Abstract

Nowdays, there’s a worldwide trend towards the utilization of herbal merchandise and therefore the adoption of additional natural fashion. Herbal cosmetics are cosmetics containing a bioactive element or a medicine. The usage of Phytochemicals derived from a variety of botanicals serves two purposes :- 1. For the care of body and its elements. 2. The presence of botanic ingredients influence biological performances of skin and supply nutrients necessary for the healthy skin. Acne, blackheads, pimples and dark circles are very common among today’s youth and people that suffer from it. Skin disorders are sometimes caused by blood pollutants, in line with Ayurveda, Impurities within the blood are the foremost common explanation of skin problems. Ayurveda describes a variety of herbs and remedies for blood purification. The herbal paste are used to cure skin conditions like pimples, scars, blemishes, facial hair reduce naturally and pigmentation on the face referred to as “Mukha lepa”(face pack) in Ayurveda.

Keywords

Introduction

       
           
       
 Methods Of Lepa Application

The drugs should be uniformly mixed with water/gulabjala.                                          If skin is dry then add few drops of honey to the mixture.

Thickness Of Mukha Lepa

One fourth, one third and half angula pramana is the thickness of the lepa respectively for doshaghna lepa, vishaghna lepa and varnya lepa. (one angula= 1.5cm approx)

Time For Lepa Application

Lepa should not be applied at night nor should it be allowed to stay on after it dries up.

Direction Of Lepa Application

Lepa should be gently rubbed in an upward to opposite direction of hair over the skin to make the action of application and effective.

Procedure After Application Of Mukha Lepa

1. Lepa should be allowed to remain till it becomes dry; if left dry, it vitiates the complexion of the skin.
2. It should be removed after moistening and when removed, the face should be anointed with oil.
3. The person should avoid day sleep, exercise talk, exposure to fire and sunlight, sorrow and anger.

Contraindiction And Mukha Lepa

1. It should not be applied to persons suffering from pinasa (rhinorrhoea), Arjirna (indigestion), immediately after Nasya Karma (nasal drop), Hanugraha (lock jaw), Arochaka (anorexia) and after keeping awake the previous night.

Benefits And Mukhlepa   

If properly applied, it cures Vyanga (blackish hyper pigmentation of faces), wrinkles, acne, (yauvan pidika), Reduce facial hair growth, Nilika (bluish hyper pigmentation), lightening the spots and give clear glow skin.

CONCLUSION

Herbal face packs or masks are used to stimulate blood circulation, rejuvenates the muscles and help to maintain the elasticity of the skin and remove dirt from skin pores. The recent interest of consumers in herbal cosmetics has been stimulated by the declines of faith in modern cosmetics, the belief that plant based cosmetics products are superiors to man-made synthetic cosmetics and the reference to successful historical used by different cultures. These reasons have contributed to the increased acceptance as well as manufacture of herbal cosmetics. Uses of Mukha Lepa increase beauty and imparts freshness. It is better to avoid synthetic chemical based cosmetics products and uses the natural substance and products. It will make skin healthy, prevent from skin diseases and improve complexion. Herbal face packs  increases the fairness  and smoothness of skin, also able to cure wrinkles, dark circles, pimples, reduce unwanted facial hair etc. In the global market, herbal formulations are in high demand. Thus, we tried to formulate a herbal face pack complying to all the guidelines suggested by the literature.

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