definition of herbal cosmetics , their advantages and disadvantages, list of ingredients used and benefits

1. HERBAL INGREDIENTS IN SKIN CARE
Submitted to: Submitted by
Dr. Kalpana Nagpal Ritu Mishra
A10647019003
M.Pharm
(Pharmaceutics)
2nd semester

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.

3. 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
• 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. Herbal cosmetics used for skin
• Powders
• Creams
• Lotions
• Bath and cleansing products
• Make-up preparations
• Suntan preparation
• Deodorants

5. Herbal powder

6. Herbal face wash

7. Herbal soaps

8. Example
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

9. COLD 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 5 parts

10. FACE LOTION:
These also called the bleaching lotions actually mask, rather than lighten, the color of
skin. Like the whitening creams.
Formula:
Alum 10 parts
Zinc sulfate 1 parts
Glycerin 1 parts
Tincture of benzoin 1 parts
Essence of rose 30 drops

11. Skin cosmetics are used as
• 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, sage, lemon 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

12. Herbal cosmetics for various types of
skin
Normal Skin : Has even tone, soft, smooth texture, no visible pores or blemishes and no greasy
patches or flaky areas.
Herbal ingredients used : Pomegranate leaves juice, Herbal Face Pack, Gingili Oil
Dry Skin : Low level of sebum and prone to sensitivity. Has a parched look, feels “tight. Chapping
and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin.
Herbal ingredients used : Aloe Vera, Olive Oil, Calendula.
Oily Skin : Shiny, thick and dull coloured Chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and
other embarrassing blemishes. Prone to black heads
Herbal ingredients used : Aloe Vera , Oat Straw, Thyme, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Liquorice, Rose
Buds, Witch Hazel
Combination : Some parts of your face are dry or flaky, while the center part of your face, nose,
chin, and forehead (called the T- zone) is oily.
Herbal ingredients used : Witch Hazel, Menthol, Aloe Vera, Turmeric, Wheat Germ.

13. Herbal ingredients
• Fennel Seeds : Grounded seeds are added to a face pack. Seed oil is used in perfumes,
toothpastes, soaps and mouthwashes.
• Aloe : It moisturizes the skin because it has a water holding capacity. This moist on the skin also
has a cooling effect. Facial Moisturizer Hair Gel Sunburn Gel Minor Cuts and Scrapes Insect Bites.
• Arrowroot : Used in talcum powders and hair dyes. Added to moisturizers as a thickening agent
and to help active ingredients penetrate the upper levels of the skin.
• Ashwagandha : A paste of the roots and bruised leaves are applied to carbuncles, ulcers and
painful swellings.
• Bentonite : It has the incredible ability to remove oils and impurities from the skin and
produces a lightening effect on the outer epidermal layer.

14. Arrowroot Ashwagandha

15. • Brahmi, Indian Pennywort : Anti-ageing cosmetics and in nurturing creams for sensitive and
dry skin.
• Cucumber : Cucumber fruit is cooling, healing and soothing to an irritated .Cucumber plant
juice is in great demand in various forms as a cooling and beautifying agent for the skin.
• Dandelion, Blow ball : Excellent blood cleanser, specifically for the liver, as well as a mild
laxative.
• Calendula Officinalis : nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion made from
marigold petals can be used to lighten hair.
• Chamomile, Babuna : Softens rough skin, and as a skin cleanser. Compress of infusion is used
to soothe irritated skin and to reduce puffiness, for sensitive skin, inflamed skin, eczema and
seborrhea
• Azadirachta indica : commonly known as neem. Part used is leaf , antibiotic , antibacterial and
reduce dark spots.

16. Calendula Officinalis (pot marigold)
Brahmi, Indian Pennywort Chamomile, Babuna
Dandelion, Blow ball

17. • Ginger : soaps, warms the skin. Sometimes used as a fragrance. Ginger is an
excellent ingredient for bath oils and other cosmetics.
• Hibiscus : long used as a mild shampoo in for babies.
• Jasmine : The extracted oil of the Jasmine is used in a wide range of soaps,
cosmetics, and perfumes. Pure Jasmine oil is very rare and expensive, as many petals
are needed to obtain even a small quantity of the essential oil.
• Lemon Grass : The essential oil is used as an insecticide against mosquitoes and as a
deodorant.
• Liquorice : Liquorice being anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-microbial, free radical
scavenger, UV absorption, helps reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
root is said to be very soothing to dry, irritated skin.

18. Lemon Grass Liquorice aka mulethi

19. • Nettle Leaves, Roots : Vitamin A and C. It also provides an excellent source of calcium and
iron. Nettles Leaf Powder , A valuable herb with many uses, Can be used as is in soap, or to
make a tincture or extract.
• Rosemary : The aromatic oil is added to soaps, creams, lotions, perfumes, and toilet water.
• Turmeric : Turmeric is natures internal cosmetic. It is an excellent natural antibiotic Turmeric
helps counteract, pimples, acne, boils, skin diseases, pale skin, anemia. It is an inexpensive.
• Rose Petals, Rose Oil : Rose is good for most skin types and is used in a wide range of
cosmetics. Rosewater is a natural cosmetic made from Rose oil, Alcohol, and distilled water.
Used to make cold creams and lotions and other cosmetic uses.
• Sweet Violet : perfume, as well as being added to cosmetics, drinks, sweets, and syrups
• Tea Tree Oil / Leaves : Natural tea tree oil recommended for external use only in poultices and
other skin cleansing applications.

20. Nettle Leaves, Roots Rosemary

21. Sweet Violet Tea Tree Leaves

22. The Benefits of Herbs May include the
Following
• Enhance physical and mental well-being
• Strengthen the immune system
• Detoxification
• Aid in sleeping, digestion
• Increase stamina and reduce fatigue etc.

23. Advantages of Herbal Medicine
• Herbal medicine have long history of use and better patient tolerance as well as
acceptance.
• Medicinal plants have a renewable source, which is our only hope for sustainable
supplies of cheaper medicines for the world growing population
• Availability of medicinal plants is not a problem especially in developing countries
like India having rich agro-climatic, cultural and ethnic biodiversity.
• The cultivation and processing of medicinal herbs and herbal products is
environmental friendly
• 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.

24. DISADVANTAGES
• Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to Allopathic dosage form. Also it requires long
term therapy.
• 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 herbal
cosmetics.