This document provides information about herbal cosmetics and their use. It defines cosmetics and discusses herbal ingredients that can be used to make natural cosmetic products for skin, hair, teeth, and nails. Specific herbal formulations are presented for creams, lotions, hair oils, hair colors, and toothpastes. The document emphasizes the advantages of herbal cosmetics like their lack of side effects and natural ingredients. It concludes by listing references used.

1. Presented By-
Shubham B. Ahir
M.Pharm 1st Year
(Pharmaceutics)
Roll No- MPH02
DRGCOP, MALKAPUR
Guided By-
DR. S. Sapkal Sir,
Assistant Professor
DRGCOP, MALKAPUR

2. •Introduction
•Definition of cosmetics
•Type Herbal cosmetics for skin
•Content's Herbal cosmetics for type of skin
•Type of Herbal creams
•Type of Herbal lotions
•Type of herbal hair care products
• Quality of an ideal hair product
• Herbal hair preparations
•Herbal tooth prepration
•reference

3. Herbal products are safe because they are natural and can be
harmful if consumed improperly or in excessive amounts.
Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with biologically active
ingredients purporting to have medical or drug - like benefits .
These are the ingredient with medicinal properties that manifests
beneficial topical actions and provides protection against
degenerative skin conditions .
Cosmeceuticals improve appearance by delivering nutrients
necessary for healthy skin .
INTRODUCTION

4. According to D & C Act in 1940
Any article intended to be rubbed , poured , sprinkled
or sprayed on or introduced to or applied to 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.
Included in this definition are products such as skin
moisturizers , perfumes , lipsticks , fingernail polishes ,
eye and facial makeup preparations , shampoos ,
permanent waves , hair colours , toothpastes , and
deodorants , as well as any material intended for use
as a component of a cosmetic product .
Definition of Cosmetics

5. Advantage of Herbal Cosmetics
 They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not have
negative side effects .
 They are easily incorporated with skin and hair .
 With small quantity they are very effective as
compared to synthetic cosmetics .
 Easily available & found in large variety & quantity

6. Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to
Allopathic dosage form . Also it requires long term
therapy.
They are difficult to hide taste and odour.
Manufacturing process are time consuming and
complicated.
No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedure
or ingredients to be used in any of herbal
cosmetics.
Disadvantage of Herbal Cosmetics

7. TYPES ACCORDING TO SITE OF APPLICATION
 Skin
 Hair
 Dentifrice
 Nail
 Eyes

8. Herbal Cosmetics for Skin
The herbal approach of proper skin is
principally based on three essential steps .
 Cleanse
 Nourish
 Moisture
Whatever may be the type of skin ; these
three steps are external care of the skin to protect
from the constant effect of environment , stress
and skins natural process of cell degradation
decay .

9. •Therefore in order to help the skin look young and
radiant .
•Exfoliation to remove dead skin cells .
•Epidermal stimulation for new cell growth .
•Antioxidant properties for cellular rejuvenation
and repair .
•Improve capillary blood flow .
•Penetrating moisture and nutrients to replenish all
layers of skin.

10. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR VARIOUS TYPES
OF SKIN
 FOR DRY SKIN
Example of Herbs :
 Rubia Cardifolia ( Manjista ) , Triphla , Tulsi ,
 Glycerihza glabra in sesame oil .
Fruit face mask :
 Banana or avocado pulp.

11. FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Example of Herbs :
Curcuma longa , triphala , azadircta indica
mustaka , nimba in coconut oil.
Fruit face mask
Banana or pineapple pulp.

12. FOR OILY SKIN
✓ Example of Herbs
Tulsi , nimba , terminalia arjuna , Triphla , curcuma
longa , mustaka in mustard oil , milk , cream and
butter milk are used as gentel natured cleanser .
✓Fruit face mask :
Strawberry or papaya pulp.

13. TYPES OF HERBAL CREAMS
COLD CREAMS : Types of Herbal Creams * It is an
emulsion in which the fat predominates , but the
cooling effect produced when it is applied to the skin
is due to skin evaporation of the water contained .
Formula :
 Almond oil -550 parts
 White wax -145 parts
 Borax -10 parts
 Water -290 parts
 Rose water -13 parts

14. VANISHING CREAMS
Vanishing creams are also called foundation creams
because they disappears when rubbed into skins .
• * Formula :
• Stearic acid 130 parts
• Borax crystals 28 parts
• Sodium carbonate 12 parts
• Water 740 parts
• Rose oil 9parts

15. CLEANSING CREAMS
•A satisfactory cleansing cream is water in oil
emulsion that melts at temperature of body and
spreads readily over the skin.
•Formula : Chamomile cleansing creams
•Chamomile flower -50 parts
•Distilled water -500 parts
•Lemon juice -5 parts
•Sodium benzoate -2 parts

16. FACE LOTION :
These also called the bleaching lotions actually
mask , rather than lighten , the colour of skin . Like
the whitening creams .
* Formula :
 Alum -10 parts
 Zinc sulfate -1 parts
 Glycerin -1 parts
 Tincture of benzoin -1 parts
 Essence -30 drop

18. •After shaving lotions are usually similar in
composition to astringent lotions , with higher
percentage also act as mild antiseptic to aid against
infection of any abrasion .

19. HAIR OIL
• The hail oils are used for dressings and nourishing the
hairs and grace to appearance of hairs . This
preparations is generally used to increase the growth
of hair and remains healthy.
• Hair oil should have following properties:
• They should give luster to the hair.
• Retain them soft and flowing.
• Invigorate their growth.
• Keep the brain cool.
• Should not be sticky.

20. HAIR LOTION
Hair lotion has a stimulating effect upon the hair
follicles .They are generally perfumed with oil of
rosemary and others ascenes as it posses a good
stimulating property .

21. HAIR COLORANTS
•These are preparations which are used for the
colouring of the hairs.
•They enhances the attractiveness of gray hair
•They are applied externally on the hair with help of
brush .

22. SHAMPOO
Shampoo is preparation of surfactant in suitable
form liquid , solid or powder- which when used
under the condition specified will remove surface
grease , dirt , and skin debris from the hair shaft
and scalp without affecting adversely the hair ,
scalp or health of the user.

23. QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL HAIR PRODUCT
Protect the hair cuticle .
 Cleans without stripping natural oils .
Replace lost protein , moisture , and nutrients .
Condition without weighing down the hair .
Even without porosity and prevent moisture loss .
Smooth abraded cuticle scales .
Prevent intense drying from environment

24. HERBAL HAIR PREPRATION

25. Herbal ingredient used in oral care..
• Herbal remedies have a long hist 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 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 .

26. 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 .

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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 .
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

30. 3 ) 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 .
4 ) 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 .

31. 5 ) 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 .
•Its pleasant aroma is also a powerful sedative which
helps to calm the nervous system and decrease
stress .

32. Herbal tooth preparation
To prevent and control of teeth disorders , which include 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 .
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.

33. Herbs Used For Tooth Preparation

34. HERBAL TOOTHPASTES
DIVYA DANT KANTI TOOTH PASTE
1. Vajradanti Extract
2. Pilu Extract
3. Babool Extract
4. Akarkara Extract ( Anacyclus Pyrethrum )
5. Majuphal Extract ( Quercus infectoria )
6. Kapur Extract ( Cinnamomum camphora)
7. Vidang Extract
8. Nimba or Neem Extract
9. Lavang Extract

35. HIORA MOUTHWASH
Key ingredients
Pilu (Salvadora persica)
Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellerica)
Nagavalli (Piper betle)
Gandhapurataila(Gaultheria fragrantissima)
Peppermint satva (Mentha spp)
Yavani satva (Trachyspermumammi)

36. References
HERBAL COSMETICS by KATARE VAIBHAV G.
HERBAL COSMETICS by TONY JOSE & TONY JOSE
Wikipedia