There is evidence of highly advanced ideas of self beautification and cosmetic usages both by men and women, in ancient India. Many of these practices were subtly interwoven with the seasons and the normal rituals of life. Significantly, the use of this science was directed not only towards developing an outwardly pleasant and attractive personality, but towards achieving merit (Punya), Longevity with good health (Aayush and Aarogyam) and happiness.
The ancient use of beauty products is believed to have originated in India, but the earliest records of products and their application dates back to Circa 2500 and 1550 B.C, to the Indus valley civilization. Different Lepas (Masks or applications) were recommended for different seasons for body beautification. The ingredients used during the cold seasons were quite different from those used in warm seasons.
In fact Ashtanga Hridaya offers six different formulations to be used for the six seasons of the year. Similarly special Ayurvedic Tailams and Ghritas were used for facial beautification.
Special ingredients were used for hair washes, hair growth, prevention of falling hair, premature graying, Hair dyes, fragrant hair rinses and fumigants .
Fragrant bath powders and body deodorants also find frequent mention, the ingredients of the above said lepa etc. are best compiled under rasayana drugs category in samhitas and rasayana drugs have specific effects on rasa dhatu. As skin is an Upadhatu of the Raktadhatu , it is a mirror that reflects the qualities of the Raktadhatu (blood) and the Rasadhatu.
The ANANDVED has much more offer in terms of medicaments and healthy practices if followed consistently at an early age.
In this treatment special face massage is done by pressing MARMA points. BESIDES beauty enhancement this will also very good treatment for tinnitus, paralysis, neurotic disorders, migraine, sinusitis..
Mukhalepam is an Ayurvedic Face lift procedure that leaves your skin visibly younger looking and radiant. The treatment starts with a mixture of rose water to cleanse and rehydrate the skin. The face is then massaged with a unique combination of Ayurvedic herbs and Pure Saffron Oil to restore suppleness, nourish the skin and release tension and worry lines. Tiredness and tension are dispelled leaving your complexion blissfully light and refreshed. In the Mukhalepam beauty therapy herbal powder is mixed with cow's milk and applied on the face. This herbal face pack helps to remove wrinkles, pigmentation and black marks, improve the skin tone and imparts a special glow to the face..
