types as Aahar form the frame of mind.

Keywords: Beauty, Skin, Ahar, Prakruti, Complexion, Sadavruttapalan.