BACKGROUND

Enhancing the physical appearance of an individual can play a vital role in boosting self-esteem and confidence, thus contributing to the concept of positive health. Cosmetology deals with the art and science of beautifying the hair, skin, and nails and has achieved significant advances in the current era.

Ayurveda, with its holistic approach towards health, advocates various recipes, practices, and regimens aimed at improving beauty and wellness. Accordingly, the field of cosmetology, despite being underexplored, provides one of the most exciting career options for Ayurvedic training. It offers aspiring Ayurvedic doctors an integrated approach in the field of cosmetology, incorporating both modern and Ayurvedic concepts and practices, thus enabling them to pursue cosmetology as a career option.

OBJECTIVES

To understand the fundamental principles of modern and Ayurvedic cosmetology
To impart skill and confidence in managing cosmetological issues in general practice
To instruct in the methods of manufacturing cosmetic products
To encourage young doctors to pursue cosmetology as a career option

HIGHLIGHTS

• • APPROACH TO CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY INTRODUCTION & MEDICOLEGAL ASPECTS
  • DETAILED UNDERSTANDING OF COSMETOLOGICAL AILMENTS IN MODERN & AYURVEDIC PARLANCE
  • INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN SKIN CARE
  • DEMONSTRATION OF PRODUCT PREPARATIONS
  • RELEVANCE OF PANCHAKARMA & YOGA THERAPIES IN COSMETIC PROBLEMS
  • ROLE OF DIET & LIFESTYLE IN COSMETOLOGICAL AILMENTS