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@article{203044,
        author = {Dr. Diksha Sharma and Dr. Sunil Sharma and Dr. Vikrant Sharma and Dr Rupali},
        title = {Role of Swasthavritta Procedures in Ayurvedic Cosmetology: A Review Article},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {9661-9669},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203044},
        abstract = {Ayurveda emphasizes the maintenance of health through preventive and promotive principles collectively described under Swasthavritta. In Ayurvedic cosmetology, beauty is considered a reflection of internal health, balanced Doshas, proper digestion, healthy tissues, and mental wellbeing. Unlike modern cosmetology, which often focuses mainly on external appearance and symptomatic management, Ayurveda adopts a holistic approach that integrates lifestyle regulation, nutrition, hygiene, rejuvenation therapies, and psychological balance for preserving natural beauty and delaying aging.Swasthavritta includes daily regimens (Dinacharya), seasonal regimens (Ritucharya), dietary regulations (Ahara), sleep (Nidra), exercise (Vyayama), mental discipline, personal hygiene practices, Yoga, and Panchakarma procedures. These measures contribute significantly to maintaining healthy skin, lustrous hair, proper complexion, tissue nourishment, and prevention of cosmetic disorders such as acne, pigmentation, premature wrinkles, dryness, and hair fall. Procedures like Abhyanga, Udvartana, Mukhalepa, Nasya, Snana, and Rasayana therapy possess rejuvenating, detoxifying, nourishing, and anti-aging effects.The present review article aims to analyze the role of Swasthavritta procedures in Ayurvedic cosmetology and correlate these principles with modern concepts of holistic skin and beauty care. Information was collected from classical Ayurvedic texts including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, AshtangaHridaya, and modern scientific literature. The review highlights that Swasthavritta provides a safe, preventive, economical, and sustainable approach to cosmetology by improving both internal and external health. Integration of Ayurvedic preventive principles with contemporary cosmetology may offer comprehensive and long-term beauty management strategies.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, Swasthavritta, Cosmetology, Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Panchakarma, Skin health, Beauty care, Rasayana},
        month = {May},
        }