herbal cosmetics
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• 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