Review Article on Charakokt Varnya Mahakshay for Skin Complexion

Abstract: Background Ayurveda is one of the oldest and most innovative natural medical systems. Sociologically speaking, beauty is significant, and everyone should care deeply about skin colour. The primary goal of Ayurveda is to treat illness. The colour of the skin is known as varna in Ayurveda. The term "varnay" refers to enhancing the complexion by restoring and maintaining the natural texture and tone of the skin. Varnya Mahakashaya is the 8th group of 50 Mahakashaya, described in Chapter 4 of Charak Sutrasthan and contains 10 drugs. The mechanism of action of the herbs mentioned in Varnya Mahakashya is maintaining skin color. Varnya, classified as "improving the complexion”, Varnya refers to medicinal herbs that promote "skin whitening" (whatever brings softness and beauty to skin along with enhancement of complexion, radiance or luminescence is termed as varnya). Aims and objectives- This article trying to elaborate the skin complexion enhancing medicinal plants by their mode of action, medicinal effect, Latin name, image, formulations etc. Ayurvedic literature describe many herbs for skin complexion. Now it is a time to highlight the Ayurveda in the world of cosmetics with its unique aspects. The adverse reaction of modern cosmetics and higher cost of therapy are also one of the causes to look towards Ayurveda for its humeral approach. There is a great demand for Ayurveda in the field of cosmetology. Material and methods- for the purpose of this review article description related to charak Samhita, various research articles, websites, review articles and internet sources and reference texts is done. Discussion -as per description of twacka and varna we find out that many factors are responsible for complexion and varnya mahakashay dravyas act on those by their medicinal properties.