Herbal Cosmetics

Herbal
Cosmetic
According to Drug and cosmetic act, Cosmetics
are defined as an articles intended to be rubbed,
poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into
or otherwise applied to the human body or any
part of body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting
attractiveness or altering the appearance.
They does not come under the preview of Drug
license.
Cosmeceuticals is the fastest growing segment of
the personal care products, these are cosmetic
products which contain biologically active
principles or ingredients of the plant origin.
There is an increased demand for the use of
Herbal cosmetics are known as natural cosmetics.
Herbal cosmetics are formulated by using different
cosmetic constituents to form the base in which
one or more ingredients of natural origin are used.
Many Plants are mainly used for development of
new drug products for cosmetic formulation. In
herbal cosmetics the herbs are used in the crude or
extracts forms.
Herbs includes crude plant materials like leaves,
flowers, fruit, seeds, stem, wood, bark, root,
rhizome or other plant parts, which may be entire,
fragmented or powdered. Herbal materials also
included fresh juices, gums, fixed oils, essential oils,
resins and dry powders of herbs.
Herbal cosmetics are formulated by using various
acceptable cosmetic ingredients form the base in
which one or more herbal ingredients are used to
Herbs do not produce immediate cures. They
provide a way to make the body in proper tune
with nature. An enormous number of cosmetics
and toiletry formulations have been designed and
developed which are based upon herbs.
The demand of herbal medicines is increasing
quickly due to their skin easiness and lack of side
effects.
The natural ingredients in the herbs also provides
nutrients and minerals to body. The term
Cosmeceuticals was first developed by Raymond
Reed member of U.S. society of Cosmetics
Chemist in 1961.
The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek
word “Kosmtikos” which means having the
Advantages of Herbal
Cosmetics over Synthetic
cosmetics-
Natural in nature
Safe to use
Compatible with body
Variety of product
Affordable and Non
expensive
Not need to tested on
animals
No side effects
 Classification of
Cosmetics-

1. Skin Care
Products
2. Hair Care
Products
3. Oral Care
Products
Cosmetics For Skin Care-
Creams □ Deodorants
Lubricating or emollient □ Sunscreen
cream – night cream
Skin protective and □ Sunburn external
hand cream medicines
Vanishing cream –
Foundation cream □ Make- up
Liquid cream preparations
Miscellaneous cream □ Varieties of face
Cosmetic Lotion powders
Hand Lotion
□ Toilet powders
Skin toning Lotion- Skin
Fresheners □ Lipstick
Astringent Lotion □ Mascara
Bleaching Lotion
Medicated Lotion □ Eye shadow.
After shaving Lotion Eyebrow pencil, etc.
Some of important examples of raw materials of
herbal origin used in skin care products are-
Coconut oil- it is obtained from the dried kernel of
the fruit or seed of coconut palm tree
, family- Arecaceae, which contains
about 60- 65% of the oil. Coconut oil contains a
high amount of glycerides of lower chain fatty
acids. The melting point of coconut oil is low i.e. 24
to 25ᵒCand can be used in cooking and baking.
Coconut oil is used as a skin moisturizer and
softener.
Sunflower oil- it is the non-volatile oil extracted
from sunflower seeds obtained from
, family- Asteraceae. It contains lecithin,
tocopherols, carotenoids and waxes.
Olive oil- This oil is a fixed oil extracted from the
fruits of , family- Oleaceae. It is
Aloevera- Aloeverais a herbal plant species of
, belonging to Liliaceae family. It is an
ingredient in many cosmetics as it heals, moistures,
and soft skin. Aloevera contains amino acids like
leucine, isoleucine, saponin glycosides that
provides cleansing action, vatamins A,C, E, B,
choline, B12, B7 and provide anti-oxidant activity.
Carrot- It is obtained from the plant ,
belonging to family Apiaceae. It is rich in Vitamin A.
Carrot seed oil is used as anti-aging, revitalizing
and rejuvenating agent.
Ginkgo- The leaves and nuts of the ,
family- Ginkgoaceae, it has been used as an anti-
oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Also has
significant anti-fungal, anti-biotic effect.
Neem- Neem belongs to family- Meliaceae and
species- , it has antifungal, anti-
bacterial and pain relieving properties.
Green tea- it is obtained from the plant Camelia
sinensis, which inhibits two- stage chemical
carcinogenesis.
Calendula- have a
remarkable anti-oxidant activity,
anti-inflammatory activity and wound healing
activity.
Turmeric- It is a deep yellow to orange powder
that comes from the underground stems
of the family- Zingiberaceae. It is
used as antiseptic, analgesics, anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant, anti- malarial and insect-repellent.
Avocado- the avocado oil has a rare vitamin D,
which can nourish the skin. The oil can penetrate
Almond- the almond oil is one of the safest oil
that can be used in cosmetic products, as it
causes less acidic reactions than any other oils.
The oil has been used for skin protection against
the dry and hot climate conditions. It whitens the
skin and used in fairness creams.
Sandalwood- Sandalwood is used to freshen and
refresh dull skin. Sandalwood paste is used to
heal skin problems and provide glow to the skin.
Sandalwood is also used in face packs and
scrubs.
Saffron- Saffron helps in cleansing of skin. It is
used in cosmetics in production of fairness
creams, cleansers and skin-blemish lotion.
Cosmetics for hair care
products-
It included various preparations
like-
Hair preparation
Shampoos
Rinses and conditioners
Oily scalp hair tonics
Hair dressings
Fixatives
Bleaches
Depilatories etc.
Some important examples of raw materials of
herbal origin used in Hair care products are-
Amla-It is obtained from the plant
, family- Euphorbiaceae. Amla is
rich in vitamin C, tannins, minerals such as
phosphorus, Iron and Calcium which provides
nutrition to hair and also causes
darkening of hair.
Almond oil- the almond oil is obtained from
. The almond oil contains about 78%
of fat. It cantains very small amount super-
unsaturated Omega-3 essential fatty acids. It
stimulates thicker hair growth and prevents
premature graying of hair.
Shikakai- it is obtained from the plant
, family- Leguminosae. The fruits of this
plants are used for washing hairs, for improving
Henna- henna comes from the plant ,
family- Lythraceae. Which contains a dye molecule
known as Lawsone, which when processed produces
henna powder. It is used in coloring of hairs and also
has anti- dandruff properties.
Neem- Neem is commonly used in the treatment of
dandruff as it produces anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
effects.
Brahmi- , family- Umbelliferae. Is a
herb which contains essential oils, sterols, flavonol,
glycosides and triterpenoid saponins. Brahmi oil is
used in hair care formulations. It delays graying of
hairs.
Bhringraj- Bhringraj species , family-
Asteraceae, is an annual or perennial plant found in
moist places throughout India. Bhringraj mainly
contains alkaloids (Ecliptine), glycosides (β- amyrin),
triterpenic acid and steroids (ecalbasaponins). Brahmi
oil is very good as hair tonic and used in hair
Gurhal- Gurhal species , Family-
Malvaceae is a popular Indian garden plant. It
contains beta- sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol,
cholesterol, ergosterol, flavonoids and flavonoid,
glycosides, lipids, citric and oxalic acids. Hibiscus
petals stimulates thicker hair growth and prevent
premature graying, hair loss and scalp disorders.
Petals extract acts as a natural hair conditioner and
used in hair washes.
Basil oil- The basil oil species ,
family- Labiatae is obtained from leaves & flowering
tops of Ocimum sanctum by steam distillation
method. The basil oil contain 1, 8 cineol, linolool,
methyl chavicol, eugenol, and methyl cinnamate.
Basil oil stimulates and promotes hairs.
Jojoba oil- Jojoba oil species ,
Family- Simmondiaceae is obtained from seeds of
Methi- Methi species , family-
Fabaceae is obtained from dried ripe seeds of
methi contains
essential amino acids, protein, starch, sugars,
mucilage, minerals, volatile oil, fixed oil, vitamins
and enzymes. Methi is used for hair care agent.
Rose oil- Rose species , family-
Rosaceae is obtained from fresh petals of Rosa
damascena by hydro-steam distillation technique.
Rose oil contains citronellol, geraniol, linalool,
camphene, eugenol and pinene. Rose oil is used in
hair care products.
Sage oil- Sage oil species , family-
Labiatae is obtained from dried leaves of Salvia
officinalis by steam distillation technique. The sage
oil contains α- pinene, cineole, linalyl acetate,
borneol and camphor. The sage oil is used as an
anti dandruff agent.
Cosmetics for Oral Care
product-
Bad oral health leads to various diseases like
dental caries, inflammation or gingivitis,
thrush, bad breath, soreness and tooth ache
are conditions that plague the mouth.
Herbs will improve , relieve and eliminate
these problems.
Some herbal cosmetics included various
preparations like-
1. Dentifrices and mouth washes
2. Tooth pastes
3. Cosmetics for teeth and mouth washes
4. General cosmetics
Some of the important examples of raw materials of
herbal
origin used in Oral care products are-
Clove- ,Myrtaceae is consists of
essential oils, eugenol, isoeugenol, eugenol acetate, β-
caryophylline. It has analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral,
anti- inflammatory, antioxidants properties. Essential oil
is obtained from clove used as a breath freshener. It
has been used to relieve tooth ache, in periodontitis
(gum infections which damages jawbone), and as an
anesthetic and also to treat bleeding gums. Clove gel is
used as an alternative to benzocaine for topical
anesthesia by dentists. It is present in tinctures,
lozenges and mouthwash.
Tea tree oil- it has antiseptic, antifungal, non-irritant
properties and also used as a mild solvent. The major
active component is terpinene-4-ol. Tea tree oil has
German chamomile- it has anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, antimicrobial, antispasmodic and
sedative properties. Chamomile is generally taken
as a tea or a liquid extract. It is used in gingivitis,
periodontal disease and in ulcers as a mouth wash.
Coconut water- , it is used as root
canal irrigant as it has antiviral, antifungal and
antimicrobial properties and also used as a storage
media for avulsed tooth.
Green tea- , green tea contains
polyphenol like catechin (C), epicatechin (EC),
gallocatechin (GC), epigallocatechin (EGC),
epicatechin gallate (ECG). It has anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is used in the
treatment of periodontal disease.
Tulsi- , it has antihelminthic,
analgesic, antipyretic, immune stimulatory, antiulcer,
Triphala- triphala is a powder combination of
amalaki, haritaki and bibhitaki. It contains ascorbic
acid, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. It is antioxidant,
antimicrobial. It is used in dental caries, bleeding
and ulcerated gums. Triphala has free radical
scavenging property so helps in the protection of
gum cells from free radicals produced by the
microorganisms.
Garlic- , when held in mouth for 5
minutes it sterilizes the oral cavity, as it has strong
antibacterial activity.
Aloe- it has strong immune modulating and healing
properties. It is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral,
antifungal, antioxidant immune modulating,
antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. Aloe vera is used in
Neem- , the twigs are used as a
toothbrush, the bark for healing gum disease, the oil
for soap, and the leaves for medicine. Neem is
used in preventing and healing gum diseases and
other dental problems.
Turmeric- turmeric contains volatile oil which is
composed of a number of monoterpenes and
sesquiterpenes, including zingiberene, curcumin, α
and β- turmerone. It is anticarcinogenic, antioxidant,
antibacterial and used in dental caries, oral
problems, gingivitis, halitosis(bad breath), pits and
fissure
dental plaque detection system. Massaging the
aching with roasted, ground turmeric eliminates
pain and
Grape seed extracts- grape seed extracts contains
proanthocynidine which are potent antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and
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