Role of Ayurvedic Management in Chemical Toxicity of Cosmetics: A Review

    April 2017 in “ International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy ”
    Meena Kumari Mahto, Vinod Kumar Gothecha, Apoorva Sharma
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    TLDR Ayurvedic methods can help reduce the harmful effects of chemicals in cosmetics.
    The review discussed the widespread use of cosmetic products, which often contain hazardous chemicals such as Talcum, parabens, Coal tar dye, Phthalates, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, and heavy metals like Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Mercury. These chemicals could accumulate in the body over time, potentially causing serious health issues including cancer, reproductive and developmental disorders, contact dermatitis, hair loss, lung damage, aging, skin diseases, allergies, and nail effects. The article aimed to highlight the concept of Dushi Visha in Ayurveda, which pertains to chronic poisoning, and proposed Ayurvedic management strategies to mitigate the chemical toxicity of cosmetics. The information was compiled from Ayurvedic texts, commentaries, and research articles.
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