Herbal ingredients used for skin care

herbal cosmetics - taken from internet as well as textbook

1. HERBAL INGREDIENTS USED FOR SKIN CARE 5/3/2019 1

2. INTRODUCTION: Herbal cosmetic also known as “natural cosmetics” The demand of herbal medicines is increasing rapidly due to their lack of side effects. There is extensive variety of herbal cosmetic that are produced and commonly used for daily purposes. Herbal cosmetics like herbal conditioner, herbal soaps, herbal face wash, herbal shampoo. 5/3/2019 2

3. The best thing of herbal cosmetic is that it is purely made by the herbs and shrubs. The natural content in the herbs does not have any reactions on the human body, rather enhance the body with supplements and other helpful minerals. Herbs have variety of function such as food flavorings, cosmetic and medicine in the forms of tea, tablet, capsule, tincture, cream, syrup and liquid. 5/3/2019 3

4. The herbal cosmetics are the preparation containing p hytochemical from variety botanical sources which influences the functions of skin and provide nutrients necessary for the healthy skin. The legal requirement and the regulatory procedure for herbal cosmetics are same as that for other chemical ingredients used in cosmetic formulations. The requirement for the basic skin care: Cleansing agent Toners moisturizing 5/3/2019 4

5. 1) Cleansing agent: which remove dust, dead cells, and dirt that chokes the pores on the skin. E.g. coconut oil, sesame oil 2) Toners: The toners help to tighten the skin. E.g. essential oils, lemon 3) Moisturizing: moisturizing help the skin to become soft and a healthy glow . E.g. vegetable glycerin, aloe vera , sorbitol 5/3/2019 5

6. Advantage of herbal cosmetics: Natural products Safe to use Compatible with all skin types Wide selection to choose from No side effects Cosmeceuticals 5/3/2019 6

7. Skin types and their care Skin type Features Herbal Essential oil Normal Soft , smooth texture, no visible pores Pomegranate leaves juice Herbal face pack Lemon, rose sandal wood Dry Low level sebum, feels tight , dehydrate skin Aloe Vera, olive oil Fennel, lavender, lemon Oily Shiny, thick and dull coloured chronically oily skin has course pores and pimples Aloe Vera, lemon grass Lavender, lemon Combination Some parts of your face are dry or flaky. Menthol, aloe vera , turmeric Citrus oils, jasmine oils 5/3/2019 7

8. Marketed products of herbal cosmetics Herbal skin care products Products Brand name Cream Vicco turmeric cream Face wash Combi neem face wash Face scrub Aloe Indica face scrub Face powder Agarwal tulsi face powder 5/3/2019 8

9. Special skin problems and herbal remedies Skin Problems Features Remedies Chapped Skin Rough texture Olive oil, egg white , coconut oil Withered skin Very tough texture full of wrinkles Carrot juice along with a mixture of egg white and honey Sallow skin No color look, skin becomes lusterless Inclusion of vitamin B in diet Sensitive skin Sunburns and wind burns occur easily skin becomes dry Use of essential oil of lavender, rose, sandal wood oil Acne Pockets of infection that manifest as red sores, pimples Usage of red sandal wood oil 5/3/2019 9

10. List of plants with cosmetic application for skin care Common name Parts use Uses Garlic Bulb Promote skin healing,acne antibacterial Aloe Vera Leaf Moisturizer, emollient, sunscreen Neem Leaf Antiseptic, leprosy, Papaya Fruit Face cream, remove blemisheshes Bhringraj Herb Control skin dieseases , eczema Tulsi Leaves Control skin infection 5/3/2019 10

11. Herbal Medicines for treatment of various ailments dry skin treatment coconut oil: Coconut oil comes from the fruit or seed of the coconut palm tree cocos nucifera ,( Arecaceae ). Extra virgin coconut oil is excellent as a skin moisturizer. SUNFLOWER OIL: It is non volatile oil expressed from sunflower seeds obtained from helianthus anuus ( Asteraceae ). In cosmetic it has smoothing properties and is considered noncomedogenic . 5/3/2019 11

12. ALOE VERA: It is an ingredient in many cosmetic because it heals moisturizes and soften skin. Simply cut one of the aloe vera leaves to easily extract the soothing gel. 5/3/2019 12

13. ANTIAGING TREATMENT CARROT: It is obtained from the plant daucus carota belonging to family Apiaceae . Carrot seed oil is indicated for antiaging , revitalizing and rejuvenating. As it promotes the formation of new cells and help to reducing wrinkles. GINKGO: Ginkgo comes from the ginkgo tree, ginkgo biloba ( ginkgoaceae ). It is best known, as a circulatory tonic, in particular for strengthening the tiny little capillaries to all the Organs, but especially to the brain. 5/3/2019 13

14. Indian extract for herbal cosmetics: Multani mitts (fullers Earth): Clay was one earlist substance to be used as a beuty mask to draw oils from the skin, natural moisturizers for to remove pimples marks, treating sunburn, help unclog pores, to cleanse the skin of flakes and dirt. Chandan and vertiver (usher) It was used as scrubs and face packs that were applied on face and whole body to remove dead cells, regenerate growth of new cells and give a young look. 5/3/2019 14

15. Skin protection Green tea: Green tea is made solely with the Leaves of camellia sinesis ( Theaceae ). Green tea is a premiere skin protectant. It protects against direct damage to the cell and moderates inflammation. TURMERIC: Turmeric, curcuma longa ( Zingiberaceae ). Traditionally women rub turmeric on their cheeks to produce a natural golden glow. 5/3/2019 15

16. CALENDULA: Calendula in suspension or in tincture is used topically to treat acne, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding and soothing irritated tissue. 5/3/2019 16

17. HERBAL AS AN ANTIOXIDANT: TAMARIND: tamarindus indica , ( fabaceae ). Its antioxidant activity is appropriate for anti-wrinkle cosmetic. VITAMIN C: it prevents free radical damage due to its property of donating free radicals. Main source of vitamin c is carrots, sweet potatoes, oranges. VITAMIN E: it has been found beneficial against certain types of cancer and cardiac problems. Vitamin is mainly present in almonds, nuts, vegetable oils etc 5/3/2019 17

18. References Internet sources 5/3/2019 18

19. Thank you 5/3/2019 19