A Randomised Open Labelled Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Varnya Effect of Manjistha Mukha Lepa and Manjistha Kwath Mukh Prakshalan as an Upkrama of Dincharya

Each person’s definition of beauty is unique. Nowadays, individuals are becoming  more aware of their physical attractiveness.The body’s most visible organ is the skin.

In addition to its structural and functional significance, the skin plays a major role in an individual’s physical and emotional health. Humans have an innate desire to have beautiful, healthy skin.

A gorgeous face attracts us all. We find them attractive, enjoy staring at them, and wish we could own one. What we as humans consider to be "beautiful" has been studied by numerous researchers and others. These characteristics include symmetry, large, evenly spaced eyes, white teeth, a well-proportioned nose, and, of course, a flawless complexion. The most important factor in determining someone’s beauty is their skin tone.

Any external preparation made by combining ayurvedic herbs with water, honey, milketc. Is referred as a ‘Lepa.’(1)

An old-aged Ayurvedic skincare technique called Mukhlepa entails mixing herbs into a paste, applying it evenly to the face and neck, and then leaving it on for fifteen to twenty minutes. It is then cleaned with lukewarm water.It aids in the skin’s exfoliation, which helps the skin tone restore to its original shade. It improves the general vitality and health of the skin.Mukhlepa ought to be a part of one’s Dincharya. By promoting the formation of collagen, improving skin complexion, and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, it helps to lessen the appearance of ageing.(2)

Another such Dincharya procedure is Mukh Prakshalan i.e. using a decoction of water to cleanse face and eyes. Warm water balances the vata and kapha doshas and makes the face more radiant by eliminating dryness, while cold water one the other hand, stops bleeding, reduces acne and leaves the skin looking clear and young. Ayurveda suggests using Shital jala, Billavodakaon by UVA and UVB rays. Additionally, it helps with a variety of allergic disorders, including **eczema, psoriasis, scabies, acne, and zits. It can even be used to treat broken heels.(4)kshaya or Amalaki kshaya to wash your face and eyes. Diseases like Neelika, vyanga,Mukhashosha, Pittika and raktapitta are alleviated by it. Washing face with milkresults in Mukhadoshahara and snigdhata in mukha.(3)The textile industry uses Indian madder, i.e.Manjistha as a natural red coloring ingredient. It is utilized during the processing of arecanut to enhance the astringent flavor of the supari betel nut and lengthen its shelf life. The part that is used is the stem and roots. Nowadays, the entire section is employed in practice. It harmonizes sharp and bitter flavours. Its potency is hot. It is a common ayurvedic medication used to treat skin conditions like dermatitis and eczema.Its botanical name is Rubia cordifolia Linn, and it is a member of the Rubiaceac

family.The plant has high levels of starch, salt, mangistin, grancin, and zenthgin in addition to yellow genoside.The herb is well-known for stimulating the liver and spleen, improving complexion, and purifying the blood.  It also contains flavonoids which inhibits excessive melanin secretion, thus helps in hyperpigmentation and correcting dark spots and even skin tone. It is also utilized as an anti-toxic herb in Chinese medicine.Because of its blood-purifying qualities, which aid in eliminating toxins from the blood, it also aids in the treatment of numerous skin ailments. It lowers the chance of developing wrinkles, blemishes, spots, fine lines, and dark circles, in addition to protecting the skin from oxidative radical damage brought