Cosmetics

1. Cosmetics HERBAL COSMETICS

2. HERBAL COSMETICS • The word cosmetic was derived from the Kosmtikon meaning having the power, arrange, the skill in decorating the origin of cosmetic from a continuous narrative throughout the history of man as they developed. • Herbal cosmetics referred to as products formulated using various cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to provide defined cosmetic benefits only shall be called as herbal cosmetics. • Cosmeceuticals refers to the combination of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with biologically active ingredients to have medical or drug like benefits. • The cosmeceuticalslable applies only to products applied topically, such as creams lotions and ointments.

3. HERBAL COSMETICS • The skin diseases are common among all age groups and can be due to exposure towards microbes, chemical agents, biological toxins present in the environment and also some extend due to malnutrition. • The skin and hair beauty of individuals depends on the health, habits, routine job, climatic conditions and maintenance. The skin due to excessive exposure to heat will dehydrate during summer and cause wrinkles, pigmentation and sunburns. The extreme winter causes damages on skin in the form of cracks and cuts. • The science of Ayurveda has utilized many herbs and floras to make cosmetics for beautification and protection from external effects. The natural contents in the botanicals does not cause any side effects on human body, instead enrich the body with nutrients and other useful minerals.

4. HERBAL COSMETICS • The cosmetic according to drugs and cosmetic act is defined as articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into or otherwise applied to human body or any part for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance. • The herbal cosmetics are the preparations containing phytochemical from a variety of botanical sources, which influence the functions of skin and provide nutrients necessary for healthy skin and hair. • The natural herbs and their products when used for the aromatic value in cosmetic preparation are termed as herbal cosmetic. The increased demand for natural product. • The legal requirement and the regulatory procedures for herbal cosmetics are same as that for other chemical ingredients used in cosmetic formulations.

5. HERBAL COSMETICS • The basic requirements for skin care • Cleansing agent: which removes the dust dead cells and dirt that chokes the pores on the skin. Some of the common cleansers include vegetable oils like coconut, sasame and palm oil. • Toners: the toner 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 geranium, sage, lemon, essential oils. • Moisturizing: the Moisturizing helps the skin to become soft and supple. Moisturizing allows a healthy glow and less prone to aging. Some of the herbal Moisturizing include glycerine, sorbitol, rose water, jojoba oil, aloe vera and iris.

6. HERBAL COSMETICS • Advantages of herbal medicine: • Herbal medicine has long history of use and better patient tolerance. • Medicinal plants has 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. • Prolong and apparently uneventful use of herbal medicine may offer testimony of safety and efficacy.

7. HERBAL MEDICINE • The benefits of herbs • Enhance mental and physical well being • Strengthen the immune system • Detoxification • Aid in sleeping digestion • Increase stamina and reduce fatigue.

8. Herbal cosmetics • Hair disorder • Dandruff • Graying hair • Hair fall • Lice • Skin disorders • Acne • Warts • Boils • Wrinkles • Sunburn • Soap nut aloe veraamla • Amla henna • Amla henna • Custard apple • Lemon, garlic • Turmeric, podophllum • Sandalwood, neem • Papaya • Cucumber

9. Herbal cosmetics • Hydroxy acids • Hydroxy acids are organic carboxylic acids classified into • Alpha hydroxy acids AHA and • Beta hydroxy acids BHA • According to their molecular structure many are derived form natural sources and are often referred as fruit acids. • The different AHA include glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid.AHA have been shown to decrease the signs of aging • BHA are aromatic compounds eg salicylic acid

10. Herbal cosmetics • Antioxidants: • Reactive oxygen species and free radicals • These species are continously produced during physiological cellular metabolism. • The skin is equipped with an antioxidant system to maintain equilibrium between the pro-oxidants or damaging agents and the antioxidants or protective agents and the antioxidants intervene at different levels in the protective process. • Vitamin C: Vit C is necessary for the hydroxylation of procollagen, proline and lysine. It has been used to stimulate collagen repair, photoaging in skin.

11. Herbal cosmetics • Vitamin E: • Alpha tocopherol is the major lipophilic antioxidant in plasma, membrane, and tissues. • They have 8 naturally occurring molecules 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols all of which exhibit Vit E activity. it arrests chain propagation in lipid peroxidation by scavenging lipid peroxyl radicals hence protecting the cell membrane from destruction. Vitamin E topically applied before UV radiation has been shown to reduce erythema, edema, sunburns.

12. Herbal cosmetics • The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as “health practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singular or in combination, to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being” terminology, in countries where the dominant health care system is based on allopathic medicine or where TM has not been incorporated into the national health care system, TM is often termed ‘complementary’, ‘alternative’ or ‘non conventional’ medicine. For example, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture would be termed ‘Traditional Medicine” when used in China, but ‘Complementary and Alternative Medicine’ when used in Europe, North America or South Africa. Some of the best-known TM systems include

13. Herbal cosmetics • Traditional Indian (Ayurveda) medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and traditional Arabic Unani medicine to promote the safety, efficacy and quality of TM/CAM by expanding the knowledge base of these remedies and by providing guidance on regulatory and quality assurance standards. To increase the availability and affordability of TM/CAM where appropriate focusing on poorer populations.

14. Herbal medicine • The strategy aims to assist countries to: Develop national policies on the evaluation and regulation of TM/CAM practices. To this end several useful documents on the legal status of TM/CAM around the world have been published; • Create a strong evidence base on the safety, efficacy and quality of TM/CAM products and practices; • Ensure availability and affordability of TM/CAM including essential herbal medicines; • Promote therapeutically sound use of TM and consumers; and Document traditional medicines and remedies

15. Herbal cosmetics • Today estimate that about 80% of people in developing countries still relays on traditional medicine based largely on species of plants and animals for their primary health care. Herbal medicines are currently in demand and their popularity is increasing day by day. The use of herbal medicine is becoming popular due to toxicity and side effects of allopathic medicines. India has one of the richest plant traditions in the world. About 500 plants with medicinal use are mentioned in ancient literature and around 800 plants have been used in indigenous system of medicine. India’s share in the export of herbals is USD 63 billion which is just 0.2% of the global herbal market. Use of herbal medicines in developed countries has expanded sharply in the latter half of the twentieth century. Monographs on selected herbs are available from a number of sources, including the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP, 1999), German Commission E (Blumenthal et al., 1998) and the World Health Organization (WHO, 1999).

16. Turmeric In dermatology, it has wonderful wound healing activity. Furthermore, it improves skin complexion. It protests the skin in persons suffering from acne and related problems. Turmeric paste is traditionally used by Indian women to keep them free of superfluous hair and as an antimicrobial

17. ALOE vera • It is rubbed directly on skin, for sunburns • Controls Hair fall and dandruff, Stimulates hair growth, Inhibits premature graying of hair • Aloe vera initiates the synthesis of collagen and elastinin in skin aging • Aloe is useful in treatment of Leucoderma

18. Henna • Inhibits premature graying of hair • Controls Hair fall and dandruff • Stimulates hair growth