INTRODUCTION
The topical application of the herbal paste on the face keeping it undisturbed for certain period is known as mukhalepana. This therapy is mainly indicated in Acne, Pigmentation and other skin related problems, Neurological disorders, Inflammation etc.
“Mukha “means the face “Lepana” means to apply the medicated paste. Mukha Lepana is a procedure in which the specified medicated paste is applied for a stipulated period in the face. It is done by one qualified therapist to the specific area region with the help of medicated paste prescribed by an Ayurvedic consultant in a systematic way
BENEFITS
- Reduce Stress and Relieve Psychological Distress
- Cleanse Your Skin
- Prevents skin Aging
- Promotes Blood Circulation
- Rejuvenate the Skin
- Help Detoxify the Skin
- Treat Acne and Acne Marks
- Eliminate Whiteheads and Blackheads
- Open Up All the Pores
- Exfoliate the Skin
TREATMENT DURATION
30 TO 40 MIN
The treatment duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
TREATMENT COURSE DURATION
7 days
The treatment course duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
MODE OF ACTION OF MUKHA LEPANA
The drug penetration is higher on the face, the efficacy of Mukhalepana related to both its inherent potency and the ability of the drug to penetrate the skin.
The percutaneous absorption necessitates passage through the stratum corneum, epidermis, papillary dermis and in to blood stream and purifies the blood thereby helps to remove the toxins or dead cells from the face thereby nourishes the cells. Thus help to rectify the problem.
INDICATIONS
- Pimples skin wrinkle
- White patches on the face
- Scars
- Black and White heads
- Psoriasis on the face
- Pigmentation
- Pimple marks
- Dry skin
- Eczema on face
- Skin blisters
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Indigestion
- Lock jaw
Fever: As the temperature might increase during the therapy
- Acute Inflammation
- Infectious diseases
- Certain forms of cancer
- Certain skin conditions
Severe sinusitis: Can get other respiratory complication
- Diarrhoea
- Acute illness
- Extreme fatigue