Herbal cosmetics are cosmetic products made using plant ingredients. They have increased in popularity due to their mild and non-toxic nature compared to synthetic cosmetics. Herbal cosmetics include ingredients like oils, extracts and phyto-constituents obtained from plants. They have advantages like not causing allergic reactions and side effects while being effective in small quantities. However, they also have disadvantages such as slower effects compared to allopathic products and difficulties in masking tastes and odors. Common herbal ingredients used in skin and hair care products include aloe vera, turmeric, neem, tulsi, and shikakai.

1. HERBAL COSMETICS
DR. SIDDHI UPADHYAY (M.Pharm, Ph.D)
HOD, Dept. of Pharmacog. & Phytochem.
Associate Professor, Sigma Institute of Pharmacy

2. What are cosmetics?
According to D & C Act 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.
What are herbal cosmetics?
Herbal cosmetics is defined as the beauty products,
which posses desirable physiological activities, such as
skin healing, smoothening, appearance, enhancing and
conditioning properties with the help of herbal ingredients

3. These are the cosmetics which are
prepared using plant products having
cosmetic actions.
Recently the use of botanicals in cosmetics
have increased mainly due to the mild
action and non-toxic nature.
In cosmetics, both natural and phyto-
ingredients are used. Natural products
include oils, extracts, secretions etc.
Phyto-ingredients include pure constituents
obtained by various process.

4. ADVANTAGESofHerbalCosmetics
They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not havenegative
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.

5. DISADVANTAGESofHerbalCosmetics
Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to Allopathic dosage
form.Also it requires long termtherapy.
They are difficult to hide taste and odor.
Manufacturing process are time consuming and complicated.
No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedure or ingredients to be
used in any of herbalcosmetics.

6. HERBAL SOURCES FOR SKIN CARE
PRODUCTS

7. HERBAL COSMETICS FOR SKIN
The herbal approach of proper skin care is
principally based on three essential steps.
• Cleanse
• Nourish
• Moisture
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.

8. 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.
FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Example of Herbs:
curcuma longa, triphala, azadircta indica mustaka,
nimba in coconut oil.
Fruit face mask:
Banana or pineapple pulp.

9. FOR OILY SKIN
Example of Herbs:
Tulsi, idhora, jatiphata, nimba, terminalia
arjuna, Triphla, curcuma longa, mustaka in
musterd oil , milk, sour milk, cream and
butter milk are used as gentle natural
cleanser.
Fruit face mask: Strawberry or papaya pulp.

10. Herbal ingredients used in skin care
Latin name Common name Part used Uses
Acorus calamus Sweet flag Rhizome Aromatic, Dusting
powders, Skin lotions
Allium sativum Garlic Bulb Promotes skin healing,
Antibacterial
Aloe vera Aloe Leaf Moisturizer, Sun screen,
Emollient
Alpinia galanga Galanga Rhizome Aromatic, Dusting powders
Avena sativa Oat Fruit Moisturizer, Skin tonic
Azadirachta indica Neem Leaf Antiseptic, Reduce dark
spots, Antibacterial
Echinacea purpurea Echinacea roots, stem, and
leaves
Skin regeneration
Centella asiatica Gotu kola Plant Wound healing, Reduce
Symphytum officinale Comfrey leaves cell regeneration,
stimulates the growth of
new cells, rejuvenate the
skin
Crocus sativus Kesar Flowering top Skin cleansing lotion

11. • Herbal products used for skin careare:
 Cleansers
 Scrubs
 Toners
 Astringent
 Nourishers
 Packsor masks
 SunCare:
o Sunblock
o Anti-tan pack
o Protective creams
o Gelsand lotions
 EyeCare

12. ALOEVERA WALNUT ROSE P
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CUCUMBER NEEM TURMERIC
SANDALWOOD
GREENCOFFEESEEDS
GRAPESEEDS

13. DRUG ALOEVERA
SYNONYMS Aloe, Musabbar,Kumari
VERNACUL
AR NAMES
‘Ghritkumari’ in Hindi, ‘Kalabanda’ in Telugu,‘Katralai’inTamil,
‘Kumari’ in Malayalam, ‘Lolisara’in Kannada,‘Koraphada’in
Marathi, and ‘Ghrtakumari’ in Bengali
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
Dried juice of the leaves ofAloe barbadensis,Liliaceae
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
Amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes,minerals, vitamins,
lignins, monosaccharide, polysaccharides, salicylic acid,
saponins, and sterols.
USES Prevents Premature SignsOfAging., Moisturizes skin, Helps
lighten blemishes, Helpswith sunburns, Reducesstretch marks

14. DRUG WALNUT
SYNONYMS Blackwalnut, ediblenut.
VERNACULA
R NAMES
(Dutch) Walnoot.
(Greek) Carya persica. Carya basilike.
(Roman) Nux persica. Nux regia.
BIOLOGICAL
SOURCE
A walnut is the nut of any tree of Juglans nigra,Juglandaceae
CHEMICAL
CONS
TITUENTS
Theblack walnut contains anumber of active ingredients,of
which the most importantare juglone, tannins and iodine.
USES Delays Skin Aging, Moisturized Skin, Bid AdieuToYour Dark
Circles, For Glowing Skin

15. DRUG ROSE
SYNONYMS Damaskrosa
VERNACULAR
NAMES
kamal in Hindi
Gullabi in Telugu.
Róisín (pronounced ro-sheen) in Irish.
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of Rosacentifolia,
family Rosaceae.
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
The essential oil to which the perfume of the Rose is due is foundin
both flowers and leaves. In the flower, the petals are the chief
secreting part of the blossom, though a certain amount of essential
oil resides in the epidermal layers of cells, both surfaces of the
petals being equally odorous and secretive.
USES Used to treat acne naturally, Lightens your lip colour

16. DRUG PAPAYA
SYNONYMS Papaya,PawPaw,Kates, Papaw.
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
It is amixture of proteolytic enzymesderived from the latex of
unripe fruit ofCaricapapaya,Caricaceae
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
Higher moisture con-tent in the fruit pulp (87.47%to
91.32%)than in the leaves(81.27%to85.17%)and theseeds
(39.69-44.33%).Theround yellow co-lored fruits had less
moisture while roundorange hadmore
USES Moisturizes Skin, Clears Pigmentation, Reduces Wrinkles,
Reduces Under-Eye Dark Circles, Cures Eczema AndPsoriasis,
Treats Melasma, Removes Tan,Controls Acne Breakout

17. DRUG CUCUMBER
VERNACUL
AR NAMES
Kakaddi in hindi
Kera in telugu
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) It is a widely cultivated plantin
the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUENTS
: The oil in the cucumber contains 22.3% linoleic acid, 58.5%
oleic acid, 6.8% palmitic acid and 3.7% stearic acid. The fresh
cucumber is a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and
potassium. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin,
folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
copper, and manganese.
USES Revitalizes Skin,ReversesSkinTanning, Controls Puffiness Of
TheEyes,HelpsSoothe Sunburn, Rejuvenates Skin,TreatsOpen
Pores,Fights Cellulite, ReducesDark Circles, TreatsBlemishes,
ReducesEyeWrinkles, RemovingExcessWater, Under EyeBags

18. DRUG NEEM
SYNONYMS Miracle tree, Nimba, Arishtha,Margosa
BIOLOGICAL
SOURCE
It consists of all aerial partsof plant known as
Azadirachta indica, Meliaceae.
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
Thebitterness is due to an array of complex compoundscalled
"triterpenes" or more specifically "limonoids". Nearly 100
protolimonoids, limonoids or tetranortriterpenoids,
pentanortriterpenoids, hexanortriterpenoids and some
nonterpenoid constituents havebeen isolated form various
parts of the Neemtree
USES  Clears Acne & Dark Pigmentation
Prevents Acne Breakouts
Treats Skin Infection
Prevents Recurrence Of Blackheads
 Adds Glow To The Skin

19. DRUG TURMERIC
SYNONYMS Haridra, Indian saffron, Curcuma,Haldi
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
It consistsod dried and fresh rhizomes of the plant known as
Curcuma longa,Zingiberaceae.
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
An acrid, volatile oil, brown colouring matter, gum, starch,
chloride ofcalcium, woody fibre and ayellowish colouring matter
named curcumin.
USES Treatment Of Acne, Facial Mask For Skin, Treatment Of Wrinkles,
Treatment Of Stretch Marks, Soothes Burns, Reduction Of Skin
Pigmentation And SkinTanning

20. DRUG SANDALWOOD
SYNONYMS Yellow sandalwood
REGION
AL
NAMES
‘Chandan in hindi
Chandanam in telugu
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
Itis dried heartwood of Santalum album, Santalaceae.
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
: The oil consists about 90-97% of sesquiterpene alcohols,which
is distinguished for the purpose of analysis as 'santalol'(It
consists of alpha santalol and beta santalol). Uses- used in
perfumery .
USES Anti-tanning Property , Skin Softening Effect, Itch Relief,
Prickly heat Solution , Clear Complexion

21. DRUG GREEN COFFEESEEDS
SYNONYMS Caffea
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
The name Coffee is derived from Caffa , Coffea arabica of
familyAbyssinia
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
Oil, wax, caffeine, aromatic oil, tannic acid, caffetannic acid,
gum, sugar, protein
USES  Rich InAnti-Oxidants
Helps Slowing Down TheAppearance Of Signs OfAgeing
Helps Moisturize Skin

22. DRUG GRAPE SEEDS
SYNONYMS Vitis labrusca
BIOLOGIC
AL
SOURCE
It is extracted from grape seedsVitisvinifera,Vitaceae
CHEMICAL
CONSTITUE
NTS
These are composed mainly of cellulose (30.3%), hemicelluloses
(21.0%), lignin (17.4%), tannins (15.9%) and proteins(6.1%).
USES Say Goodbye ToAcne AndPimples
 Skin Tightening:
Minimizes Under-Eye Circles
Moisturizer
 Prevents SkinAging

23. HERBAL SOURCES FOR HAIR CARE
PRODUCTS

24. TYPES OF HERBAL HAIR
CARE PRODUCTS
HAIR OIL:
The hair oils are used for dressings and nourishing the
hair. This preparations is generally used to increase
the growth of hair and to make them 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.

25. 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.
HAIR COLORANTS:
These are preparations which are used for the coloring
of hthe hairs. They enhances the attractiveness of gray
hair. They are applied externally on the hair with help
of brush.
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

26. QUALLITIES OF AN IDEALHAIR
PRODUCT
• It should:
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.

27. Herbal ingredients used in hair care
Latin name
Aloe vera
Common Part used Uses
name
Aloe Leaf Moisturizer, Shampoos
Bacopa monneri Hair growth, Good for
sleep, Shampoos
Arctium lappa Promots hair growth.
Cedrus
dessential
oilsdara
Soaps, Shampoos
Centella asiatica Hair care, Darkening of
hair, Hair oil
Citrus aurantium Soaps, Shampoos
Citrus limon Prevents hair loss
Eclipta alba Promoting hair growth,
Shampoos, Hair oil
Acacia Concinna
Brahmi Entire herb
Arctium lappa Roots
Dessential Wood
oilsdar
Gotu kola Plant
Orange Peel
Lemon Peel
Bhringraj Plant
Shikakai pods promots hair growth and

28. Herbal Shampoo
•Herbal shampoos are the cosmetic
preparations that with the use of
traditional ayurvedic herbs are meant
for cleansing the hair and scalp
•They are used for removal of oils,
dandruff, dirt, environmental
pollutions etc..

29. Functions of hair shampoo
•Lubrication
•Conditioning
•Hair Growth
•Maintenance of
hair colour
•Medication

30. Advantages of Herbal Shampoos
•Pure and organic ingredients
•Free from side effects
•No surfactants (Sodium
Laural Sulphate)
•No synthetic additives
•No animal testing
•Earth and skin friendly
•No petroleum based
ingredients

31. Reetha ( soapnut)
• Benefits of Reetha
• Reetha is a very effective cleansing agent that keeps
the scalp gentle and removes any microorganism
that may cause infections. Its natural cleansing
agents are more beneficial than other chemical
cleansing agents as they cause no irritation to the
scalp.
• Its various active components nourish the hair and
keep it healthy and smooth.
• Reetha adds shine to the hair and brings back the
natural texture.
• Because of the cleansing properties, you can also get
rid of dandruff and lice by using Reetha on a regular
basis.

32. Herbal Hair Conditioners
• Conditioners that adds shine to the hair and
make it tangle free.
• After shampooing it’s important to use hair
conditioners to give increased manageability
to our hair, leaving it soft it soft and shiny.
• Conditioning is needed especially for
dry, brittle hair and dandruff treatment.
• The first and foremost purpose of
conditioners is to moisturize the hair and
scalp.

33. Hair Darkeners
• It is the preparations which are used to colour hairs.
• So many synthetic preparations available in the
market, but it has various side effects like skin
irritation.
• With the use of herbal hair darkeners we can
produced desirable colour having no side effects.
• Various herbal preparations are available in the market
which darkens the hairs.
• The herbal preparations not only darkens the hair but it
act as the hair tonic which make hairs healthy and shiny.
• Various natural products used for this like Henna, Amla,
Reetha etc.
• This herbal products is also used in the combinations.

34. AMLA
• It is a fresh and dried fruit of Emblica Officinalis
belonging to family
Euphorbiaceae.
• It is deciduous tree found in deciduous forest.
• In India often cultivated in UP, Gujrat, Rajasthan and
Maharashtra.
• It is tricarpellary globose drupe with fleshly
edible.(seed inside the fruit)
• Its colour is green when unripe but turns yellow on
ripening.
• The surface of fruit is smooth and shiny with six
vertical furrows.
• The taste is sour and astringent.

35. Chemical Constituents of Amla
• Amla contains about 5-6 % Tannins (gallic
acid, ellagic acid and phyllembelin).
• It is rich source of natural Vitamin C.
• It is destroyed on heating and drying in sun.
• It is also reach source of pectin
and minerals like phosphorus,
iron and calcium.

36. Uses of Amla
• Amla has various uses like,
1. Antifungal
2. Antibacterial
3. Antiviral
4. Antioxidants
• It is used in the herbal preparations like
1. Hair dyes
2. Hair conditioners
3. Hair Shampoos
4. Hair Tonic
• Amla is used in the form of fresh juice of the pulp,
aqueous extract as well as its oil.

37. Henna
• Henna is consist of dried leaves of Lawsonia
inermis belonging to family Lythraceae
• It is cultivated as garden plant throughout the
India.
• Flowers are numerous, small with rose coloured
fragrance.

38. Chemical Constituents of Henna
•The leaves contains soluble
matter Lawsone.
•This quinone dissolves in
alkaline solution to give an
intence red colour.
•Henn leaf also contains
flavonoids, coumarins and
xanthones.

39. Cosmetic Use of Henna
• It is used in cosmetic preparation in many
ways as colouring and cosmetic ingredients.
• It has been used as a hair colour, nail
colour and decoration purpose.
• The drug is widely used in cosmetology for
its dyeing properties due to strong binding
property of lawsone to hairs.
• It is also used in the form of shampoo and
hair lotions.
• Henna is used in ayurvedic preparation for
the treatment of skin ailments, burns and
wounds.

40. HERBAL SOURCES FOR ORAL CARE
PRODUCTS

41. Herbal oral care
The commonly used herbal medications for oral and dental health can be
classified based on their properties as:
PLANTS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY
Aloe, betel pepper (Piper betel), black pepper (Piper nigrum), clove (Syzygium
aromaticum), coriander, (Coriandrum sativum), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus
globules), garlic (Allium sativum), turmeric (Curcuma longa)
PLANTS WITH ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY
Spinach, pepper, black tea, broccoli, green tea, carrot, potato tomato,
blackberry, grape, olive, pineapple have potent antioxidant activity
PLANTS WITH ANALGESIC PROPERTY
Capsicum (Capsicum annuum), Chile (Capsicum annuum), clove (Eugenia
caryophyllus), ginger (Zingiber officinale), menthol (Mentha piperata),
peppermint (Mentha piperita), poppy (Papaver somniferum), tobacco
(Nicotiana tabacum).

42. Herbal ingredients used in oral care
Some of the important herbs and their use in dentistry and
oral care as follows:
Clove Oil (Syzygium aromaticum)
It has got excellent analgesic and antiseptic properties which inhibit
growth of all disease causing bacteria
USES: 1. Relieve toothache
2. Treating bleeding gums.
Aloe Vera (Grita Kumari)
It is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiseptic in
nature
USED IN : Toothpick injuries, chemical burns
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
It has antiseptic and antifungal properties.
USED IN: Treatment of throat irritation, stings, burns

43. Garlic (Allium sativum)
Its antibacterial activity depends on allicin produced by enzymatic
activity of alliinase
USED IN: Inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans, and
therefore, can be used as an effective remedy in the preventionof
dental caries
Evening Primrose (Oleum Oenothera biennis)
It has antiallergic and antiulcer activity
USED IN : Treatment of dental caries.
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
USED IN: preventing and healing gum diseases and other dental
problems such as bleeding and plaque

44. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
It is mainly composed of volatile oils namely phenol,
thymol, and carvacrol
USED IN : it contains fluoride used in toothpaste
Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.)
It is an antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and
painkiller
Meswak (Salvadora persica)
It is a derivative from Arak tree, used as a traditional
toothbrush for oral hygiene.

45. HERBAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AS
COSMETIC VALUE

46. SelectedHerbalActiveIngredients

49. Some MarketedHerbalProducts

52. CONCLUSION
The usage of herbal cosmetics has been
increased to many folds in personal care system
and there is a great demand for the herbal
cosmetics.
The use of bioactive ingredients in cosmetics
influence biological functions of skin and provide
nutrients necessary for the healthy skin orhair
.
There is tremendous scope to launch numerous
herbal cosmetics using appropriate bioactive
ingredients with suitable fatty oil, essential oils,
proteins and additives.