TRIPHALA FACE MASK FOR GLOWING SKIN (COSMETIC PREPARATION BASED ON AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES)

A face mask/pack is a smooth powder which is used for facial application to provide an exfoliating, cleansing, tighten, beautifying, and clarifying effect to the skin. In Ayurveda, the herbal paste is called as “Mukha Lepa” and is smeared on the face and let dry to help treat acne, wrinkles, scars and pigmentation. Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula compring of equal parts of three “fruits”: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Studies have found Triphala is equally as beneficial internally as well as externally. It helps to protects skin cells. The finding suggests that it may help to rebuild skin proteins and retain moisture in the skin and increase collagen formation. It was also found to reduce inflammation, oxidative injury as well as bacteria present on the skin. In this review we shall formulate a face mask with Triphala as the main ingredient which will provide anti acne and anti-inflammation benefits to the skin