Herbal Cosmetics

• Cosmetics are substances that are used to enhance the odor and appearance of human body.

• FDA defines cosmetics as  "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions."

COSMETICS

products meantfor dental use

Products meantFor face

Products meant forhair

• These are the cosmetics which are prepared using plant products having cosmetic actions.

• Recently the use of botanicals in cosmetics have increased mainly due to the mild actionmild action and non-toxicnon-toxic nature.

• In cosmetics, both naturalnatural and phyto-phyto-ingredientsingredients are used. Natural products include oils, extracts, secretions etc. Phyto- ingredients include pure constituents obtained by various process.

• Fresh materials.• Dry materials.• Processed extracts.

Name of plantName of plant Common Common namename

Part usedPart used Active Active constituent’s classconstituent’s class

Uses Uses

Accacia concinna DC.

Shikakai Pods Sugar, saponins Shampoo

Azadirachta indica A. Juss

Neem Leaves Limonoids, tetranotriterpinoids

Shampoo

Lawsonia alba Lam.

Henna Leaves Hanno-tanic acid, glucoside

Shampoo, hair colour

Matricaria chamomilla Linn.

Chamomile Flowers Alpha-bisabol,choline

Hair tonic

Panax ginseng Mey.

Ginseng Roots Saponins, saccharides, terpenoids

Hair strengthening

Name of plantName of plant Common Common namename

Parts usedParts used Active Active constituent’s constituent’s classclass

Use Use

Santalum album Linn.

Sandal Bark, wood Sesquiterpenes, sesquiterpenols

Skin lotion

Triticum aestivum Linn.

Wheat germ Germ Vitamin E, gladin, glutenin

Skin lotion

Rheum coreanum Nakai

Rhubarb Roots Flavonoids, terpenoids

UV absorption, free radical scavengers