Advantages Of Cosmetics

Herbal Plants: Used as a cosmetics

PatadePreetiPandurang

Department of Botany,SavitribaiPhule University of Pune

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Introduction

The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek word “kosmtikos” meaning having the power, arrange , skill in decorating. The natural herbs and their products when used for their aromatic value in cosmetic preparation are termed as herbal cosmetics. There is common belief that chemical based cosmetics are harmful to the skin and increased awareness among consumers for herbal products. Natural skin care is the care of skin using naturally derived ingredients such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers etc.

Herbs are known as non woody plants, the whole plant or any part of plant used

Herbal cosmetics do not have any side effects and also not give any allergic reaction.

2. All they are easily incorporated to skin and hair.

3. Herbal cosmetics used in small amount and they are very effective than the synthetic cosmetics.

4.Herbal cosmetics are perfect for all skin types.

5.Herbal cosmetics are not that expensive.

Disadvantages of herbal cosmetics

1. Herbal cosmetics manufacturing process is complex process which takes more time .

2. Herbaldrug have slower effects as compare to allopathic dosage form. Aslo it requires long therapy.

3.They difficult to hide taste and oder.

Types of Herbal Cosmetics

• Herbal Creams Cold creams - Used for cooling effect Cleansing creams –Used for cleaning purpose.

e.g. of herbs.Manjishta, Triphla, Tulsi, Curcuma longa, Azadiractaindica.Papaya, Banana.etc.

• Herbal lotions

Face lotions-Used for bleaching purpose to lighten the colour of skin.

e.g.Aloe vera, Azadiractaindica, Allium sativum.etc.

• Herbal Hair care

Hair oil- Used for nourishing the hair and help to increase the growth of hair and remains healthy.

Shampoo- Used to remove dirt and skin debris from the hair

e.g. Citrus limon, Citrus auriantum, Aloe