Herbal cosmetics

Herbal ingredients used in Hair care, skin
care and oral care.

1. HERBAL COSMETICS

2. What are cosmetics ? According to D & C Act 1940 : Any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on or introduced to or applied to any part of human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting, attractiveness or altering the appearance and includes any article intended for use as component of cosmetics . What are herbal cosmetics? Herbal cosmetics is defined as the beauty products, which posses desirable physiological activities, such as skin healing, smoothening, appearance, enhancing and conditioning properties with the help of herbal ingredients

3. 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 action and non-toxic nature . In cosmetics, both natural and phyto -ingredients are used. Natural products include oils, extracts, secretions etc. Phyto -ingredients include pure constituents obtained by various process.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF HERBAL COSMETICS Herbal cosmetics can be classified on the basis of : Dosage form Part of the body to be applied at

5. Dosage form : Emulsion : Cold cream, vanishing cream, liquid cream Powders : Face powder, Talcum powder, Tooth powder Cakes : Rouge compacts, make-up cake Oils : Hair oils Mucilage : Hand lotion Jellies : Hand jelly, wave set jelly, brilliantine jelly Suspension : Cosmetic stockings Paste : Tooth paste, deodorant paste Soaps : Shampoo soap, shaving soap, toilet soap Solutions : After shave lotions, hair set solutions and lotions

6. Parts or organ of the body to be applied at: Herbal cosmetics for Skin 1.Powders 5.Bath and cleansing products 2.Creams 6. Make-up preparations 3.Lotions 7. Suntan preparation 4.Deodorants Herbal cosmetics for Hair 1.Shampoos 5. Beard softeners 2.Tonics 6. Shaving media 3.Hair dressing 7. Depilatories (hair removers) 4. Hair waving preparations

7. Herbal cosmetics for Nails 1.Nail polishes 2. Manicure preparations Herbal cosmetics for Teeth and mouth 1.Tooth powders 2. Dentifrices 3. Mouth washes

8. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR SKIN  The herbal approach of proper skin care is principally based on three essential steps. • Cleanse • Nourish • Moisture  Whatever may be the type of skin; these three steps are performed to protect the skin from the constant effect of environment, stress and skin’s natural process of cell degradation decay.

9. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SKIN   FOR DRY SKIN   Example of Herbs: Rubia Cardifolia ( Manjista ), Triphla , Tulsi , Glycerihza glabra in sesame oil. Fruit face mask: Banana or avocado pulp. FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Example of Herbs: curcuma longa , triphala , azadircta indica mustaka , nimba in coconut oil. Fruit face mask: Banana or pineapple pulp.

10. FOR OILY SKIN  Example of Herbs: Tulsi , idhora , jatiphata , nimba , terminalia arjuna , Triphla , curcuma longa , mustaka in musterd oil , milk, sour milk, cream and butter milk are used as gentle natural cleanser. Fruit face mask: Strawberry or papaya pulp.

11. Herbal ingredients used in skin care Latin name Common name Part used Uses Acorus calamus Sweet flag Rhizome Aromatic, Dusting powders, Skin lotions Allium sativum Garlic Bulb Promotes skin healing, Antibacterial Aloe vera Aloe Leaf Moisturizer, Sun screen, Emollient Alpinia galanga Galanga Rhizome Aromatic, Dusting powders Avena sativa Oat Fruit Moisturizer, Skin tonic Azadirachta indica Neem Leaf Antiseptic, Reduce dark spots, Antibacterial Echinacea purpurea Echinacea roots, stem, and leaves Skin regeneration Centella asiatica Gotu kola Plant Wound healing, Reduce Symphytum officinale Comfrey leaves cell regeneration, stimulates the growth of new cells, rejuvenate the skin Crocus sativus Kesar Flowering top Skin cleansing lotion

12. TYPES OF HERBAL HAIR CARE PRODUCTS HAIR OIL : The hair oils are used for dressings and nourishing the hair. This preparations is generally used to increase the growth of hair and to make them healthy .    Hair oil should have following properties : They should give luster to the hair. Retain them soft and flowing. Invigorate their growth. Keep the brain cool. Should not be sticky.

13. HAIR LOTION : Hair lotion has a stimulating effect upon the hair follicles. They are generally perfumed with oil of rosemary and others ascenes as it posses a good stimulating property. HAIR COLORANTS : These are preparations which are used for the coloring of hthe hairs. They enhances the attractiveness of gray hair. They are applied externally on the hair with help of brush . SHAMPOO : Shampoo is preparation of surfactant in suitable form liquid, solid or powder- which when used under the condition specified will remove surface grease, dirt, and skin debris from the hair shaft and scalp without affecting adversely the hair, scalp or health of the user.

14. QUALLITIES OF AN IDEAL HAIR PRODUCT It should: Protect the hair cuticle. Cleans without stripping natural oils. Replace lost protein, moisture, and nutrients. Condition without weighing down the hair. Even without porosity and prevent moisture loss. Smooth abraded cuticle scales. Prevent intense drying from environment .

15. Herbal ingredients used in hair care Latin name Common name Part used Uses Aloe vera Aloe Leaf Moisturizer, Shampoos Bacopa monneri Brahmi Entire herb Hair growth, Good for sleep, Shampoos Arctium lappa Arctium lappa Roots Promots hair growth. Cedrus dessential oilsdara Dessential oilsdar Wood Soaps, Shampoos Centella asiatica Gotu kola Plant Hair care, Darkening of hair, Hair oil Citrus aurantium Orange Peel Soaps, Shampoos Citrus limon Lemon Peel Prevents hair loss Eclipta alba Bhringraj Plant Promoting hair growth, Shampoos, Hair oil Acacia Concinna Shikakai pods promots hair growth and preventing dandruff

16. Herbal oral care The commonly used herbal medications for oral and dental health can be classified based on their properties as: PLANTS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY Aloe, betel pepper ( Piper betel ), black pepper (Piper nigrum ), clove ( Syzygium aromaticum ), coriander, ( Coriandrum sativum ), eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus globules ), garlic ( Allium sativum ), turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) PLANTS WITH ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY Spinach, pepper, black tea, broccoli, green tea, carrot, potato tomato, blackberry, grape, olive, pineapple have potent antioxidant activity PLANTS WITH ANALGESIC PROPERTY Capsicum ( Capsicum annuum ), Chile ( Capsicum annuum ), clove ( Eugenia caryophyllus ), ginger ( Zingiber officinale ), menthol ( Mentha piperata ), peppermint ( Mentha piperita ), poppy ( Papaver somniferum ), tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum ).

17. Herbal ingredients used in oral care Some of the important herbs and their use in dentistry and oral care as follows: Clove Oil ( Syzygium aromaticum ) It has got excellent analgesic and antiseptic properties which inhibit growth of all disease causing bacteria USES: 1. Relieve toothache 2. Treating bleeding gums. Aloe Vera ( Grita Kumari ) It is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiseptic in nature USED IN : Toothpick injuries, chemical burns Tea Tree Oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) It has antiseptic and antifungal properties. USED IN: Treatment of throat irritation, stings, burns

18. Garlic ( Allium sativum ) Its antibacterial activity depends on allicin produced by enzymatic activity of alliinase USED IN: Inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans , and therefore, can be used as an effective remedy in the prevention of dental caries Evening Primrose ( Oleum Oenothera biennis ) It has antiallergic and antiulcer activity USED IN : Treatment of dental caries. Neem ( Azadirachta indica ) USED IN: preventing and healing gum diseases and other dental problems such as bleeding and plaque

19. Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) It is mainly composed of volatile oils namely phenol, thymol , and carvacrol USED IN : it contains fluoride used in toothpaste Turmeric ( Curcuma longa Linn .) It is an antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and painkiller Meswak ( Salvadora persica ) It is a derivative from Arak tree, used as a traditional toothbrush for oral hygiene.