A critical review on Skin Care Routine according to Ayurveda

Authors

  • Channabasavva D. Totad Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kriya Shareera, JSS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
  • Santoshkumar B. Utlaskar Associate Professor, Dept. of Samhita & Siddhanta, JSS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Keywords:

Twacha, Skin, Skin Care, Ayurveda

Abstract

Twacha is also called (skin) which covers the entire body. Skin is the largest organ plays an important role in maintaining normal physiological conditions in human. So, a detailed study of Twak is important as it is the seat for all Twacha Rogas. Ayurveda ancient science has noticed its characteristics many years back. This article highlights known and lesser known skin functions, their modality in patient health status, and it is a boon for Ayurvedic diagnostic methodology, which is described in detail in this article.

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Published

2023-02-15

How to Cite

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Channabasavva D. Totad, Santoshkumar B. Utlaskar. A critical review on Skin Care Routine according to Ayurveda. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2023 Feb. 15 [cited 2025 Oct. 2];8(1):133-6. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/2230

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Review Article