Topic : Herbal Cosmetics
Presented by – Khushbu Raut
Riya Khambadkar
Yash Lonkar
Contents
● Introduction
● Classification on the basis of site of application
● Why Herbals?
● Benefits of some Herbs
● Companies manufacturing Herbal Cosmetics
● Conclusion
● References
Introduction
1. Herbal Cosmetics are the products that are formulated, using various permissible
cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are
used to provide defined cosmetic benefits.
2. The word cosmetic was acquire from the Greek word “kosm tikos” meaning having
the power, order, skill in decorating.
3. The birth of cosmetics form a continuous narrative throughout the history of man as
they developed. The man in ancient times 3000BC used colors for the decoration to
charm the animals that he wished to hunt and also the man survived attack from the
rival by coloring his skin and adorned his body for protection to provoke fear in an
enemy (whether man or animal).
4. Herbs have been used in the following ways - In cooking for flavoring foods, as
perfumes, as disinfectants, to protect us against germs, as medicines to heal when
we are sick.
5. Herbal extracts as the name suggests, is the extract of herbs. Herbal extracts are an
ancient methodology as its references have been discovered in holy Vedas and in
Unani scriptures.
Why
Herbal?
Advantages
Enhance
physical and
mental well being
Easily
Have less side
incorporated in
skin and hairs effects
Pure and organic Easily
ingredients available
No animal Easy to
testing manufacture
Economical
Aloe Vera Jasmine
• It keeps skin looking smooth and supple. • It mild fragrance make natural anti-deodorant.
• Delays visible signs of ageing like fine. • It helps strengthen the roots of the hair.
• Healing cracked heels. • Effective cure for scrapes, wounds, and cuts.
• Moisturizes the skin • Antiseptic properties help keep skin infections at
bay.
Sandalwood
• Naturally clear skin complexion and add a healthy Papaya
glow to it. • It helps in removing dead skin cells.
• Tightens the drooping skin tissues, • It helps prevent balding.
• Provide youthful appearance. • It is used to treat sore and cracked heels.
• Effectively in fighting the bacteria and fungi. • Used for skin whitening.
Turmeric Cucumber
• Help lighten stretch marks. • It remove dark complexion.
• Effectively reducing fine lines and wrinkles. • It reduces freckles.
• Quick relief of accidently burn skin. • It helps in removing dark circles under eyes.
• Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial • It helps in soothing and softening your skin.
properties.
Tea
Rose • Adds shine to dull hair.
• Rose water is a natural toner for skin. • Eliminate darkness around the eye area.
• Prevent dark circles below eyes. • Increases the resistance of the body against
• It helps to lock moisture into the skin keeping skin various infections.
feeling smooth.
Carica Papaya Jasminum Sambac
Cucumis Sativus
Curcuma Longa
Companies Manufacturing Herbal Cosmetics
Patanjali Ayurvedic ltd. Surya Herbal ltd.
Other Companies: Eubiotic Cosmetics, New Delhi,
Combii Organochem pvt.ltd,
Bio Life Technologies,etc
Conclusion
The knowledge of medicinal plant used by the people seems to be well
known to its cultural and tradition.
In present study we identified many plants used by the people to cure
dramatological disorders and as cosmetics.
Herbal Cosmetics are used for the beautifications purpose mainly.
Their demands has increased vigorously since they have certain advantages
over the synthetic cosmetics :
They are cheap in cost.
They are easily available in the market.
They are least toxic and also having least or no adverse effects.
The quality control test must be carried out for herbal cosmetic .It is
assumed to be safe for longer period of time.
So from all the study of Herbal Cosmetics we can conclude that “The Herbal
Cosmetics are the most significant alternative for the synthetic cosmetics”.
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