Role of cosmetology in ayurveda: a conceptual study

Cosmetology is the science of alternation of appearance and modification of beauty. Reference of beautifulness is found first in Meghadoota, Abhigyana Shakuntalam of Kalidasa and many other mythological epics, drugs like; Kajal, Tilak, Agaru were used as body decorative and to create beauty spots on the forehead, chin, cheeks, neck, umbilicus and flank and also wearing various ornaments.