Open AccessROLE OF CHAYA AND PRABHA TO MAINTAIN SKIN COLOR
Author(s) -
Niketa Soni,
Rajesh Kumar Sharma,
Dinesh C Sharma
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj0509062021
Subject(s) - melanin , beauty , medicine , food science , biology , art , aesthetics , biochemistry
According to Ayurveda beauty is determined such as Varna (Color), Prabha (Radiance) and Chaya (Personality) and depends on many other factors like prakriti, sara, doshas etc. These factors are the innate entities of beauty and represent all the parameters for healthy and radiant skin. Beauty reflects the equilibrium of all the dhatus (tissues), doshas & acts as a barometer of individual’s health. This paper aimed to investigate the concept of Chaya and Prabha by exploring the material in classical texts in Ayurveda. Varna incorporates the entities like color, texture, luster, appearance and nourishment (plumpness). Dermatological parameters such as skin hydra- tion, pigmentation, sensitivity and wrinkling come under the extent of Varna. Appearance, built, color, radiance and overall beauty are the components of Chaya (Personality), Varna and Prabha are contributory factors of Chaya. According to modern science, three main pigments i.e. Melanin, Carotene and Hemoglobin are consid- ered for the skin color. The color, complexion and appearance of the individuals vary greatly. This varna is af- fected by many factors before and after birth of human life.Keywords: Chaya, Prabha, Varna, Melanin.