Varnya lepam for enhancing complexion
Lepa, the application of paste over a particular part of the body. The skin absorbs the paste through hair roots, sweat pores which provides the required results. For enhancing the beauty of facial skin, there are varieties of mukha lepas mentioned in the Saranghadhara Samhita.Varnya lepas should be applied at a thickness of 3 – 5mm which provides the required effect.
Varnya Lepa 1
Lepa which helps to cure wrinkles and promotes the complexion of face. This lepa is anti cloasma (tan or dark discolouration).
The following ingredients should be taken 1 part each.
- Raktacandana – Pterocarpus santalinum (red sandalwood)
- Manjistha – Rubia cordifolia (Indian madder)
- Lodhra – Symplocos racemose (lodh bark tree)
- Kustha – Sassurea lappa (Indian costus root)
- Priyangu – Aglalia roxburghiana (Beauty leaf, Droopy leaf)
- Vatankura – Butea monospermia (Flame of forest)
- Masura – Lens esculanta (Lentil)
- Water – Quantity sufficient
These ingredients are taken and grinded into fine powder form and a paste is made in water media. Apply the paste over the face. Keep it, till it dries and then wash off.
Practice it regularly.
Varnya Lepa 2
Lepa to improve the complexion of skin, pacifies acne, removes cloasma (discolouration) and also removes black heads.
The following ingredients should be taken 1 part eact
- Matulunga jata (root of matulunga) – Pomegranate
- Sarpi (ghee)
- Purified Manasila for therapeutics (realgar)
- Go sakrt rasa (juice of couwdung)- liquid media
Paste of these ingredients are made. Then apply it over the face. Wash off when it dries. Practice it regularly for attaining the desired effects.
Reference: Saranghadhara Samhita 11/9-10
