Role of Herbs in Cosmetics - 2.pdf

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.

1. Dr. S.KUMARA SWAMY
A S S O C I A T E P R O F E S S O R
F a c u l t y o f P h a r m a c e u t i c a l S c i e n c e
A S S A M D O W N T O W N U N I V E R S I T Y
Role of Herbs in Cosmetics

2. DEFINATION
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. Parts or organ of the body to be applied for
Herbal cosmetics for Skin
1. Powders
2. Creams
3. Lotions
4. Deodorants
5. Bath and cleansing products
6. Make-up preparations
7. Suntan preparation
Herbal cosmetics for Nails
1. Nail polishes
2. Manicure preparations
Herbal cosmetics for Hairs
1. Shampoos
2. Tonics
3. Hair dressing
4. Hair waving preparations
5. Beard softeners
6. Shaving media
7. Depilatories (hair removers)
Herbal cosmetics for Teeth and mouth
1. Tooth powders
2. Dentifrices
3. Mouth washes

4. Skin care cosmetics -Turmeric
Synonyms
Indian Saffron; haldi(Hindi); Curcuma; Rhizomacur-cumae.
Biological Source
Turmeric is the dried rhizome ofCurcuma longaLinn. (syn.C.
domesticaValeton)., belonging to familyZingiberaceae.
Geographical Source
The plant is a native to southern Asia and is cultivated extensively in
temperate regions. It is grown on a larger scale in India, China, East Indies,
Pakistan, and Malaya.

5. Chemical Constituents
One of the most valuable herbal medicinal plants.
Turmeric contains brilliant yellow colouringmatter called as
curcuminoids(5%) and essential oil (6%). (Indian Saffron)
The chief constituent of the colouringmatter is curcuminI (60%) in
addition with small quantities of curcuminIII, curcuminII and
dihydrocurcumin.
The volatile oil contains mono-and sesquiterpeneslikezingiberene
(25%),α-phellandrene, sabinene, turmerone, arturmerone, borneol, and
cineole.

6. In 100 grams of turmeric, the nutrients found are:
NutrientValue
Energy 312 Kcal
Fat 3.25 g
Carbohydrate67.1 g
Protein9.68 g
Total dietary fibre22.7 g
Glucose0.38 g
Sucrose2.38 g
Fructose0.45 g
Magnesium208 mg
Iron 55 mg
Nutrient Value
Potassium 2080 mg
Phosphorous 299 mg
Zinc 4.5 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Copper 1.3 mg
Manganese 19.8 mg
Vitamin C 0.7 mg
Selenium 6.2 µg
Riboflavin 0.15 mg
Niacin 1.35 mg
Thiamin 0.058 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.107 mg

7. Properties of Turmeric:
Turmeric might possess properties like:
It might be an antioxidant
It might help alleviate inflammation (anti-inflammatory)
It might be effective against microorganisms (antimicrobial)
It might act as an anticoagulant (inhibits blood clotting)
It might help lower blood sugar levels (antidiabetic)
It might be a hypolipidemic(cholesterol-lowering)
It might have hepatoprotective(liver-protecting) properties
It might have nephroprotective(kidney-protecting) properties

8. Skin care cosmetics -Turmeric
a) Emulsion: Cold cream, vanishing cream, liquid cream
b) Powders: Face powder, Talcum powder, Tooth powder
c) Cakes: Rouge compacts, make-up cake
d) Oils: Hair oils
e) Mucilage: Hand lotion
f) Jellies: Hand jelly, wave set jelly, brilliantine jelly
g) Suspension: Cosmetic stockings
h) Paste:Tooth paste, deodorant paste
i) Soaps: Shampoo soap, shaving soap, toilet soap
j) Solutions: After shave lotions, hair set solutions and lotions

9. Turmeric used in cosmetics
Turmeric be used as first aid:
Turmeric might have haemostatic property (ability to arrest bleeding)
and a great healing property due to its anti-inflammatory and
antimicrobial effects.
According to animal studies, turmeric exhibited a potential healing
effect on septic and aseptic wounds in animal models

10. Turmeric used in cosmetics …
Cosmetology:
Turmeric may be the first known cosmetic as it has been traditionally smeared on
the skin by women.
It is believed to reduce facial hair growth, reduce acne and improve complexion
Many women still apply turmeric on theirface daily before taking bath (South
India).
The yellow colourhas been utilized in skin care products.
Tetrahydrocurcuminis an off-white hydrogenated form of curcuminthat is used
topically as a cutaneousantioxidant.
It may prevent rancidity of lipids when added to moisturizers.
Curcuminoidshave potential in cosmeceuticalsas antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
and skin lightening agents.
In-vitrocurcuminoidsinhibit collagenase, elastaseand hyaluronidase.

11. Turmeric used in cosmetics….
Curcumingel has been reported to improve the appearance of photo
damaged skin conditions such as pigmentarychanges, solar elastoses, actinic
poikiloderma, solar lentiginesand actinic keratosiswhen applied for
prolonged period such as six months.
It may promote apoptosis of cells with DNA damage.
It is being evaluated as an environmental friendly hair colouringagent.
The essential oils may have potential in the perfume, cosmetic and soap
industry.

12. Turmeric used in cosmetics….
Turmeric for the skin:
Turmeric might help purify and nourish the blood which may lead to
healthy and glowing skin.
It might be effective for skin diseases like acne, eczema, etc. due to its
antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
It may also help against premature ageing.
Turmeric is also a constituent ofsunscreens and cosmetics.

13. Turmeric used in cosmetics (Cosmetology)….
Colouringagent:
The yellow colourof curcuminhas been utilized in the food, textile and
cosmetic industry.
It is used as a food additive.
As it is similar in colourto the synthetic tartrazine, it is a natural
alternative.
Dermatological uses:
Curcuminhas potential in inflammatory and neoplasticdisorders of the
skin.
Curcuminaccelerated wound healing in animals is attributed to its
antioxidantproperties.

14. Turmeric used in cosmetics….
Uses of turmeric for the eyes:
A cataract is an eye disease caused by the oxidation of the lens in your eyes.
The internal consumption of turmeric might help reduce the oxidation of the lens.
Hence, it may be helpful in cataracts. It may also be helpful in relieving eye pain.
Uses of turmeric for infections:
A variety of bacteria, disease-causing fungi, and parasites might be inhibited by turmeric
extract and the essential oil ofCurcuma longa.
The aqueous extract of turmeric might exhibit antibacterial effects.
The growth of several bacteria like staphylococcus, lactobacillus, and streptococcus
might be suppressed by curcumin.
Ether and chloroform extracts of turmeric exhibit antifungal potential. Turmeric might
also possess antiviral properties.
All these properties of turmeric may help fight against infection-causing microbes.

15. Turmeric used in cosmetics….
Uses of turmeric for detoxification:
Detoxification is the process of elimination of toxic substances from the
body.
The active constituent of turmeric, curcumin, might bind with heavy
metalslike lead and cadmium and decrease the toxicity of these metals.
Turmeric may also be effective in dealing with poisoning and the
purification of blood.
Turmeric be used to boost memory?
Turmeric might help enhance memory in adults without dementia (loss of
memory and other thinking abilities).
Curcuminmight also help against Alzheimer’s disease.
However, such effects need to be proved by more research.

16. ViccoTurmeric
Here's the incredible story of KeshavVishnu Pendharkar, who gave India the
Swadeshicompany VICCO to compete withallopathic medicines and cosmetic
products with ayurvedicproducts.
It was founded byKeshavVishnu Pendharkarin 1952, in a small godownin the
industrial belt of Parel, in Mumbai.
Its first product was a tooth cleaning powder which was developed after
studying ancient Ayurvedictexts. (Dhanvantari)
Initially, KeshavPendharkarand his sons would go door-to door to sell the
product.