herbal ingredients used in oral care and skin care

1. HERBAL COSMETICS-HERBAL
INGREDIENTS USED IN SKIN
CARE AND ORAL CARE
PRESENTED BY:
SHAIK.AHMED UNISHA AFFRIN
170121886004
M . Pharm 2nd semester
Dept of pharmaceutics

2. contents:
• Definetion
• Herbal cosmetics
• Herbal ingredients used for skin care
• Herbal ingredients used for oral care

3. What are cosmetics?
According to D and C Act 1940: Any article intended to be rubbed ,
poured , sprinkled or sprayed on or introduced to or applied to any part
of 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 herbal cosmetics?
Herbal cosmetics is defined as the beauty products ,which posses
desirable physiological activities, such as skinhealing , smoothening,
appearance, enhancing and conditioning properties with help of herbal
ingredients.
These are the cosmetics which are prepared by using plant products
having cosmetic actions.

4. Herbal cosmetics
• The herbal cosmetics are the preparations containing phytochemical
from a variety of botanical sources, which influences the functions of
skin and provide nutrients necessary for the healthy skin or hair .
• The natural herbs and their products when used for their aromatic
value in cosmetic preparation are termed as herbal cosmetics
• The Drug and Cosmetics Act specify that herbs and essential oils used
in cosmetics must not claim to penetrate beyond the surface layers of
the skin nor should have any therapeutic effect .
• The legal requirement and the regulatory procedures for herbal
cosmetics are same as that for other chemical ingredients used in
cosmetic formulations

5. • The requirements for the basic skin care:
• Cleansing agent: which remove the dust, dead cells and dirt that
chokes the pores on the skin. Some of the common cleansers include
vegetable oils like coconut, sesame and palm oil .
• Toners: The toners help to tighten the skin and keep it from being
exposed to many of the toxins that are floating in the air or other
environmental pollutants. Some of the herbs used as toners are witch
hazel, geranium, sage, lemon, ivy burdock and essential oils.
• Moisturizing: The moisturizing helps the skin to become soft and
supple. Moisturizing shows a healthy glow and are less prone to aging
Some of the herbal moisturizers include vegetable glycerin, sorbitol,
rose water, jojoba oil, aloe vera and iris

9. Herbal Cosmetics Can Be Grouped Into
Following Major Categories
• Cosmetics for enhancing the appearance of facial skin
• Cosmetics for hair growth and care
• Cosmetics for skin care, especially in teenager22 (acne, pimples and
sustaining)
• Shampoos, soaps, powders and perfumery, etc.
• Miscellaneous products

10. • Skin Protection
• Green Tea
• Green tea is tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis belonging
to family Theaceae .
• Whether applied topically or consumed as a beverage or dietary
supplement, green tea is a premiere skin protectant .
• It protects against direct damage to the cell and moderates inflammation,
according to research from the Department of Dermatology, Columbia
University, New York.
• Studies suggest that the catechins in green tea are some 20 times stronger
in their antioxidant powers than even vitamin E 68.
• Men, women and children need to position this super shield on their side
against the ravaging effects of the sun

11. • Turmeric
• Turmeric, Curcuma longa is a rhizomatous herbacessential oilsus
perennial plant of the ginger family Zingiberaceae Turmeric is used in
many celebrations of Hindus .
• Especially in Hindu wedding brides would rub with turmeric on their
bodies for glowing look.
• New born babies also rubbed with turmeric on their forehead for
good luck. Traditionally women rub turmeric on their cheeks to
produce a natural golden glow

13. Herbal ingredients in oral care
• Herbal remedies have a long history of use for gum and
tooth problems. In many traditional cultures, there are no
plastic-bristle brushes, rather, the use of herbal "chewing
sticks" are common.
• Chewing sticks are usually taken from plants, shrubs or
trees with high anti-microbial activity. The ends of selected
sticks are shredded and they are used to massage the
gums and "floss" the teeth.
• In California, the young twigs of any of a number of oaks
or willows have served for chewing sticks, and are still
available today.
• In Traditional Medicine, the following herbs have a long
history of use for prevention and in assisting the body to
heal itself in gum and tooth disorders.

14. • Anti-bacterial,
• anti-inflammatory resins
• Myrrh--a resin from North Africa to Arabia, warming,
astringent.
• Propolis--a bee product--stimulates production of new
tissue, anti-viral, useful for mouth sores and ulcers.
• Pine resin (pitch)--use as "chewing gum" when firm.
• Other Anti-microbial herbs:
• Usnea--a common lichen, stronger than penicillin against
strep. and staph.
• Bloodroot--an eastern woodlands plant--strongly inhibits
plaque and decay-causing bacteria.
• Plantain--a common world-wide "weed," use it fresh for
abscesses, inflammation .

15. • Astringents (anti-microbial, tightens tissues)
• new research shows that tannin-rich plants can be anti-
viral.
• Krameria--contains 40% tannin, combine the powder with
myrrh as a dentifrice for bleeding or spongy gum.
• Oak galls (oak apples)--contain up to 50% tannins, use
powder as a dentifrice.
• Tormentil & sage = use as a gargle for chronic gum
inflammation.
• Immune straighteners:
• Echinacea--gargle or rinse with the diluted tincture,
activates local immunity, induces healing.
• Baptisia--antiseptic, anti-bacterial.

16. • Essential oils
• Essential oils (EOs) are distilled liquids extracted from flowers, leaves,
bark, stems, roots, shrubs and trees.
• The effectiveness of EOs lies in their exceptional ability to penetrate
human tissue and provide therapeutic benefits.
• EOs contain varying numbers of tiny aromatic molecules that rapidly
absorb into skin and travel through the body via blood capillaries
and the circulatory system.
• When used in herbal dental care, EOs are absorbed deep into gum
tissue where their potent antibacterial properties provide valuable
benefits in the treatment of gum disease.
• The essential oils:
• 1) Red Thyme- • The oil from this herb has been used extensively in
medicine as a powerful antiseptic and disinfectant.
• Additionally, its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial and stimulating properties help treat oral inflammation
and infection, making it a powerful additive to herbal dental
products.

17. • 2]Cinnamon Bark-
• The high aldehyde content of this oil makes it a strong
antimicrobial and antiseptic.
• High in tannins, cinnamon bark is an astringent, which in
turn provides valuable benefits.
• Astringents contract, firm and strengthen oral tissue,
reduce surface inflammation and irritation, and create a
protective barrier from infection.
• Cinnamon oil is widely recognized as a painkiller and has
long been used to soothe toothaches.

18. Eucalyptus-
• Indigenous to Australia, eucalyptus has one of the most
widely recognizable aromas.
• It is commonly used as the active ingredient in vapor rubs
because it aids respiratory function.
• In addition, eucalyptus boasts antibacterial, antifungal,
antiseptic and stimulant properties, which boost circulation
and speed up the healing process.
• It is ideal for combating oral infection and mouth ulcers.

19. • Lavender-
• Widely used for its skin healing properties, the oil from
this highly aromatic flower offers antibacterial, anti-
inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic and stimulant
properties in natural dental remedies, making it a strong
ally for good oral health.
• Lavender is effective against halitosis, helps heal
damaged tissue and provides soothing relief from mouth
pain.
• Its pleasant aroma is also a powerful sedative which helps
to calm the nervous system and decrease stress.
• While this may not seem relevant to mouth care, emotional
stress is strongly linked to gum disease, because it impairs
immune function and lowers the body’s natural defenses.

20. • Peppermint-
• The oil from this plant provides antibacterial, anti-
inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, sedative
and stimulant properties.
• While peppermint flavoring is one of the most common
additives used in commercial toothpaste and mouthwash,
the majority of these products do not contain the essential
oil itself.
• Rather than using essential oils as active ingredients, the
majority of mouth care products typically use synthetic
derivatives.
• When peppermint essential oil is used in natural oral care
products it offers protection from oral infection, pain relief
and enhanced blood circulation

22. HERBAL EXTRACTS
• Echinacea:
• This herb is best known for helping the body to fight off
microbial infections.
• It is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and is an
immunomodulator, which reacts with and aids the immune
system.
• Studies have shown Echinacea to be effective in preventing
infection, repairing damaged tissue and regenerating
connective tissue.
• Gotu kola- Used as a medicine for its healing properties, gotu
kola has been shown to stimulate blood vessel growth in
connective tissue, stimulate wound healing, and act as a

23. HERBAL TOOTH PREPARATIONS
• To prevent and control of teeth disorders, which include
Herbal Tooth paste ,herbal tooth powder, dentifrices and
mouthwash.
• Dentifrices :
• The basic requirements of a dentifrice are-
• 1. To remove food debris, plaque and stain.
• 2. It should leave the mouth with a fresh, clean sensation.
• 3. It should be harmless, pleasant and convenient to use.

24. • Tooth paste
• To remove adherent soiling matter from a hard surface
with minimal damage
• Mouth wash
• Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a product used to enhance
oral hygiene

25. • EXAMPLE
• (herbal toothpaste)
• DIVYA DANT KANTI TOOTH PASTE
• Vajradanti Extract
• Pilu Extract
• Bakul Extract (Mimusops elengi)
• Babool Extract
• Akarkara Extract (Anacyclus Pyrethrum )
• Majuphal Extract (Quercus infectoria)
• Kapur Extract (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Vidang Extract
• Nimba or Neem Extract
• Lavang Extract

26. • HIORA MOUTHWASH Key ingredients:
• Pilu (Salvadora persica)
• Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellerica)
• Nagavalli (Piper betle)
• Gandhapura taila (Gaultheria fragrantissima)
• Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)
• Peppermint satva (Mentha spp)
• Yavani satva (Trachyspermum ammi)

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