Beauty: Beauty: Concept and CareConcept and Care

Vaidya Pawankumar Godatwar Vaidya Pawankumar Godatwar

Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor

NIA, JaipurNIA, Jaipur

“ “SatyamSatyam ShivamShivam Sundaram” Sundaram”

Beauty is in the Beauty is in the eye of the eye of the beholder, and this beholder, and this is never more true is never more true than seen over than seen over time and between time and between different cultures. different cultures.

Over time, our Over time, our concept of beauty concept of beauty seems to fluctuate, seems to fluctuate, particularly particularly concerning people, concerning people, sometimes sometimes favoring rather favoring rather heavy individuals heavy individuals and at other times and at other times very skinny ones. very skinny ones.

In different cultures, In different cultures, parts of the body may parts of the body may be purposefully be purposefully exaggerated in the exaggerated in the name of beauty, the name of beauty, the effects of which might effects of which might even seem grotesque to even seem grotesque to those of another culture. those of another culture.

For example, various For example, various tribes throughout the tribes throughout the world use different world use different methods to lengthen methods to lengthen necks, exaggerate necks, exaggerate mouths, ears and even mouths, ears and even the shape of the head. the shape of the head.

Nevertheless, there does appear to be certain Nevertheless, there does appear to be certain classical concepts of beauty that are not classical concepts of beauty that are not inconsistent with many of our modern views, and inconsistent with many of our modern views, and it would seem that the ancient Indian concepts of it would seem that the ancient Indian concepts of beauty are not very different, at least in regards beauty are not very different, at least in regards to the human form. to the human form.

At the same time, Indians seem to have been At the same time, Indians seem to have been just as influenced by beauty, if not more so, than just as influenced by beauty, if not more so, than we are in our modern world. we are in our modern world.

Beauty is a subject of Socio-medical Beauty is a subject of Socio-medical importance. importance.

From the ancient Indian and Egyptian From the ancient Indian and Egyptian to present, through all cultures and to present, through all cultures and through the span of centuries, through the span of centuries, mankind has been pre-occupied with mankind has been pre-occupied with youth and physical appearance. youth and physical appearance.

Beauty has been admired since time Beauty has been admired since time immemorial.immemorial.

The importance The importance of Beauty and of Beauty and Personality is Personality is increasing now a increasing now a day as it is a day as it is a competitive era. competitive era.

Everyone wants Everyone wants to stand at height to stand at height and they require and they require a distinct a distinct Personality which Personality which differ them from a differ them from a crowd. crowd.

The increased demand of beautification is The increased demand of beautification is evident by number of Beauty contests, evident by number of Beauty contests, Beauty centers, various cosmetic items Beauty centers, various cosmetic items like creams, lotions, powder etc.like creams, lotions, powder etc.

Along with increased demand of beautification, Along with increased demand of beautification, the problems are also increasing which cause the problems are also increasing which cause damage to Beauty or Personality due to damage to Beauty or Personality due to changed life style and polluted atmosphere. changed life style and polluted atmosphere.

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Some Historical insight…Some Historical insight… History of the Ayurvedic concept of Beauty may History of the Ayurvedic concept of Beauty may

be understood by different subdivisions as –be understood by different subdivisions as – Prevedic kalaPrevedic kala Vedic kalaVedic kala Brahmana kalaBrahmana kala Samhita kalaSamhita kala Samgraha kalaSamgraha kala Madhya kalaMadhya kala Modern PeriodModern Period

Prevedic kalaPrevedic kala : :Some archeological investigations provide Some archeological investigations provide

the evidences of ‘Mohenjodaro’ and the evidences of ‘Mohenjodaro’ and ‘Harrapa’ culture where some articles ‘Harrapa’ culture where some articles prove their cosmetic importance. prove their cosmetic importance.

The specimens like ‘Shilajitu’, Kajala’ and The specimens like ‘Shilajitu’, Kajala’ and ‘Mirrors’ indicate that the aesthetic sense ‘Mirrors’ indicate that the aesthetic sense prevailed in that period.prevailed in that period.

Vedic kalaVedic kala : :

In Vedic literature many references can be In Vedic literature many references can be elicited in this direction. In ‘Rigveda’ description elicited in this direction. In ‘Rigveda’ description of the Lepa (local application) of following herbs of the Lepa (local application) of following herbs is found – is found –

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In ‘Atharvaveda’ many other mantras highlight In ‘Atharvaveda’ many other mantras highlight the significance of improving the Varna, the the significance of improving the Varna, the Kesha, the Intellect, the Lusture and the Glowing Kesha, the Intellect, the Lusture and the Glowing

appearance of the body.appearance of the body.

Bramhana kalaBramhana kala : :

There is a description about beautification There is a description about beautification which is also available in Purana like which is also available in Purana like ‘Suryapurana’, ‘Shivapurana’ etc. Some of the ‘Suryapurana’, ‘Shivapurana’ etc. Some of the lines are dedicated for the purpose of lines are dedicated for the purpose of beautification and improving the health. beautification and improving the health.

In ‘Garuda purana’(In ‘Garuda purana’(G.P.Ka.1G.P.Ka.1) various ) various beautifying yoga like ‘Mukhakantikara Lepa’, beautifying yoga like ‘Mukhakantikara Lepa’, ‘Kesha Vardhaka yoga’, ‘Keshakrishnikarana ‘Kesha Vardhaka yoga’, ‘Keshakrishnikarana Yoga’ etc. are mentioned. Yoga’ etc. are mentioned.

Astrological point of view, description of Astrological point of view, description of Beauty of male and female body organs is also Beauty of male and female body organs is also given in it (given in it (G. P. Ka. 1 chap.63G. P. Ka. 1 chap.63).).

Ramayana and MahabharataRamayana and Mahabharata : :

The two great epics ‘Ramayana’ and The two great epics ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’ give ample description about ‘Mahabharata’ give ample description about Beauty of important personalities like Beauty of important personalities like ‘Ramachandra’, ‘Sita’, ‘Nakula’, ‘Sahdeva’ etc. ‘Ramachandra’, ‘Sita’, ‘Nakula’, ‘Sahdeva’ etc. ‘Lord Ramachandra’ during his 14 years exile ‘Lord Ramachandra’ during his 14 years exile in the forest was using the latex from the in the forest was using the latex from the Banyan tree for the purpose of dressing his Banyan tree for the purpose of dressing his hair (hair (Ramacharita Manas : AranyakandaRamacharita Manas : Aranyakanda). ).

In the ‘Anushasan Parva of Mahabharata for In the ‘Anushasan Parva of Mahabharata for acquiring Beauty and popularity, one has to be acquiring Beauty and popularity, one has to be doing Chandrayana Vrata in ‘Magasirsha doing Chandrayana Vrata in ‘Magasirsha Masa’ has been mentioned.Masa’ has been mentioned.

Narration of the bride Narration of the bride ‘Draupadi’ during the ‘Draupadi’ during the time of ‘Swayamvara’ time of ‘Swayamvara’ and her role as and her role as ‘Sairandhri’ or an ‘Sairandhri’ or an aesthetician is another aesthetician is another example outlaying the example outlaying the extent of cosmetic sense extent of cosmetic sense which existed in that which existed in that period.period.

Samhita kalaSamhita kala : : Samhitas have stressed upon good looking Samhitas have stressed upon good looking

personality (external appearance) of the ‘Physician’, personality (external appearance) of the ‘Physician’, ‘Attendants’ and the ‘Patients’. ‘Attendants’ and the ‘Patients’.

Various terms like Sumukha, Sudarshana, Subhaga Various terms like Sumukha, Sudarshana, Subhaga etc. have been used in Ayurveda (etc. have been used in Ayurveda (Ch.Vi.8/96Ch.Vi.8/96) and ) and their relation has been established with the types of their relation has been established with the types of Prakriti, Sara, Samhanana, Pramana etc.Prakriti, Sara, Samhanana, Pramana etc.

More over, the description of Dinacharya and More over, the description of Dinacharya and Ritucharya also indicates the cosmetic sense of that Ritucharya also indicates the cosmetic sense of that period (period (Ch. Su.6Ch. Su.6). ).

The description of dietary regimens and Pathya-The description of dietary regimens and Pathya-Apathya is also one of the important factors which Apathya is also one of the important factors which are considered for enhancement of Beauty. are considered for enhancement of Beauty.

Ayurveda considers the importance of Ayurveda considers the importance of Beauty irrespective of age or sex, Beauty irrespective of age or sex,

equal importance to health along with equal importance to health along with Beauty. Beauty.

Only healthy body and mind fulfills criteria Only healthy body and mind fulfills criteria of a beautiful person. of a beautiful person.

Charaka has grouped different herbs according Charaka has grouped different herbs according to their effects such as Varnya, Keshya, to their effects such as Varnya, Keshya, Vayasthapana etc. which add to the Beauty of Vayasthapana etc. which add to the Beauty of an individual (an individual (Ch.Su.4/8Ch.Su.4/8).).

Many hygienic performances like Abhyanga, Many hygienic performances like Abhyanga, Snana, Lepa etc. are stated to have Snana, Lepa etc. are stated to have beautification of the physique and the psyche beautification of the physique and the psyche also (also (Ch.Su.5/93-94Ch.Su.5/93-94). ).

Certain dietary regimens are also indicative of Certain dietary regimens are also indicative of importance of food in creating and maintaining importance of food in creating and maintaining Beauty. Beauty.

‘‘Astauninditiya adhyaya’ explains and demarks Astauninditiya adhyaya’ explains and demarks the limitation of the healthy outlook, unhealthy the limitation of the healthy outlook, unhealthy outlook and sense of Beauty in it. (outlook and sense of Beauty in it. (Ch.Su.21/3Ch.Su.21/3) )

‘‘22 Upkramas’ explained under the 22 Upkramas’ explained under the heading of ‘Vaikritapaham’ as Alepana, heading of ‘Vaikritapaham’ as Alepana, Pariseka, Utsadana, Pandukarma, Roma Pariseka, Utsadana, Pandukarma, Roma sanjanana etc. (sanjanana etc. (SU.Chi.1/68-78SU.Chi.1/68-78). ).

Elaborate discriptiopn of ‘Kshudra Rogas’ Elaborate discriptiopn of ‘Kshudra Rogas’ ((SU.Ni.13SU.Ni.13) which are fundamentally ) which are fundamentally related to Cosmetic science also support related to Cosmetic science also support aesthetic sense of that period. aesthetic sense of that period.

More over, Sushruta was the first person More over, Sushruta was the first person who established ‘Plastic Surgery’ like who established ‘Plastic Surgery’ like ‘Auroplasty’ and ‘Rhinoplasty’. ‘Auroplasty’ and ‘Rhinoplasty’. ((SU.Su.16/5-6SU.Su.16/5-6))

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‘‘Kamasutra’Kamasutra’ Physical Beauty especially of Physical Beauty especially of

females is described. females is described.

In Kamasutra four types of In Kamasutra four types of females as ‘Padmini’, females as ‘Padmini’, ‘Chitrini’, ‘Sankhini’ and ‘Chitrini’, ‘Sankhini’ and ‘Hastini’ along with their ‘Hastini’ along with their characteristic are described. characteristic are described.

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‘‘Surupa’, ‘Yauvanastha’ ‘Vasya’. Surupa’, ‘Yauvanastha’ ‘Vasya’. ‘Sikshita Stri’ is said to be ‘Vrisyatama’ ‘Sikshita Stri’ is said to be ‘Vrisyatama’ where ‘Surupa’ and ‘Yauvanastha’ where ‘Surupa’ and ‘Yauvanastha’ stands for beautiful young lady and stands for beautiful young lady and ‘Sikshita’ indicates the complete ‘Sikshita’ indicates the complete knowledge about ‘64 kalas’.knowledge about ‘64 kalas’.

SANSKRIT LITERATURE SANSKRIT LITERATURE

The references regarding the Beauty and The references regarding the Beauty and the Cosmetics are innumerable in the the Cosmetics are innumerable in the Sanskrit literature, particularly in the works Sanskrit literature, particularly in the works of ‘Kalidas’.of ‘Kalidas’.

The heroine Shakuntala was The heroine Shakuntala was using different flowers and using different flowers and leaves as ornaments; it leaves as ornaments; it indicates how the lady was indicates how the lady was beautifying herself for good beautifying herself for good looking appearance. looking appearance.

Especially Ingudi fruit was Especially Ingudi fruit was used to enhance Beauty, as used to enhance Beauty, as antiseptic and for ulcer antiseptic and for ulcer healing (Vranaropan). healing (Vranaropan). ((Abhi.Sha.4/3Abhi.Sha.4/3))

Kalidas has mentioned a complete description about Kalidas has mentioned a complete description about Beauty of a young lady. Beauty of a young lady.

He had not given importance to only physical Beauty but He had not given importance to only physical Beauty but also mentioned virtues of heroine Shakuntala by also mentioned virtues of heroine Shakuntala by describing her love and caring nature towards plants and describing her love and caring nature towards plants and animals, obedient to her father, having cool, serene and animals, obedient to her father, having cool, serene and adjustable nature. adjustable nature.

Thus physical, mental and spiritual Beauty was Thus physical, mental and spiritual Beauty was considered as a complete Beauty of lady.considered as a complete Beauty of lady.

Kalidas has used following synonyms for describing Kalidas has used following synonyms for describing Beauty as-Beauty as-

ManoharManohar Shobha Shobha RatnaRatna PriyadarshanaPriyadarshana LavanyaLavanya KantiKanti Subhaga etc.Subhaga etc.

Kalidas has also mentioned sun light (ultra violet) Kalidas has also mentioned sun light (ultra violet) as a factor destroying Beauty and the drugs like as a factor destroying Beauty and the drugs like Ushira, Chandana for local application to protect Ushira, Chandana for local application to protect the skin in summer. (the skin in summer. (Abhi.Sha.3/10Abhi.Sha.3/10))

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weight of the hips weight of the hips Slightly bent by her full Slightly bent by her full

bosombosom She is first and the best She is first and the best

in the creation of the in the creation of the female by the creator.female by the creator.

““As long as we are not living in harmonyAs long as we are not living in harmony

with nature and our constitution, wewith nature and our constitution, we

can not expect ourselves to be really healed.can not expect ourselves to be really healed.

Ayurveda gives us the means.”Ayurveda gives us the means.”

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Ayurveda is not only the science of medicines Ayurveda is not only the science of medicines but it is the science of the life and such all the but it is the science of the life and such all the facts of life are dealt with in Ayurveda. facts of life are dealt with in Ayurveda.

The Cosmetic approach in Ayurveda is related to The Cosmetic approach in Ayurveda is related to the healthy status of the body as well as mind. the healthy status of the body as well as mind. ((Ch.Su.1/41Ch.Su.1/41) )

More precisely it can be said that physical, More precisely it can be said that physical, mental and spiritual Beauty as a combined unit mental and spiritual Beauty as a combined unit projects the Cosmetic sense of Ayurveda.projects the Cosmetic sense of Ayurveda.

Maharshi Sushruta has described ‘Swastha Maharshi Sushruta has described ‘Swastha Purusha’ as a person has equilibrium of the Purusha’ as a person has equilibrium of the Doshas and the Agni with balanced and specific Doshas and the Agni with balanced and specific functioning of the Dhatu and Malas reflecting the functioning of the Dhatu and Malas reflecting the physical health, pleasant condition of mind, soul physical health, pleasant condition of mind, soul and senses is the mental factor constituting the and senses is the mental factor constituting the health (health (SU.Su.15/41SU.Su.15/41). ).

Both the states lead to the healthy Personality Both the states lead to the healthy Personality which is the basis of Beauty. which is the basis of Beauty.

The description available in Ayurvedic The description available in Ayurvedic texts in context of Cosmetology in general texts in context of Cosmetology in general and healthy personalities can be mainly and healthy personalities can be mainly categorized into three divisions as –categorized into three divisions as –

Factors determining Beauty.Factors determining Beauty.Factors contributing towards Beauty.Factors contributing towards Beauty.Factors improving Beauty.Factors improving Beauty.

Factors determining BeautyFactors determining Beauty

PrakritiPrakriti in generalized way in generalized way

Sara can be said as factorsSara can be said as factors

SamhananaSamhanana determining Beauty.determining Beauty.

SkinSkin

VarnaVarna from the generalfrom the general

PrabhaPrabha aspect.aspect.

ChhayaChhaya

Pramana of various Angavayavas determines the organic Pramana of various Angavayavas determines the organic Beauty.Beauty.

Dirghayu Lakshanas described in texts give the aesthetic Dirghayu Lakshanas described in texts give the aesthetic sense and fundamental base of Personality and Beauty. sense and fundamental base of Personality and Beauty.

Factors contributing towards Factors contributing towards BeautyBeauty

1.1. Dosha, Dhatu in their normal functioning Dosha, Dhatu in their normal functioning status contribute to maintain the Beauty. status contribute to maintain the Beauty.

2.2. ‘Agni’ in equilibrium state, by digestion and ‘Agni’ in equilibrium state, by digestion and metabolism produces Bala, Varna, Ojas, Dhi, metabolism produces Bala, Varna, Ojas, Dhi, Dhriti, Smriti etc.Dhriti, Smriti etc.

3. Similarly Matrijadi Shad Bhavas and 3. Similarly Matrijadi Shad Bhavas and Panchamahabhautic combinations contribute in Panchamahabhautic combinations contribute in creating inherent Beauty.creating inherent Beauty.

4.4. Age, Sex, Religion, Race and Age, Sex, Religion, Race and anthropology also have considerable impact anthropology also have considerable impact upon the Beauty.upon the Beauty.

Factors Improving BeautyFactors Improving Beauty

Ayurveda elaborates description of adjuvants like –Ayurveda elaborates description of adjuvants like –→ → DinacharyaDinacharya→ → RitucharyaRitucharya→ → Achara RasayanaAchara Rasayana→ → Various methods in the form of internal medicines like Various methods in the form of internal medicines like

MahakashayaMahakashaya → → Surgical treatment like Plastic surgery, Surgical treatment like Plastic surgery,

VaikritapahamVaikritapaham → → Diet as Hitatam, Matravat, Sadapathya dravyas Diet as Hitatam, Matravat, Sadapathya dravyas → → Medicines like Rasayana, Ghrita, Taila etc are Medicines like Rasayana, Ghrita, Taila etc are

abundantly available.abundantly available.

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World Health Day

April 7

WHD - APRIL 7,2002

Epidemiological Shift due to -

Rapid Transition in Life styles

Reduced Physical Activity

Changing Diets

Emphasis- importance of fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Theme- The need for, and the beneficial effects of, physical activity

Slogan - “AGITA MUNDO – Move for Health”. 

WHD - APRIL 7,2002

WHO DefinitionWHO Definition

- - state of complete physical, state of complete physical, mental and social well being and mental and social well being and not merely an absence of disease not merely an absence of disease or infirmity (WHO,1948).or infirmity (WHO,1948).

Definition by WHO study group (1957)Definition by WHO study group (1957)

a.a.                                there is no obvious evidence of there is no obvious evidence of disease, and that a person is functioning disease, and that a person is functioning normally, conforming within normal limits normally, conforming within normal limits of variation to the standard health criteria of variation to the standard health criteria accepted for one's age, sex, community accepted for one's age, sex, community and geographic region andand geographic region and

b.b.                                The several organs of the body The several organs of the body are functioning adequately in themselves are functioning adequately in themselves and in relation to each other, which implies and in relation to each other, which implies an equilibrium or homeostasis- a condition an equilibrium or homeostasis- a condition relatively stable but which may vary as relatively stable but which may vary as human beings adapt to internal and human beings adapt to internal and external stimuli.external stimuli.

Susthu nirvikaratvena avatishthate iti Swasthah, tasya bhavah Swasthyam

-Chakrapani

WHO Definition has been amplified to include the ability to lead a "socially and economically productive life"

-(WHO, 1978,Health for all, sr.no.1).

SwasthyaSama Doshah samâgnischa samadhâtu malakriyâh

Prasannâtmendriyah Manah Swastha ityabhidhiyate.

(Su.sû.15/41)

Beauty care-

Taccha Nityam Prayunjita Swâsthyam yenanuvartate

Ajâtanâm vikâranâmanutpattikaram cha yat. ( Cha. Su.5/13)

a. Kshiya mâna Sharira Poshana

b. Pratyavâya hetu parihâra

Ayurvedic approach to health & beauty care

Dina-charyâ

Ritu-Charyâ

Sad-vrittâ

Roga- anutpâdaniya

Anagata bâdhâ Pratishedha

Rasâyana

Vâjikarana

Attainment

Preservation

Promotion

Maintenance

Monitoring

Restoration

of-

Ahara

Nidra

ShariraB r ahma c ha r

ya

Ahara (Diet)

Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana

(8 specific factors related to Diet)

Prakriti

Karana

Samyoga

Rashi

Desha

Kala

Upayoga Samstha

Upayokta

Nidra (Sleep)

Recurring natural function of the body

Sleep provides:

Healthy body

Strength

Virility

Sharpened Senses

Long Life

Nidra (Sleep)Nidra (Sleep)

Untimely & inadequate Sleep

Fatigue

Weakness

Sterility

Numbed Senses

Other illnesses

Studies show that when people work at night, their biorhythms adapt only partially.

Night shift work has negative effects on work performance, health and social well-being,sleep, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, reproductive Systems and psyche.

- [Weibel, L., Follenius, M., and Brandenberger, G. (1999) Biologic rhythms: their changes in night-shift workers, Presse Med, 28(5), 252-258 (Feb 6)].

--[Scott, A.J., and LaDou, J. (1990) Shiftwork: effects on sleep and health with recommendations for medical surveillance and screening. Occupational Medicine, 5(2), 273-299 (Apr-Jun); Luna, T.D. (1997) Air traffic controller

shiftwork: what are the implications for aviation safety?

Normal Sleep pattern

Day

Various activities

Night

Sleep

Disturbance in Normal Sleep pattern

Day

Sleep

Kapha

Body more unctuous

Night

Awaken

Vata

Dryness in body

Brahmacharya

Naishtika

Controlled Sex

Protection from Veneral Diseases, AIDS

Mental peace, Concentration, Education

Vaivahika

Regulated Sex

Follow daily & Seasonal Routine

Good health & spiritual Wellbeing

Fundamental principles of Ayurveda

APPROACH

TO

BEAUTY

CARE

SwasthasyaSwasthyaRakshanam

AturasyaVikaraPrashamana

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter Depression

Lethargy

Weight gain

- Rosenthal (1984)

Shitena yuktâh snigdhâdhyah kurvate shleshmanaschayam (A.H.su.12/21)Shleshmâgni sadana prasekâlasya gauravam…

Prevalence of SAD- up to 10% of the general population

SAD becomes rare above the age of 50 (Predominance of Vâta in Old age).

[Gysin, F., Gysin, F., and Gross, F. (1997) Winter depression and phototherapy. The state of the art. Acta Med Port, 10(12), 887-893 (Dec)].

Underlying mechanisms - environmental variables, e.g. climate, latitude, light, and changes in neurotransmitter function that occur naturally with the seasons may be important

-[Attar-Levy, D. (1998) Seasonal depression. Therapie, 53(5), 489-498 (Sep-Oct)].

Exposure to bright artificial light in the morning has been found effective in the treatment of SAD

This treatment has an effect on biological rhythms, helping the person to remain in synchrony with the daily light-dark cycle. [Increase in surya component of Pitta as opposed to the soma component of Kapha.]

[Partonen, T., and Lonnqvist, J. (1998) Seasonal affective disorder. Lancet, 352(9137), 1369-1374 (Oct 24)].

Om udwayam tamasaspari swah pashyanta uttaram. Devam devatra

suryamaganma jyotiruttamam

In adult vertebrates there are three significant clocks: the retina , the pineal gland and the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus. In human beings, it seems that the suprachiasmatic nucleus is the main clock driving cyclical changes such as temperature variations.

- [Takahashi, J.S. (1996) Ion channels get the message. Nature, 382, 117-118].

The retina - Seat of Alochaka Pitta

The pineal gland - Seat of Tarpaka Kapha

The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus- Vayustantra yantra dharah,Pranodansamanavyanapanatma, pravartakascheshta ucchavachanam, niyantapraneta cha manasah, Sarvendriyanamabhivodha….

-( Cha.su. 12/8)

Many of the physiological processes within us follow circadian rhythms. This rhythmicity derives from an internal biological clock as well as our rhythmic environment and rhythmic habits. Generally, there is a synchrony between these different processes and influences, but this can be disrupted by irregular hours of work and by long-distance travel, producing undesirable side-effects

-[Minors, D.S., and Waterhouse, J.M. (1987) Circadian rhythms and their application to occupational health and medicine. Rev Environmental Health, 7(1-2), 1-64 (Jan-Jun)].review. Aviation and Space Environmental Medicine, 68(1), 69-79 (Jan); Costa, G. (1999) Shift work and health, Med Lav, 90(6), 739-751 (Nov-Dec)].

Disturbance of Circadian Rhythms

Bio rhythms of people working at night adapt only partially

Evidence Shows that night work has negative effect on-

Health

Work performance

Social Well being

Sleep

gastrointestinal, cardiovascular & reproductive systems

Psyche

AROMASAROMAS COLOURSCOLOURS SOUNDSSOUNDS GEMSGEMS

““Matter is energy and what seems solid is Matter is energy and what seems solid is but a static appearance of innumerable but a static appearance of innumerable subtle moving forces.” David Frawleysubtle moving forces.” David Frawley

AbhyangaAbhyangaCare of individual body partsCare of individual body parts

Rejuvenation programme for the skinRejuvenation programme for the skin 1.1. Sun protectionSun protection : :

Avoid sun exposure, proper sun-screener with SPF Avoid sun exposure, proper sun-screener with SPF > 15.> 15.

2.2. Daily skin careDaily skin care : : Cleansing, Moisturizers. Cleansing, Moisturizers.

3.3. Systemic therapySystemic therapy :: Adequate nutrition (proteins and iron), anti Adequate nutrition (proteins and iron), anti oxidants (Vitamins A, C, E and minerals). oxidants (Vitamins A, C, E and minerals).

4.4. Cosmeceuticals : Cosmeceuticals : Alpha hydroxyl acid, Tretinoins, Hydroquinones.Alpha hydroxyl acid, Tretinoins, Hydroquinones.

5.5. Habits : Habits : Adequate sleep and fluid intake, reduce / avoid smoking. Adequate sleep and fluid intake, reduce / avoid smoking.

6.6. Non surgical therapy : Non surgical therapy : Massage, Face packs and masks, Iontophoresis, Massage, Face packs and masks, Iontophoresis, antigravity exercise, ESS for wrinkles, Toning and Facelift.antigravity exercise, ESS for wrinkles, Toning and Facelift.

7.7. Surgical therapy : Surgical therapy : Chemical peeling ( Glycolic or TCA), LASER, Chemical peeling ( Glycolic or TCA), LASER, dermabration, dermal fillers, face lifts, blephroplasty etc.dermabration, dermal fillers, face lifts, blephroplasty etc.

Facial TreatmentFacial Treatment

Cleansing : Ubtans etc.Cleansing : Ubtans etc. Oleation MassageOleation Massage Herbal Steam or CompressHerbal Steam or Compress Gentle ScrubGentle Scrub Cleansing or Nutrifying MaskCleansing or Nutrifying Mask ToningToning MoisturisingMoisturising HydratingHydrating Make-up Make-up

Some important herbs used in Some important herbs used in beauty carebeauty care

Kinshuka pushpa Kinshuka pushpa Butea monospermaButea monosperma Rakta Chandana Rakta Chandana Pterocarpus santalinusPterocarpus santalinus LakshaLaksha Schleichera oleosa Schleichera oleosa Manjishtha Manjishtha Rubia cordifoliaRubia cordifolia UshiraUshira Vetiveria zizanioidisVetiveria zizanioidis Padmaka Padmaka Prunus cerasoidesPrunus cerasoides NilottpalNilottpal Nymphaea nouchaliNymphaea nouchali Nyagrodhapada Nyagrodhapada Ficus bengalensisFicus bengalensis Plakshamoola Plakshamoola Ficus lacorFicus lacor Padma Padma Nelunbo nuciferaNelunbo nucifera Madayantika Madayantika Lawsonia inermisLawsonia inermis HaridraHaridra Curcuma longaCurcuma longa Daruharidra Daruharidra Berberis aristataBerberis aristata SarivaSariva Hemidesmus indicusHemidesmus indicus PatangPatang Caesalpinia sappan Linn. Caesalpinia sappan Linn. KesaraKesara Crocus sativus Crocus sativus

Name of the Name of the Chemical Chemical PropertyPropertyDrug Drug ConstitutesConstitutes

SarivaSariva Saponin, Tannin Saponin, Tannin AstringentAstringentYashtimadhuYashtimadhu GlycyrrhizineGlycyrrhizine DemulcentDemulcentHaridraHaridra Curcumin Curcumin Colouring agentColouring agentNyagrodha Nyagrodha Whole plant Whole plant AstringentAstringentNilotpal Nilotpal Palmitic, oliec,Palmitic, oliec, Llinolenic, Linoleic acid Llinolenic, Linoleic acid EmollientEmollientManjishtha Manjishtha Manjishthin, Purpin,Manjishthin, Purpin,

Pseudopurpin, Xanthopurpurin Colouring Pseudopurpin, Xanthopurpurin Colouring agentagent

Patanga Patanga Glycine, Palmiticacid, Stearic,Glycine, Palmiticacid, Stearic, Linoleic, Oleic acid Linoleic, Oleic acid Emollient, AstringentEmollient, Astringent

Kumkuma Kumkuma Palmitic, Oleic, Linoleic acid Palmitic, Oleic, Linoleic acid EmollientEmollient

Ushira Ushira Aromatic, CoolingAromatic, Cooling

““A Good Face Is the Best Letter of RecommendationA Good Face Is the Best Letter of Recommendation

AndAnd

The Cheek Is Apter Than The Tongue To Tell The Cheek Is Apter Than The Tongue To Tell Errand.”Errand.”

Shakespeare.Shakespeare.

““Life is a mirror.Life is a mirror.

If you frown at it, it frowns back.If you frown at it, it frowns back.

If you smile, it returns the greeting.”If you smile, it returns the greeting.”

ThackerayThackeray