1. HERBAL COSMETICS
Prepared by ,
Avitashri Sagar Patil
M.Pharm First Year
Rajarambapu Collge Of Pharmcy,
Kasegaon.
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2. CONTENTS :
Introduction
Herbal cosmetics for skin
Herbal cosmetics for hair
Herbal cosmetics for oral care
Advantages
Disadvantages
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3. INTRODUTION
❖ Cosmetics are defined as the substance which can be used to
cleanse,nourish and moisturize the skin of human body.they can
be used in various forms to protect the skin,modify
imperfections and beautify the skin.
❖ Herbal cosmetics are defined as the beauty products which
possess desirable physiological activities such as skin healing,
smoothening, appearance, enhancing and conditioning
properties because of herbal ingredients.
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4. Herbal cosmetics used for
❖ Skin Care:-
1.Powders 2.Creams 3.Make-up preparations 4.Lotions
5.Deodorants 6.Bath and cleansing products
❖ Hair Care:-
1.Shampoos 2.Tonics 3.Shaving media 4.Beard softeners
5.Hair dressing 6.Depilatories (Hair removers)
❖ Oral Care :-
1.Tooth powders 2.Dentifrices 3.Mouth washes
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5. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR SKIN
• The herbal approach of proper skin care is principally
based on three essential steps.
• Cleanse
• Nourish
• Moisturize
Whatever may be the type of skin, these three steps are
performed to protect the skin from the constant effect of
environment, stress and skin’s natural process of cell
degradation decay.
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6. HERBS USED FOR VARIOUS TYPES
OF SKIN
❖ FOR DRY SKIN :-
• Example of Herbs:- Manjistha, Tulsi, Aloe vera.
• Fruit face mask : Banana or avocado pulp.
❖ FOR SENSITIVE SKIN :-
• Example of Herbs:- Turmeric, Neem.
• Fruit face mask : Banana or Pineapple pulp.
❖ FOR OILY SKIN :-
• Example of Herbs:- Turmeric, milk, Honey.
• Fruit face mask : Strawberry or Papaya pulp.
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7. HERBAL INGREDIENTS USED IN SKIN CARE
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Herbs common name Part used Uses
Aloe Leaf Moisturizer, Sun screen,
Emollient
Kesar Flowering top Skin cleansing lotion
Neem Leaf Antiseptic, Reduce dark
spots, Antibacterial
Garlic Bulb Promotes skin healing,
Antibacterial
Termeric Rhizome Antiseptic,Antibacterial,
Antioxidant
Cucumber Fruit Cooling agent, Skin toner
Liquorice Root Antimicrobial,Antioxidant
8. Different Herbal Cosmetics Used
For Skin Care
➢ COLD CREAM:-
• It is an (w/o) type of emulsion. used as moisturizer, makeup remover
and cleanser. The main principle of cold cream involves slow
evaporation of water phase which leads to cooling sensation.
• In olden days the cold cream was prepared from animal fats and
vegetable oils.
• Example: Almond,Aloe vera.
➢ VANISHING CREAM:-
• Vanishing cream are also called foundation cream because they
disappears rapidly when rubbed on skin.
• Example: Termeric.
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9. ➢ CLEANSING CREAMS :-
• Cleansing cream are used to be applied on skin for removing the facial
makeup and also used to improve the healthy and good appearance to
the skin.
• They contain other ingredients which helps to soften, lubricate or
protect the skin.
• Example: Lemon,Cucumber,Rose water.
➢ FACE LOTION :-
• These are also called the bleaching lotions, actually alter the colour
of skin like the whitening cream.
• Example: Aloe vera,Almand.
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10. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR HAIR
➢ The herbal ingredients used in various formulations such as
• Hair Tonic
• Hair Gel
• Shampoo
• Hair colorant
• Hair oil
• Conditioner
These are the herbal cosmetics used to promote hair growth ,
strengthen, against hair loss.
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11. HERBAL INGREDIENTS USED IN HAIR CARE
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Herbal Ingredients USES
Amla Strengthen, promote hair growth.
Hibiscus Anti-greying properties.
Reetha Against hair loss,hair cleanser,Anti-dandruff.
Heena Hair dye,Conditioner, Anti-dandruff.
Aloe vera Reduce hair fall, anti-dandruff,prevent scalp
disorder.
Shikakai Promoting hair growth, preventing dandruff,
Superior cleanser.
Bhringraj Conditioner, Pramotes Hair growth
12. Different Herbal Cosmetics Used For
Hair Care
➢ HAIR OIL:-
• The hair oils are used for dressings and nourishing the hair.it used to
increase the growth of hair and make them healthy.
• It prevent intense drying from environment and replace lost protein,
moisture and nutrients.
• Example: Amla, Almond, Bhringraj.
➢ SHAMPOO:-
• Shampoo is preparation of surfactant in suitable form of liquid, solid
or powder.it is used for cleaning hair and also helps to remove oil ,
sweat, dirt from your hair.
• Example: Shikakai, Reetha.
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13. ➢ HAIR LOTION:-
• Hair lotion coats your hair and stop strands from drying out.it used to
keep your hair protected from dryness and breakage.it continuously
replenish the moisture to prevent brittleness.
• Example: Tea tree oil,Rosemary oil.
➢ HAIR COLORANTS:-
• The hair colorants are used for coloring of the hair.it also used to
cover gray or white hair and enhance the attractiveness.
• Example: Heena.
➢ HAIR CONDITIONER:-
• The hair conditioner are used to prevent hair loss and act as scalp
deep cleanser.
• Example: Amla, Bramhi, Sandal wood.
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14. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR ORAL CARE
• Herbal remedies have a long history of use for gum and tooth
problems. they have been used for centuries to prevent and control
oral disease.
• Chewing sticks are usually taken from plants, shrubs or trees with
high anti-microbial activity. Young twigs of any of a number of
Neem, Oaks, Willows have served for chewing sticks.
• Natural herbs used in oral care are safe and effective. It prevents
various oral health problems such as bleeding gums,mouth ulcers
and tooth decay.
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15. HERBAL INGREDIENTS USED IN ORAL CARE
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Herbs common name Uses
Neem Toothache, Antibacterial
Babul Teeth disorders
Vajradanti Toothache,Strengthens teeth
Clove Toothache, Antiseptic
Cinnamon Bark Antimicrobial,Astringent
Liquorice Antimicrobial,Treat oral diseases.
Miswak Toothbrush for oral hygiene.
16. Different Herbal Preparations For Oral
Care
➢ Dentifrices:-
• Dentifrice are the preparations intended for use with a toothbrush for
the purpose of cleaning the surfaces of teeth.it is used to remove
food debris, plaque and stain.
➢ Tooth powder:-
• It is used to promote oral hygiene and also helps to prevent teeth and
gum diseases like bleeding gum, gingivitis,tooth decay.
➢ Mouth wash:-
• Mouth wash is a product used to enhance oral hygiene.
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17. ADVANTAGES
➢ They are very effective as compared to synthetic
cosmetics.
➢ They are safe,non-toxic and found in large variety and
quantity.
➢ Chief in cost and 100 % chemical free.
➢ They do not have provoke allergic and do not have any side
effect.
➢ They are easily incorporated with skin and hair.
➢ Natural and pure with long term effects.
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18. DISADVANTAGES
➢ They are difficult to hide taste and odor.
➢ They have slower effects as compare to allopathic dosage
form. Also it requires long term therapy.
➢ Manufacturing process are time consuming and
complicated.
➢ Most of the herbal drugs are not easily available.
➢ No pharmacopoeia defines or any specific procedure are
required to be used in any of herbal cosmetics.
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