A conceptual study on Cosmetic Toxicity w.s.r. to Dushi Visha

Vishal G. Mali; Rajeshkumar S. Upadhyay

Vishal G. Mali Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Agadtantra Evum Vidhi Vaidyak, CSMSS Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
Rajeshkumar S. Upadhyay HOD & Professor, Department of Agadtantra Evum Vidhi Vaidyak, CSMSS Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Keywords: Cosmetic Toxicity, Dushi Visha, Ayurveda

Abstract

In present state thousands of hurtful toxins are accumulated in environment are taken by the human being itself. Cosmetics are one of them. Cosmetics are those elements which are used to improve the appearance of the human body. They are generally combinations of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources, many being synthetic. But the people are not aware of adverse effects of these chemical substances on human body due to its long-term usage. Therefore, this study was carried out which was conceptual type in nature. The aim & objectives of this study was to study the concept Dushivisha & to study the toxic effects of cosmetics on human body & correlate the Dushivisha w.s.r. cumulative toxicity of cosmetics. All the relevant material was compiled from Brihatrayi and available commentaries on it. Research articles are also searched from various websites. All the references were collected & analyzed & finally conclusion was drawn. Conclusion of this study is that cosmetics can be included under cumulative type of toxicity. Due to cumulative toxicity hazards of this substance not seen on the body immediately but they can be seen slowly after their long-term use. This cumulative type of toxicity is similar to Dushivisha concept described by Ayurveda.

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