HERBAL COSMETICS CONTENTS: Introduction - Types according to site of application Herbal cosmetics H e r b a l c o s m e t i c s D e n t i f r i ce s H e r b a l c o s m e t i c s H e r b a l c o s m e t i c s for for skin Hair - - for for Nail care product - Eye product Guidelines for using herbs Evaluation of finished product Conclusion References - I
INTRODUCTION Herbs A r e Safe H erbs are source of some poten t the pharmaceutical medications extremely useful, and are if poten t ially fatal - herbal products because they are natural safe in can be harmful consumed improperly or excessive amounts I
DEFIN ATION: D & C Act 1940 According to to be Any a r t i c l e i n t e n d e d rubbed, poured, sprinkled or of sprayed human on or introduced to or applied to any part body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting, attractiveness or altering the appearance and includes any article intended for use as component of c o s m e t i cs. I
S kin H air D e n t i f r i c e N ail E yes - - •
The herbal approach of proper steps. skin care i s principally based on three essential - • C leanse N ourish M oisture Whatever may be the type of skin; these three steps are external effect of care of the skin to protect from the constant environment, stress and skins natural process of cell degradation decay. I
Therefore radiant. in order to help the skin and look young E xfoliation Epidermal to remove dead skin cells. - - stimulation for new cell growth. Antioxidant repaI • r. properties for cellular rejuvenation and I mprove capillary blood flow. - P enetrating moisture and nutrients to replenish all of skin. layers I
> F OR DRY SKIN Example of Herbs: Rubia Cardifolia (Manjista), Triphla, oil Tulsi, Glycerihza glabra in se s a m e Fruit face mask: avocado Banana or pulp. I
~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------· ~ \. » F OR SENSITIVE SKIN Example of Herbs: Usheero, curcuma longa, coconut triphala, oil. azadircta indica mustaka, nimba in Fruit face mask: Banana or pineapple pulp.
F OR O I L Y SKIN Example of Herbs: Tulsi, idhora, jatiphata, nimba, terminalia arjuna, Triphla, curcuma longa, mustaka in musterd oil as , milk, sour milk, cream and butter milk are used gentel natured cleanser. Fruit face mask: Strawberry or papaya pulp. I
TYPES OF HERBAL CREAMS > COLD CREAMS: an emulsion which the fat predominates, It is in but the cooling effect produced when it is applied to the skin to skin evaporation a of the water due is COn[alned, Formula: Almond o i l 550 parts 145 parts White Borax Water Rosewater wax parts 10 290 parts 5 parts
Cont.... > V ANISHING CREAMS: a r e a ls o called foundation Vanishing creams creams because they disappears Formula: when rubbed into skins. Stearic acid Borax crystals parts parts parts 130 28 12 Sodium Water carbonate [j; ""rbol @Pole ) 9%; 740 parts 9 parts anishing Crea!" Rose oil
Cont... C LEANSING CREAMS: A satisfactory cleansing cream is water in o i l emulsion that melts at temperature of body and spreads readily over the skin. Chamomile cleansing creams • Chamomile flower 50 parts 5oo Distilled water Lemon juice Sodium benzoate parts 5 parts 2 parts CLEANS I NG CREAM I A+
T Y PE S OF HERBAL LOTIONS > F ACE LOTION: These rather also called the bleaching lotions skin. actually mask, than lighten, the color of - ~ ~ Like the whitening creams. Formula: Alum 10 parts 1 parts 1 parts 1 parts 30 drops Zinc sulfate Glycerin Tincture Essence of benzoin of rose
Cont... ► SHAVING LOTIONS: After shaving lotions are usually lotions, similar in composition t o astringent with higher against p er ce n t ag e al s o act as mild anticeptic t o aid of any abrasion. infection SPEICK M EN
T Y P E S OF HERBAL HAIR CARE PRODUCTS HAIR OIL: The and This hail grace oils to used for dressings and nourishing the hairs ofhasirs. appearance preparations is generally used to increase the growth of hair and remains healthy. Hair oil should have following properties: T hey should give luster to the hair. Retain them soft and flowing. - I nvigorate their growth. Keep the brain cool. - S hould not be sticky. " Hair care products. a.• •
H AIR LOTION: Hair lotion has a stimulating generally effect upon the hair follicles. rosemary are perfumed with o i l of They and posses others ascenes as it a good stimulating property. H AIR COLORANTS: These are preparations which are the used for the coloring of hthe attractiveness of gray hairs. They enhances hair. They are applied externally on the hair with help of brush. I
Cont ... SHAMPOO: Shampoo i s preparation of surfactant in suitable form liquid, solid or powder- which when used under the condition s p e c i f ie d w i ll remove surface grease, dirt, hair hair, and shaft skin debris from the and scalp without affecting adversely the scalp or health of the user .
QUALLITIES O F AN IDEAL HAIR PRODUCT - P rotect the hair cuticle. C leans without stripping natural oils. - • ,. Replace lost protein, moisture, and nutrients. C ondition without weighing down the hair. E ven without porosity and prevent moisture loss. S mooth P revent abraded cuticle scales. • intense drying from environment. I
~-------------------------T------------~-------------------------------T------------~-------------------------------T------------~-------------------------------T--- · l HERBAL HAIR PREPARATIONS ] i ! I L--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . . a Uses / Claim P ro m o t e ha ir g r owth u s e d in c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h h e e n a / a m l a s h a m p o o . Prevent hair loss & act as scalp deep cleanser. Name Herbal j . ~ hair rinse Mint, bramhi extracts & other herbal Herbal hair Amla, sandal wood bramhi. And conditioner other precious herbs Herbal hair O il Arnica, Heena, Shikakai and other herbal extracts Specially created to prevent hair loss & promote luxurious hair growth. Extracts of amla dates arnica and rate herbal extracts For normal to dry hairs. C l e a n s i n g the sc a lp w hi l e ret a i n in g & S t i m u l a t i n g ha i r g r o w t h . Hair Amla Shampoo
HERBALS USED IN DENTIFRICE Definition. Dentifrice are the preparations intended for use with a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning the accessible surfaces of teeth. been They lesser have prepared in paste, powder and to a extent in liquid and block form. ii~rodent f + . l k r m l Herbodent M i " 1 ! t u m -%Li.
cont ... Dentifrices Formula: Soap powder 7 . 2 parts Saccharin Amaranth 0.24 parts 1.0 parts o.6 parts o.6 parts 1.2 parts (solution) Oil Oil Oil of o f o f cinnamon p a p p e r m i n t c l o v e Alcohol Distilled water 90 parts 120 parts
Cont ... Characteristics of dentifrices: - - I t reduces the incidence of tooth decay. H elps to maintaining the intensity the gingivae. R educes of mouth odors. G ood dental health · increases the possibility of good general teeth. health, leading secondary result of cleaning I
HERBALS USED IN NAIL C ARE F ungal infections of nails are common and very difficult to cure - N ails are considered one of the body's hardest and strongest tissue. - T he conventional treatment of nail fungal infection is expensive and long term. P eople prefer herbal and natural way to treat so that side effects are minimized.
F ollowing herbs used curing nail infections. - - - - - Lavendula officinalis M elaleuca latrifolia Cybopogon citrates Syzygium aromaticum T hyme vulgaris Al lium sativum These herbs have a deep penetration power aids which in the destruction of nail fungus, since fungus infects the root of nail. I
NAIL POLISH NAIL POLISH: A nail polish or enamel in order to be successful must contain a brushing film former whose characteristics are ease of application, fast drying and hardening and t h e a n d whose formulations should enhance adhesion to nail without l o s i n g its resistance to chipping abrasion. I
Cont.. Formula: Celluloidal Nail film polish 250 250 750 q.s. parts p a rt s p a r t s Amylacetate Acetone Eosine
HERBAL E YE SHADOW ~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------i ~ .... E y e the shadows eye. are used to g i v e a background of color to Various shades of eye brown. shadows are available market in eg. blue, green, E y e shadows may be either in solid fonn or in liquid paste form.
eye shadow are: Quality characteristics of s h o u l d be - T hey should have good skin adhesion and easy to apply. T hey should T hey should not show oily lustre after safe. application. - ~ - - be non-irritant and Formula: Parsley Vegetable parts 1 oil 4 parts
ADVANTAGES: & T hey do not side provoke effects. allergic reaction do not have negative T hey • W ith are easily incorporated with skin and hair. small quantity synthetic they are very effective as compared to cosmetics. E xtracts cosmetics effects. of plant decreases the bulk property of and gives appropriate pharmacological E asily available & found variety & quantity. in large E asy to manufactures and chief in cost.
DISADVANTAGES: drugs H erbal have slower effects as compare to Allopathic therapy. They are dosage form. A l s o it requires long term difficult to hide taste and odor. M ost of the herbal drugs are are not easily available. process time consuming and M anufacturing complicated. N o pharmacopoea defines a n y sp e ci f i c procedure or ingredients to be used in any of herbal cosmetics.
GUIDELINES FOR USING HERBS herb if S top taking an any side effect develops such as allergy, stomach upset, skin rash or headache. - P urchase standardized herbal products. • H erbal products are not recommended for: pregnant or lactating women infants or children under six years of age I
EVALUTIONS OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT The of finished product should be standardized in terms Shelf life Color Toxicity studies Biological assay Skin irritation test Sensitization test Patch test I
S T O R A G E O F HERBS and dry - H erbs should be stored in cool place. M oisture can damage the herbs. , Also moisture promotes bacterial and fungal growth. s ho u l d be D ried H erbs herbs stored in air tight container. should not be stored in direct sunlight. I
CASE STUDY and evaluation of Herbal TOPIC: cream. Preparation cosmetic AUTHOR: Ashish Aswal,Mohini Kalra and Abhiram Rout. Ethanol carota. extract of Aloe vera, Cucumis sativus and DRUG: Daucus Scholars R e s e a r c h L i b r a ry PUBLICATION: EVALUATION pH Viscocity Homogenicity Appearance OF CREAM: I
COCLUSION , T he usage of herbal cosmetics has b e en in c re a s ed to a many folds in personal care system and there is great demand for the herbal cosmetics. • T he use of cosmetics bioactive ingredients in influence nutrients biological functions of skin and provide necessary for tremendous the healthy skin or hair. n u m e r o u s b i o a c t i v e T here herbal is scope to launch cosmetics using suitable appropriate ingredients with fatty oil, essential oils, proteins and additives. I
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Cont.. - Ashish Aswal, Mohini Kalra and Abhiram Rout, "Preparation and evaluation of Herbal cosmetic cream Scholars Research Library I