Role of Herbs in Cosmetics.

Role of Herbs in Cosmetics, what is cosmetic,what is Herbal cosmetics,types , advantages and disadvantage, conclusion,

1. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY & RESEARCH CENTRE TOPIC: ROLE OF HERBS IN COSMETICS Prepared By: NITESH RAI B .Pharm - VIII(sem) Guide: Mr. SUMIT CHOURASIA

2. INTRODUCTION DEFINITION 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 Cosmetics? 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.

3. What Are Herbal Cosmetics? 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. TYPES ACCORDING TO THE SITE OF APPLICATION 1.SKIN 2.HAIR 3.DENTIFRICE 4.NAIL 5.EYES Herbal Cosmetics For Skin Care The herbal approach of proper skin care is principally based on three essential steps. • Cleanse • Nourish • Moisture

5. Herbal Cosmetics For Various Types Of Skin 1. For Dry Skin Example of herbs: Rubia Cardifolia (Manjista), Triphla, Tulsi, Glycerihza glabra in sesame oil. Fruit face mask: Banana or avocado pulp. 2. For Sensitive Skin Example of Herbs: Usheero, curcuma longa, triphala, azadircta indica mustaka, nimba in coconut oil. Fruit face mask: Banana or pineapple pulp . 3. 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 gentel natured cleanser. Fruit face mask: Strawberry or papaya pulp.

6. Types Of Herbal Creams 1. Cold Creams: It is an emulsion in which the fat predominates,but the cooling effect produced when it is applied to the skin is due to skin evaporation of the watercontained. Formula: Almond oil 550 parts White wax 145 parts Borax 10 parts Water 290 parts Rose water 5 parts

7. 2. Vanishing Creams: Vanishing creams are also called foundation creams because they disappears when rubbed into skins. e.g: Rose oil 3. Cleansing Creams: A satisfactory cleansing cream is water in oil emulsion that melts at temperature of body and spreads readily over the skin.

8. 4. Face Lotion: These are also called the bleaching lotions, actually alter the color of skin like the whitening creams.

9. Herbs For Skin Care  1. Green Tea Camellia sinensis Protects against damage to the cell moderates inflammation.  2. Turmeric long curcuma produce natural golden glow and has healing effect.  3. Rose Rosa Used as toner for fair and dry skin.  4. Sandal Santalum album Cooling and calming with natural astringent and antiseptic properties

10. Anti – Aging Treatment: Carrot Daucus carrota Rich natural source of vitamin A; promotes the formation of new cells and helps in reducing wrinkles. Henna Lawsonia inermis It has natural affinity with the proteins in hair , making it able to stain the color into hair shaft

11. Advantages: They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not have negative side effects. They are easily incorporated with skin and hair. With small quantity they are very effective as compared to synthetic cosmetics. Extracts of plant decreases the bulk property of cosmetics and gives appropriate pharmacological effects. Easily available & found in large variety & quantity. Easy to manufactures and chief in cost Disadvantages: Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to Allopathic dosage form. Also it requires long term therapy. They are difficult to hide taste and odor. Most of the herbal drugs are not easily available. Manufacturing process are time consuming and complicated. No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedure or ingredients to be used in any of herbal cosmetics.

12. Guidelines For Using Herbs: Stop taking an herb if any side effect develops such as allergy, stomach upset, skin rash or headache. Purchase standardized herbal products. Herbal products are not recommended for: pregnant or lactating women infants or children under six years of age STORAGE OF HERBS Herbs should be s t ored in cool and dry pl a ce. Mois t ure can damage the herbs. Also moisture promotes bacterial and fungal growth. Dried herbs should be stored in air light container. Herbs should no t be s t or e d in direc t sunlig ht .

13. CONCLUSION: The usage of herbal cosmetics has been increased to many folds in personal system and there is a great demand for the herbal cosmetics. The use of bioactive ingredients in cosmetics influence biological functions of skin and provide nutrients necessary for the healthy skin or hair. There is tremendous scope to launch numerous herbal cosmetics using appropriate bioactive ingredients with suitable fatty oil, essential oils, proteins and additives.

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