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HERBAL COSMETICS
PHARMACOGNOSY III
TONY JOSE & TONY JOSE
COSMETICS
According to D & C Act 1940• Any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled orsprayed on or introduced to or applied to any part of humanbody for cleansing, beautifying, promoting, attractiveness oraltering the appearance and includes any article intended foruse as component of cosmetics.
• Included in this definition are products such as skinmoisturizers, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye andfacial makeup preparations, shampoos, permanent waves, haircolors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any materialintended for use as a component of a cosmetic product
• If the safety of a cosmetic product has not been substantiated,the product's label must read:WARNING: “The safety of this product has not beendetermined.“
Influence of Cosmetics –
• Wearing more makeup has been positively correlated with women’spublic self-consciousness (Miller & Cox, 1982)
•Cosmetics allow women to feel better aboutthemselves (Cash, 1987, 1988)
•Self-esteem / believe increases (Wright et al., 1970)
•Enhances social interactions (Miller & Cox, 1982)
INTRODUCTION
Herbal products are safe because they arenaturalcan be harmful if consumed improperly or in
excessive amounts•Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with
biologically active ingredients purporting to havemedical or drug‐like benefits. They ingredientwith medicinal properties that manifestsbeneficial topical actions and provides protectionagainst degenerative skin conditions.•Cosmeceuticals improve appearance by
delivering nutrients necessary for healthy skin.
ADVANTAGES of Herbal Cosmetics
They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not have negativeside effects.
They are easily incorporated with skin and hair.
With small quantity they are very effective as compared tosynthetic cosmetics.
Easily available & found in large variety & quantity.
DISADVANTAGES of Herbal Cosmetics
Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to Allopathic dosageform. 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 beused in any of herbal cosmetics.
TYPES ACCORDING TO SITE OF APPLICATION
Skin
Hair
Dentifrice / Dental Products
Nail
Eyes
HERBAL COSMETICS FOR SKIN
The herbal approach of proper skin care is principally based on threeessential steps.
Cleanse
Nourish
Moisture
Whatever may be the type of skin; these three steps are external careof the skin to protect from the constant effect of environment, stressand skins natural process of cell degradation decay.
Contd…..
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.
HERBAL COSMETICS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SKINFOR 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 incoconut oil.
Fruit face mask:
Banana or pineapple pulp.
FOR OILY SKIN
Example of Herbs:
Tulsi, idhora, jatiphata, nimba, terminalia arjuna, Triphla, curcumalonga, mustaka in musterd oil , milk, sour milk, cream and buttermilk are used as gentle natural cleanser.
Fruit face mask:
Strawberry or papaya pulp.
TYPES OF HERBAL CREAMS
COLD CREAMS:It is an emulsion in which the fat predominates, butthe cooling effect produced when it is applied to theskin is due to skin evaporation of the watercontained.Formula:Almond oil 550 partsWhite wax 145 partsBorax 10 partsWater 290 partsRose water 5 parts
Cont….
VANISHING CREAMS:
Vanishing creams are also called foundation creams because theydisappears when rubbed into skins.
Formula:
Stearic acid 130 parts
Borax crystals 28 parts
Sodium carbonate 12 parts
Water 740 parts
Rose oil 9 parts
Cont…
CLEANSING CREAMS:
A satisfactory cleansing cream is water in oil emulsion that melts attemperature 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
TYPES OF HERBAL LOTIONS
FACE LOTION:
These also called the bleaching lotions actually mask, rather thanlighten, 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
Herbs for Skin
TYPES OF HERBAL HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
HAIR OIL:
The hail oils used for dressings and nourishing the hairs and grace toappearance of hasirs.
This preparations is generally used to increase the growth of hair andremains 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.
HAIR LOTION:
Hair lotion has a stimulating effect upon the hair follicles. They aregenerally perfumed with oil of rosemary and others ascenes as itposses a good stimulating property.
HAIR COLORANTS:
These are preparations which are used for the coloring of hthehairs. They enhances the attractiveness of gray hair. They areapplied externally on the hair with help of brush.
Cont…
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 adverselythe hair, scalp or health of the user.
QUALLITIES 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.
Herbs for Hair
HERBALS USED IN DENTIFRICEDefinition.
Dentifrice are the preparations intended for usewith a toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning theaccessible surfaces of teeth.They have been prepared in paste, powder and to alesser extent in liquid and block form.Formula:Soap powder 7.2 partsSaccharin 0.24 partsAmaranth (solution) 1.0 partsOil of cinnamon 0.6 partsOil of peppermint 0.6 partsOil of clove 1.2 partsAlcohol 90 partsDistilled water 120 parts
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Formula: DentifricesSoap powder 7.2 parts
Saccharin 0.24 parts
Amaranth (solution) 1.0 parts
Oil of cinnamon 0.6 parts
Oil of pappermint 0.6 parts
Oil of clove 1.2 parts
Alcohol 90 parts
Distilled water 120 parts
Cont…
Characteristics of dentifrices:
It reduces the incidence of tooth decay.
Helps to maintaining the gingivae.
Reduces the intensity of mouth odors.
Good dental health increases the possibility of good general health,leading secondary result of cleaning teeth.
HERBALS USED IN NAIL CARE
Fungal infections of nails are very common and difficult to cure
Nails are considered one of the body’s hardest and strongest tissue.
The conventional treatment of nail fungal infection is expensive andlong term.
People prefer herbal and natural way to treat so that side effects areminimized.
Following herbs used curing nail infections.
Lavendula officinalis
Melaleuca latrifolia
Cybopogon citrates
Syzygium aromaticum
Thyme vulgaris
Allium sativum
These herbs have a deep penetration power which aids in thedestruction of nail fungus, since fungus infects the root of nail.
NAIL POLISHA nail polish or enamel in order to be successful must contain a filmformer whose characteristics are ease of brushing application, fast dryingand hardening and whose formulations should enhance adhesion to thenail without losing its resistance to chipping and abrasion.
Formula:
Celluloidal film 250 parts
Amylacetate 250 parts
Acetone 750 parts
Eosine q.s.
HERBAL EYE SHADOW
• Eye shadows are used to give a background of color to the eye.
• Various shades of eye shadows are available in market eg. blue,green, brown.
• Eye shadows may be either in solid form or in liquid paste form.
Quality characteristics of eye shadow are:
They should have good skin adhesion and should be easy toapply.
They should not show oily luster after application.
They should be non-irritant and safe.
Formula:
Parsley 1 parts
Vegetable oil 4 parts
GUIDELINES FOR USING HERBS
Stop taking an herb if any side effect develops such as allergy,stomach upset, skin rash or headache.
Purchase standardized herbal products.
Herbal products are not recommended for:
• Pregnant or lactating women• Infants or children under 05 years of age
EVALUTIONS OF THE FINISHED PRODUCTThe finished product should be standardized in terms of:
Shelf lifeColorToxicity studiesBiological assaySkin irritation testSensitization testPatch test
STORAGE OF HERBS
Herbs should be stored in cool and dry place.
Moisture can damage the herbs.
Also moisture promotes bacterial and fungal growth.
Dried herbs should be stored in air tight container.
Herbs should not be stored in direct sunlight.
Selected Herbal Active Ingredients
Some Marketed Herbal Products
CONCLUSION
The usage of herbal cosmetics has beenincreased to many folds in personal care systemand there is a great demand for the herbalcosmetics.
The use of bioactive ingredients in cosmeticsinfluence biological functions of skin and providenutrients necessary for the healthy skin or hair.
There is tremendous scope to launch numerousherbal cosmetics using appropriate bioactiveingredients with suitable fatty oil, essential oils,proteins and additives.