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Aswathy. P Aravind S, Ayurvedic Concept of Wellness P a g e | 91 Editorial . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga An International Peer Reviewed Journal for Ayurveda & Yoga Management of Skin Allergy Due to Cosmetic Products -A Conceptual Study Dr. Monika Sharma 1 Dr. Rajveer Sason2, Dr. Sandeep Charak3 ICV-70.44- ISRA-1.318 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4 1. Ph.D Scholar, P.G Department of Agad tantra Nia Jaipur Rajasthan. 2. Ph.D Scholar, P.G Department of Agad tantra Nia Jaipur Rajasthan. 3. Assistance Professor, Dept. of Agad Tantra, GAMC, Jammu & Kashmir. Corresponding Author :- Dr. Monika Sharma Ph.D Scholar, P.G Department of Agad tantra Nia Jaipur Rajasthan, Email: [email protected] Article received on 2nd April 2021 Article Accepted 20th April 2021 Article published 30th April 2021 ABSTRACT: - Beauty is a subject of social medical importance. Every person wants to stand at height and they require distinct personality which differ them from a crowd. People are using cosmetic products use for curing their skin problems and to maintain the skin appearance and beauty. Allergic reactions due to cosmetics may be delayed type reactions such as photo allergic contact dermatitis and immediate type reactions, that is contact dermatitis. Prick test is gold standard for diagnosis of allergy produce by cosmetic products. According to Ayurveda, if the body balance is maintained no allergic reactions are possible. All Skin disease have been described under Kustha (Psoriasis). Present paper highlights skin allergy produces by cosmetic products and its management through Ayurveda. Keywords-Skin allergy, Cosmetic product, Management This work is licensed under a creative attribution -Non-commercial-No derivatives 4.0 International License commons How to cite this article: - Dr. Monika Sharma ,Dr.Rajveer Sason, Management of Skin Allergy Due to Cosmetic Products -A Conceptual Study IRJAY, April: 2021, Vol-4, Issue- 4;91-96 ; Doi: https://doi.org/10.47223/IRJAY.2021.4407 ISSN NO. 2581-785X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION P a g e | 92 Editorial . INTRODUCTION Cosmetics are made up of a combination of Cosmetic word was derived from the Greek chemical compounds derived from either word “Kosm tikos” meaning the power.1 natural or synthetic sources. Cleansers, toners, Allergy or altered immune response is one of serums, moisturisers, and balms formulated for the deleterious effects of the immune system.2 skin care can be used to cleanse, exfoliate, and Concerns about the harmful effects of some protect the skin while also replenishing it; cosmetics on women were highlighted in the cosmetics designed for more general personal 1930s as the cosmetics industry started care, such as shampoo and body wash, can be registering huge growth and entering into the used to cleanse, exfoliate, and protect the skin 5 daily of an immense number of women and while also replenishing it. therefore drawing interest to consider their Skin allergy due to cosmetics potentialities for good or ill (Carleton, 1933).3 Allergies affect a large number of people, and A review of cosmetic powders, lipsticks, cold they may strike at any age. Allergic reactions creams, vanishing creams, depilatories, wrinkle are an overreaction of the immune system to removers, hair dyes and hair lotions indicated toxins that are otherwise harmless. An allergen that most of the cosmetics used at the time had can cause the immune system to produce unacceptable levels of toxic substances such as chemical substances such antibodies, which lead, bismuth, eosin, mercury, radioactive trigger allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies, substances, copper, silver, nickel, cobalt, such as those caused by pollen from blooming 6 paraphenylendiamine and resorcin among plants, are common. others.4 In Ayurveda no direct reference of Types of Skin Cosmetics7 allergy as such in Ayurveda Samhita, but Despite the fact that there are several different Ayurveda has explained various types of types of cosmetics used for various purposes, disease that are similar to allergy. This all cosmetics are usually meant to be applied conceptual study will highlight skin allergy, externally. These products are suitable for use pathogenesis, symptoms and management of on the face (on the skin, lips, brows, and eyes), skin allergy. the body (on the skin, particularly the hands and nails), and the hair. These items may be used AIMS AND OBJECTIVE for skincare, personal care, or to change the way you look. • To evaluate, elaborate and discuss etiology of ➢ Primers are used on the face before applying skin allergy. makeup to create a smooth, clear layer on top • To evaluate, elaborate and discuss of the skin that allows makeup to be applied Management of skin allergy. smoothly and evenly. Some primers are tinted, and the tint will either complement or colour MATERIAL AND METHOD correct the wearer's skin tone, using greens, Material related to Skin allergy is collected oranges, and purples to balance out skin tone from Ayurvedic text including Bahatriye, and correct redness. Laghutrye. The index, non-index medical ➢ Concealer is a cream or liquid substance that is journals has also referred to collect information applied to the skin to remove stains or of relevant topic. blemishes. Concealer is usually the same Conceptual Study colour as the user's skin tone and is used after the face has been primed to balance out the skin Cosmetic tone before applying foundation. Concealer is ISSN NO. 2581-785X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION P a g e | 93 Editorial . usually more pigmented, provides more finishes, such as matte finishes and sassy coverage, and is thicker than foundation or finishes. tinted primers. ➢ Face powder, setting powder, and setting ➢ Foundation-A cream, jelly, mousse, or powder sprays are used to'set' foundation or concealer, foundation is a substance that is applied to the giving it a matte or consistent finish and entire face to create a smooth and even base in concealing minor flaws or blemishes. Both the user's skin tone. Foundation is marketed in powders and setting sprays claim to prevent formulations that can offer sheer, matte, dewy, makeup from melting or soaking into the skin. or complete coverage of the face, which offers ➢ Nail polishes that are transparent and a lower amount of coverage than concealer. colourless can be used to reinforce nails or as a ➢ highlighter is a liquid, cream, or powder top or base coat to protect the nail or nail polish. product that is used to draw attention to the high Nail polish, like eyeshadow, comes in almost points of the face, such as the brows, nose, and every colour and a variety of finishes, including cheekbones. Sometimes, substances are added matte, glitter, shiny, and crackle. to highlighter to give it a shimmer or glitter Adverse Reaction8 effect. As an alternative, a highlighter can be Adverse reaction with the increasing made with a lighter-toned base or concealer. sophistication of today’s population, the need ➢ Eyeshadow is a pigmented powder, cream, or and use of cosmetics has also increased. liquid used to highlight, accentuate, and alter Manufacturers have fully exploited this the appearance of the region around the eyes, demand, resulting in a wide range of cosmetics on the eyelid, and below the brows. While at disposal. liquid and cream formulations can be applied Types of Adverse Reactions In general, with the fingers, eyeshadow is usually applied adverse reactions to cosmetics can be with an eyeshadow brush with thin, rounded classified as follows bristles. 1. Contact Dermatitis ➢ Eyeliner is a cosmetic that is used to improve 2. Irritant / Allergic / Photo contact / Immediate and lengthen the appearance of the eye's size type reactions and width. It is most often black, but it may also 3. Pigmentary Changes Hypo pigmentation / be brown, white, or blue. Eyeliner is available Hyper pigmentation / Depigmentation as a brush, a gel, or a liquid. 4. Acneiform eruptions Acne cosmetica / ➢ Mascara is a dense, cream-like paste that is Pomade acne applied with a spiral bristle mascara brush to 5. Nail abnormalities Contact dermatitis / darken, lengthen, thicken, or strengthen the Chronic paronychia / Nail discoloration / eyelashes. Mascara is usually black, brown, or Subungual hematoma / Onycholysis. clear, but a variety of colours, some of which 6. Hair abnormalities Contact dermatitis / include glitter, are available. Diffuse alopecia / Folliculitis ➢ Lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, and lip balms are Samprapti Ghataks all examples of lip products. [two] Lip products From the above description of Samprapti are widely used to add colour, texture, and Ghataks can be summed up as – moisture to the lips, as well as to describe their Dosha- Vayu (Udana, Vyana) Pitta (Bhrajaka) exterior edges. Lip products that add colour and Dushya -Rasa / Rakta (Dhatu) / Tvaka texture to the lips, such as lipsticks and lip (Updhatu) glosses, also come in a variety of colours and Srotas- Rasavaha/ Raktavaha ISSN NO. 2581-785X IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION P a g e | 94 Editorial . Agni- Jatharagni Dhatvagni (Rasagni, oil is made from the fruit or seed of the coconut Raktagni) palm tree Cocos nucifera, which belongs to the Marga -Shakhagata Arecaceae family. It is used in baking and Sthana- Tvaka cooking. Coconut oil is an excellent moisturiser for the skin.12 Management through Ayurveda • Jojoba Oil is a mixture of long-chain, linear liquid wax esters derived from the seeds of There are two types of Ayurvedic approaches Simmondsia chinensis, a desert shrub in the to treating any condition: Simmondsiaceae family. Jojoba oil is easily ➢ Shodhana is an Ayurvedic detoxification that refined to eliminate any odours, has a neutral aids in the elimination of the allergic reactions colour, and is oxidatively stable, making it a root cause. This also aids in the correction of an common moisturiser and carrier oil for exotic unbalanced Agni, the removal of excess Dosha fragrances in cosmetics.13 from the body, and the strengthening of the • Olive Oil: Olive oil is a fixed oil extracted from immune system.
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