HERBAL COSMETICS

According to Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940, Cosmetic means any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic.

These are the cosmetics which are prepared from plant products having cosmetic action.
Example of herbs used for cosmetic action: Aloe, Almond, Lavender, Olive, Rosemary, Sandalwood.
Benefits of Herbs
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1. Enhance physical and mental well being and also strengthen the immune system.

2. Detoxification, aid in sleeping digestion and increase stamina and reduce fatigue.
3. Herbs are the potent source of some pharmaceutical medication: extremely useful.
4.Herbal products are safe because they are natural: can be harmful if taken improperly or in excessive amount.

1. HERBAL COSMETICS Prepared By: Ms. Pranita Sunar Asst. Professor Deptt . Of Pharmacognosy Mata Gujri College of Pharmacy Kishanganj , Bihar

2. COSMETICS According to Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940, Cosmetic means any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic. Cosmetics are the substances that are used to enhance the odor and appearance of human body.

3. HERBAL COSMETICS These are the cosmetics which are prepared from plant products having cosmetic action. Recently the use of botanicals in cosmetics have increased mainly due to the mild action and non toxic nature. In cosmetics, both natural and phyto ingredients are used. Natural products include oils, extracts, secretion etc. Phyto -ingredients includes pure constituents obtained by various processes.

4. Benefits of Herbs Enhance physical and mental well being and also strengthen the immune system. Detoxification, aid in sleeping digestion and increase stamina and reduce fatigue. Herbs are the potent source of some pharmaceutical medication: extremely useful. Herbal products are safe because they are natural: can be harmful if taken improperly or in excessive amount. Example of herbs used for cosmetic action: Aloe, Almond, Lavender, Olive, Rosemary, Sandalwood.

5. Advantages of Herbal Cosmetics They provoke less allergic reaction and less negative side effects. They are easily incorporated with skin and hair. With small quantity they are very effective as compared to synthetic cosmetics. Easily available and found in large varieties and quantity.

6. Disadvantages of Herbal Cosmetics Herbal cosmetics have slower effects as compare to synthetic products and it requires long term therapy. They are difficult to hide taste and odor. Manufacturing processes are time consuming and complicated. No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedures or ingredients to be used in any herbal cosmetics.

7. Aloe vera gel Source: Aloe is the dried juice obtained by incision from the bases of leaves of various species of aloe plants such as Aloe vera , Aloe barbadensis , Aloe ferox and Aloe perryi belonging to Family Liliaceae . Chemical Constituents The most important constituents of the aloe are three isomers of Aloin i.e. Barbaloin , β - aloin and Isobarbaloin . Other constituents are resin, emodin and aloe- emodin .

8. Therapeutic & Cosmetic Uses Purgative, anthelmintics and anti-inflammatory. It is useful in maintaining blood pressure and ulcers. It is used to treat burns and wounds and skin irritation. It increases blood circulation to the scalp and makes the hair soft and also reduces the dandruff. Used in treatment of dry skin and fungal infection. Marketed Product Soundarya Aloe vera gel ( Patanjali ). Mama Earth Aloe vera gel (Mama Earth).

9. 2. Almond Oil Almond oil contains large amount of nutrients and useful properties, thus making it a powerful cosmetic ingredient. Source: Almond oil is a fixed oil obtained by expression from the seeds of Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis (sweet almonds), belonging to family Rosaceae . Chemical Constituents: Almond oil contains fixed oil (45-56%) and proteins (20%). Almond oil consists of a mixture of glycerides of oleic, linoleic , palmitic , myristic , palmitoleic , margaric , stearic , linolenic , arachidic , gadoleic , behenic and erucic acid.

10. Therapeutic & Cosmetic Uses Almond oil is used as anti-inflammatory and immunity booster agent. It is helpful in preventing Cardio vascular diseaes reducing the level of LDL. It is used to treat dry skin condition and other skin diseases. Used as an emollient and an ingredient in cosmetics. Marketed Products Baidyanath lal tail ( Baidyanath Company), Himcolin gel (Himalaya Drug Company), Sage badam roghan (Sage Herbals).

11. 3. Lavender Oil Source: Lavdender oil is obtained by steam distillation of freshly cut flowering tops and stalk of Lavandula officinalis belonging to family Lamiaceae . Chemical Constituents Linalool Linalyl acetate Camphor

12. Therapeutic & Cosmetic uses Used in wound healing, cuts and burns. It is a natural anti-inflammatory agent, hence, helps to reduce itching, redness and swelling. Reduces high blood pressure. Natural anti-microbial agent. Marketed Product Pure Himalayan Lavender oil (St. Botanica ), Lavender aroma diffuser oil ( Brahmz ®).

13. 4. Olive Oil Source: Olive oil is the fixed oil obtained by expressing the ripe fruits of Olea europaea belonging to family Oleaeceae . Chemical Constituents: It contains: Mixed glycosides of Oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid and stearic acid, arachidic acid and linolenic acid. The major constituents are : Squalene , Phytosterols and tocopherols .

14. Therapeutic & Cosmetic Uses Olive oil is used in manufacturing of various pharmaceutical preparations like soap, liniments, cosmetics etc. It is good solvent for parenteral preparation. It is used as emollient, nutrients, demulcent and mild laxatives. Rich source of Vitamin E. Marketed Products: Extra light olive oil ( GAIA), Extra virgin olive oil ( Tropicana).

15. 5. Rosemary Oil Source: Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of leafy twigs of Rosmarinus officinalis , belonging to family Lamiaceae . Chemical Constituents: The fresh material yields volatile oil containing esters and alcohols. ii. The principal constituents are 1,8-cineole, borneol , camphor, bornyl acetate, and monoterpene hydrocarbons. iii. It also contain triterpene alcohols, α- and β- amyrins , rosmarinic acid, rofficeronecaffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, α- hydroxydihydrocaffeic acid,

16. Therapeutic & Cosmetic Uses Oil is mainly used in perfumery industry. It is a component of soap liniment and is frequently used in aromatherapy. used for gastrointestinal disturbances, to enhance urinary and digestive elimination function and as a choleretic or cholagogue . Topically, it is applied to clear nasal passages, for colds, as a mouthwash.

17. Marketed Products Erina Plus (Himalaya Drug Company), 2. It is one of the ingredients of the preparations known as Anti-Dandruff Hair Oil, Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Protein Shampoo for oily/greasy hair

18. 6. Sandalwood Oil Source: Sandalwood oil is a volatile oil, obtained by distillation of sandalwood, Santalum album Linn., belonging to family Santalaceae .

19. Chemical Constituents The main odorous and medicinal constituent of Sandalwood is santalol . Santalol ( sesquiterpene alcohol) forms more than 90% of the oil and is present as a mixture of two isomers, α- santalol and β- santalol . The other constituents reported are hydrocarbons santene , nor- tricycloekasantalene , α-, and β- santalenes .

20. Therapeutic & Cosmetic Uses Highly used in perfumery creations. Finds an important place in soaps, face creams, and toilet powders. A chemo-protective action on liver carcinogenesis in mice has been demonstrated. Marketed products Abana , Evecare , Lukol , Antiwrinkle cream (Himalaya Drug Company). Mahamarichadi tail, Brahma rasayan ( Dabur ).

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