EKALA DRAVYA CHIKITSA FOR SKIN CARE IN CHARAK SAMHITA

*Dr. Megha Bahuguna and Dr. Shivam Vaidh

Ayurvedic way of skin care and cosmetology dates back to the Indus valley civilization and is being used in our human community from ancient time. It is now gaining importance and attention in the beautification, skin care and to cure the skin ailments. In last few decades, the use of cosmetics has increased exponentially not only among female but also in male population and play an important role in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sector. In the ancient classical texts of Ayurveda there are several references of numerous medicinal plants and mode of applications of their processed formulation for enhancing complexion, treating acne, treating dark patches, curing boils and carbuncles, etc. Consideration in this field can be helpful in making the herbs more acceptable, precious, life saving and economy promoter for the mankind.