A REVIEW ON VAR YA DASEMANI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COSMECEUTICALS

Cosmeceuticals refers to the combination of cosmetic and pharmaceuticals. These have ingredients that can influence biological function of skin and claims to improve skin care, texture, complexion, reducing wrinkles and anti-aging. Nowadays cosmeceuticals are the fastest rising part of natural perso...

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Published in:Global journal of research on medicinal plants and indigenous medicine 2012-01, Vol.1 (1), p.14
Main Authors: Nitin, Ujjaliya B L, Remadevi, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Ayurvedic medicine
Cosmetics industry
Disease prevention
Eczema
Free radicals
Nutrition research
Skin
Studies
Wound healing
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Summary:Cosmeceuticals refers to the combination of cosmetic and pharmaceuticals. These have ingredients that can influence biological function of skin and claims to improve skin care, texture, complexion, reducing wrinkles and anti-aging. Nowadays cosmeceuticals are the fastest rising part of natural personal care industry. It is observed that extensive uses of chemically derived cosmetic products harm the skin permanently. This awareness increases the demand of Ayurvedic or organic herbal cosmetics which itself have therapeutic effect. These herbals contain essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, proteins, vitamins and trace minerals which can exhibit skin care as well as anti-aging effect. Ayurveda, the science of life has talked about skin care, hair care and other aspect of cosmetics. Literary review of Caraka Sa)hita provides a unique combination, Var-ya daoeemani for this purpose. It is being used in practice for treating skin ailments and to impart bright colour to the skin. Drugs of this daoeemani have been explored for various skin care functions. The outcomes of scientific studies show significance of this daoeemani in the diseases of skin, as chemo preventive and to maintain the youthfulness of the skin. Present paper deals with concept of skin and anti-aging concept in Ayurveda with description of Var-ya daoeemani on the basis of scientific findings and Ayurvedic approach. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2277-4289