HERBAL COSMETICS
INTRODUCTION
OSMETICS :- According to FD and C act these are the substance which ar
ubbed Poured, sprinkled, or sprayed and specially prepared to enhance the
eauty and increase the attractiveness of a person.
There are two types of preparation available in the market:
nthetic cosmetics: Cosmetics prepared from the synthetic chemicals
of compound. e.g. oxybenzone
erbal cosmetics: Cosmetics prepared from the plant and other natural
drugs.e.g Aloevera
Use of plants in
cosmetics
lants can be used as single or herbal mixtures. The following
ype of formulations can be possible:
a)Single herb.
b)Compound herbal formulation.
c)Compound herbal and metallic ash.
d)Compound herbs and herbal extract.
e)Plant extract with honey, milk and curd etc.
INDEX
(1) HERBAL HAIR CARE:
 SHAMPOOS
 CONDITIONERS
HAIR OIL
(2) HERBAL SKIN CARE:
 CREAMS
 LIP TREATMENT
 MINERAL FOUNDATION
 ROUGE AND BLUSH
 SHIMMER POWDER AND BRONZER
(3) HERBAL EYE CARE:
 EYE SHADOWS
 MINERAL EYE COLOUR
(4) HERBAL DENTAL CARE
 TOOTH AND GUM RINSE
 TOOTH AND GUM POWDER
 TOOTH POLISH
 MINT BREATH SPRAY
 TOOTH PASTE
(5) DEODRANTS
(6) LOZENGES
Drug Active
ingredients
Uses Cosmetic
formulation
Henna
(Lawsonia
inermis)
Lawsone Colouring
agent
Shampoo, Hair
colour
Bhringraj
(Eclipta alba)
Coumestans(we
delolactone),
ecliptine, fatty
acid
Hair tonic Hair oils,
Antidandruff
Common Ivy
(Herdera helix)
Geracrene,
rutin, saponin
Antifungal,
Antibacterial
Shampoo
Neem
(Azadirachta
indica )
Kaempferol,
quercetin,
myricetin,
steroid
Used in
eczema,psori
sas, control
ticks, fleas
Shampoo,
conditioner,
Hair oil, Hair
tonic
HAIR COSMETICS
Drug Active
ingredients
Uses Cosmetic
formulation
Aloevera
(Aloe
barbedensis)
Water,amino
acid,
lipids,pectin
Hydrating agent,
Wound healer,
emollient
Shaving cream,
Antiwrinkle
cream
COCONUT Oil
(Cocos nucifera)
Mixture of
glycerides
High
saponifictaion
capacity
Cold cream
Echinaceae
(Echinaceae
angustifolia)
Pyrrolizidine
alkaloid and
essential oil
Wound healing,
Antiageing
Antiwrinkle
cream
Castor oil
(Ricinus
Ricinoilic acid,
Isoricinoleic acid
Preservative,
stiffening agent
Soaps and
preservative in
Skin Cosmetics
Drug Active
ingredients
Uses Cosmetic
formulation
Clove (Eugenia
caryophyllus)
Eugenol Analgesic Toothpaste
Liquorice
(Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Glycyrrhizin It cures mouth ulcers Dentifrices
Cinnamon
(Cinnamomum
zeylanicum)
Eugenol,
Cinnamaldehyde
Flavouring agent,
analgesic
Tooth paste
Pudina (Mentha
piperita)
Menthol,
Menthone
flavoring agent and
mild antiseptic
Tooth paste
Toothcare Cosmetics
Drug Active
ingredients
Uses Cosmetic
formulation
Lavender oil
(lavandula
angustifolia)
Linalyl acetate
Linalol,
Geraniol
Aromatherapy,
perfumary
industries
Deodrants,
Perfumes
Hyssop
(Hyssopus
officinalis)
Pinacamphone,
linalol,
rosmarinic oil
Fragnance
property,
antioxidant
Soaps,
Perfumes, oils
Sandalwood oil
(Santalum
album)
Santalol Antiseptic,
Soothing
action,
Flavouring
agent
Toilet powder,
soaps
perfumes, Face
cream
Miscellaneous
COMPOSITION OF
SOME
MARKETED FORMULATION
SHAMPOO
Classified according to function as:
 Protein shampoo
 Anti dandruff shampoo
 Conditioning shampoo
Protein shampoo(Himalaya)
USES:
 Shikakai and ushira- soften the hair
 Musk roof- promotes hair growth
 Soapnut- hair from excessive oil secretion, dirt, dust
 Fenugreek- provide natural proteins
Contents Weight
Acacia concinna (shikakai) 47.60 mg
Vetiveria zizanioids (ushira) 6.95 mg
Nardostachys jatamansi (musk
root)
6.95 mg
Sapindus mukorossi (soap nut) 2.08 mg
Trigonella foenum-gracum
(fenugreek)
2.08 mg
Water up to 1 ml
Himalaya antidandruff shampoo
Significance of each extract:
 Rusmari- destroys dandruff
 Neem- protects from germs
 Tulsi- protects from germs
 Shikakai- cleanses and conditions hair
 Amla- strengtns hair, Henna- provides rich and healthy shine
Contents Weight
Rosmarinus officinalis (rusmari) 103 mg
Azadirachta indica (neem) 5.15 mg
Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) 5.15 mg
Acacia concinna (shikakai) 5.15 mg
Phylsanthus emblica (amla) 5.15 mg
Lawsonia inermis (henna) 5.15 mg
Water up to 5 ml
Conditioning shampoo
Contents Weight
Cicer arietinum (Chick pea) 60 mg
Sapindus mukorossi (Ritha) 60 mg
Jasminum officinale (Jasmine) 40 mg
Eclipta alba (Thistle) 15 mg
HAIR OIL:
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki) : Used for promoting hair growth.
Sapindus trifoliatus (Soapnut-tree of South India, Arishtaka) : Fruits possess tonic
& astringent properties.
Azadirachta indica (Neem, Nimba) : Has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek, Medhika) : Seeds promote hair growth &
prevent hair fall.
Eclipta prostrata (Thistles, Bhringaraja) : Juice of its leaf is applied on the scalp
for promoting hair growth.
Cicer arietinum (Bengal Gram, Chanaka) : Seeds are used to prevent dandruff.
Aegle marmelos (Bael Tree, Bilva) : Fruit acts as an astringent.
HAIR COLORANTS:
Hair dye should possess following characteristics:
It should be non-injurious to the hair shaft
It should possess no systemic toxic effect or irritation when
applied to the hair
It should have affinity for hair keratin
Some herbs used to color the hair include:
•Eclipta alba: Whole plant extract is useful for hair nourishment and dyeing
•Juglans regia:Leaves and haul of fruits for hair dyeing
•Lawsonia inermis (henna),
•Acacia katechu,
•Emblica officinalis (amla)
•Tea leaves
Cold Cream
White bees wax Base
Almond oil Relive skin
Irritant
Borax As
emulsifier
Water Solvent
Rose water Perfuming
o/w Creams
When applied to the skin leave an almost invisible layer on
it.
Produce emollient and moisturizing effect.
Method:
•Melt stearic acid & lanolin. Mix water, glycerine, extract &
triethanolamine &warm to same temp. as that of melted stearic acid
and lanolin. Mix with continuous stirring.
• Add preservative &perfume. Mix them thoroughly in order to obtain a
uniform product
Jojoba vanishing cream:
Stearic acid, Glycerin, Lanolin,
Triethanolamine,
Natural jojoba extract, Preservative,
Water, perfume.
VANISHING CREAMS
Nourishes the skin all night with revitalizers, nutrients &
moisturizers.
It provides moisture to the skin by preventing evaporation.
Example: Revitalizing night cream(Himalaya)
Composition:
Pyrus malus (Crab Apple): Cooling, Soothing and Keratolytic
Triticum sativum (Wheat): Preventing black heads.
Citrus limon (Lemon):It protects the skin
from oxidative damage
Lilium polyphyllum (White Lily): Astringent
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato):Antioxidant
Night Cream
A great moisturizer for dry skin that helps heal, repair, and
maintain soft, supple skin.
Increasing skin hydration (by reducing evaporation)
E.g.: Aloe moisturizing cream
Method of formulation:
Heat coconut oil & beeswax until wax melt.
Stir & cool
slowly add the aloe vera gel a drop at a time.
Continue stirring & when the mixture thickens,
add the vitamin oil & chamomile extract.
Ingredients
Aloe vera gel
Chamomile
extract
Vitamin E
Coconut oil
Beeswax
Moisturizer Cream
Sunscreen cream are those topical preparations
which protect the skin by harmful sunlight either by
scatter sunlight or to absorb erythemogenic
radiations.
Examples of Sunscreen cream:
Aloe vera
Fat-soluble walnut extract
Bees wax
Hydrogenated ricinus oil
Sunburn Creams
Fairness cream
Rose water Improve complexation
Aloe vera Moisturizes and soften the skin
Orange oil Removes blemishes
It inhibits the formation of melanin.
It reduces pigmentation.
It delays wrinkles and smoothes fine lines.
Regular use prevents oxidative skin damage.
Composition Action
Aloe vera antibacterial &
antifungal
Papaver rhoeas emollient
Vitis vinifera nourish the skin
Solanum lycopersicum antioxidant
Santalum album alleviate itching and
inflammation.
Anti-Wrinkle Cream
FACE PACKS
It stimulates the blood circulation, tone the muscles and
maintain the elasticity of the skin.
Also they draw out impurities from the pores.
E.g.1. Neem Face Pack(Himalaya)
2. Apricot Face Pack
Composition Action
Azadirachta indica antibacterial ,
helps in
controlling acne
and pimples
Fuller's earth anti-
inflammatory
Curcuma longa antiseptic
It inhibits the formation of melanin.
It reduces pigmentation.
E.g. 1.Himalaya Fairness Cream
2.Fair & lovely fairness cream
Composition Action
Rosa centifolia improves complexion
Citrus reticulata removes blemishes
Aloe vera moisturizes and softens
skin.
Rubia cordifolia reduces freckles
Santalum album reduces irritation
Sympiocos racemosa lightens color
Fairness Cream
Neem herbal toothpaste
 Ingredients :
 Calcium carbonate,sorbitol, fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare),clove bud
(Eugenia caryophyllus),Neem
leaf(azadirachta indica),and neem
bark,peppermint (mentha
piperita),essential oils,ascorbic acid
(vitamin C)
SHAVING PREPARATIONS
Shaving cream:
A good shaving cream should have following
characteristics:
It must give an abundant lather
It must remain soft in tube
It must tacky to adhere to both brush & face
For example:
Stearic acid, Mineral oil, Beeswax, Menthol, Soap flakes,
Water
AFTER SHAVE PREPARATIONS
To relieve slight irritation after shaving.
To recover injury after shaving.
Humectants and emollients-like glycerol and sorbitol etc
Cooling effect of skin is achieved by adding menthol
Astringency is achieved by adding witch hazel extract and
zinc
Eg.
Nivea after shave lotion
Contains:
chamomile, vitamin E, and provitamin B5. Calms skin
helps to prevent irritations.
FOOT PREPARATION
Bacteria staphylococcus epidermidis giving rise to bad
odors.
Himalaya’s foot cream
Composition Action
Shoera robusta (sal
tree)
Antimicrobial
Curcuma longa
(turmeric)
Antiseptic
Trigonella foenum
graceum (fenugreek)
Arevents boils, ulcers
Zingiber officinale
(ginger)
Aubifacient
Advantages Over Synthetic Cosmetic
•More convenient than synthetic cosmetics.
•Less side effect than synthetic cosmetics
•Easy to formulate them.
•Most acceptable by peoples.
•Few Herbal cosmetics also having Therapeutic
effects
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF HERBAL
COSMETICS
Various adverse effects may occur in the form of acute
toxicity, percutaneous absorption, skin irritation, eye
irritation, skin sensitization and photosensitization,
subchronic toxicity, mutagenicity/genotoxicity, and
phototoxicity/photoirritation.
Most of herbal remedies can cause allergic reaction and
several can be responsible for photosensitization.
Many cosmetic preparation are made up of more than
one ingredient, in such case it is difficult to identify the
actual ingredient which cause irritation to the skin.
1. IRRITATION AND SENSITIZATION IN SKIN
2.TOXIC EFFECTS OF HERBS
3.Due to presence of heavy metal they have
carcinogenic property, some other long term problem
may occur, if using regularly.
Due to this reason FDA, not approve all herbal
cosmetics, use for USA.
4. Small content of cosmetics achieve by lot of herbal
mass.
5 No efficient regulatory control.
6. Plants having different species due to this drug
content also vary species to species & place to place.
DEMERITS OF HERBAL COSMETICS
CONCLUSION
 NO PHARMACOPEA DEFINES ANY SPECIFIC PROCEDURE OR INGREDIENTS TO
BE USED IN ANY OF HERBAL COSMETICS.
 I SURVEYED ABOUT HERBAL COSMETICS IN MANY SHOPS, THEY TOLD THAT
THERE IS NO UNIFORMITY IN HERBAL PRODUCTS.
 EVEN THERE ARE NO STRINGENT RULES FOR GUIDING OR CONCERNING
HERBAL COSMETICS.
 WE CAN ADD ANY OF PLANT MATERIAL AS PER OUR EXPERIENCE AND MAKE
OUR BEST PRODUCT OUT OF IT.
 IT IS NOT SO THAT PRODUCTS CONTAINS ONLY HERBAL INGREDIENTS,
VARIOUS SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN IT.

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  • 1.
  • 2.
    INTRODUCTION OSMETICS :- Accordingto FD and C act these are the substance which ar ubbed Poured, sprinkled, or sprayed and specially prepared to enhance the eauty and increase the attractiveness of a person. There are two types of preparation available in the market: nthetic cosmetics: Cosmetics prepared from the synthetic chemicals of compound. e.g. oxybenzone erbal cosmetics: Cosmetics prepared from the plant and other natural drugs.e.g Aloevera
  • 3.
    Use of plantsin cosmetics lants can be used as single or herbal mixtures. The following ype of formulations can be possible: a)Single herb. b)Compound herbal formulation. c)Compound herbal and metallic ash. d)Compound herbs and herbal extract. e)Plant extract with honey, milk and curd etc.
  • 4.
    INDEX (1) HERBAL HAIRCARE:  SHAMPOOS  CONDITIONERS HAIR OIL (2) HERBAL SKIN CARE:  CREAMS  LIP TREATMENT  MINERAL FOUNDATION  ROUGE AND BLUSH  SHIMMER POWDER AND BRONZER (3) HERBAL EYE CARE:  EYE SHADOWS  MINERAL EYE COLOUR
  • 5.
    (4) HERBAL DENTALCARE  TOOTH AND GUM RINSE  TOOTH AND GUM POWDER  TOOTH POLISH  MINT BREATH SPRAY  TOOTH PASTE (5) DEODRANTS (6) LOZENGES
  • 6.
    Drug Active ingredients Uses Cosmetic formulation Henna (Lawsonia inermis) LawsoneColouring agent Shampoo, Hair colour Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) Coumestans(we delolactone), ecliptine, fatty acid Hair tonic Hair oils, Antidandruff Common Ivy (Herdera helix) Geracrene, rutin, saponin Antifungal, Antibacterial Shampoo Neem (Azadirachta indica ) Kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, steroid Used in eczema,psori sas, control ticks, fleas Shampoo, conditioner, Hair oil, Hair tonic HAIR COSMETICS
  • 7.
    Drug Active ingredients Uses Cosmetic formulation Aloevera (Aloe barbedensis) Water,amino acid, lipids,pectin Hydratingagent, Wound healer, emollient Shaving cream, Antiwrinkle cream COCONUT Oil (Cocos nucifera) Mixture of glycerides High saponifictaion capacity Cold cream Echinaceae (Echinaceae angustifolia) Pyrrolizidine alkaloid and essential oil Wound healing, Antiageing Antiwrinkle cream Castor oil (Ricinus Ricinoilic acid, Isoricinoleic acid Preservative, stiffening agent Soaps and preservative in Skin Cosmetics
  • 8.
    Drug Active ingredients Uses Cosmetic formulation Clove(Eugenia caryophyllus) Eugenol Analgesic Toothpaste Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Glycyrrhizin It cures mouth ulcers Dentifrices Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde Flavouring agent, analgesic Tooth paste Pudina (Mentha piperita) Menthol, Menthone flavoring agent and mild antiseptic Tooth paste Toothcare Cosmetics
  • 9.
    Drug Active ingredients Uses Cosmetic formulation Lavenderoil (lavandula angustifolia) Linalyl acetate Linalol, Geraniol Aromatherapy, perfumary industries Deodrants, Perfumes Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Pinacamphone, linalol, rosmarinic oil Fragnance property, antioxidant Soaps, Perfumes, oils Sandalwood oil (Santalum album) Santalol Antiseptic, Soothing action, Flavouring agent Toilet powder, soaps perfumes, Face cream Miscellaneous
  • 10.
  • 11.
    SHAMPOO Classified according tofunction as:  Protein shampoo  Anti dandruff shampoo  Conditioning shampoo
  • 12.
    Protein shampoo(Himalaya) USES:  Shikakaiand ushira- soften the hair  Musk roof- promotes hair growth  Soapnut- hair from excessive oil secretion, dirt, dust  Fenugreek- provide natural proteins Contents Weight Acacia concinna (shikakai) 47.60 mg Vetiveria zizanioids (ushira) 6.95 mg Nardostachys jatamansi (musk root) 6.95 mg Sapindus mukorossi (soap nut) 2.08 mg Trigonella foenum-gracum (fenugreek) 2.08 mg Water up to 1 ml
  • 13.
    Himalaya antidandruff shampoo Significanceof each extract:  Rusmari- destroys dandruff  Neem- protects from germs  Tulsi- protects from germs  Shikakai- cleanses and conditions hair  Amla- strengtns hair, Henna- provides rich and healthy shine Contents Weight Rosmarinus officinalis (rusmari) 103 mg Azadirachta indica (neem) 5.15 mg Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) 5.15 mg Acacia concinna (shikakai) 5.15 mg Phylsanthus emblica (amla) 5.15 mg Lawsonia inermis (henna) 5.15 mg Water up to 5 ml
  • 14.
    Conditioning shampoo Contents Weight Cicerarietinum (Chick pea) 60 mg Sapindus mukorossi (Ritha) 60 mg Jasminum officinale (Jasmine) 40 mg Eclipta alba (Thistle) 15 mg
  • 15.
    HAIR OIL: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Emblicaofficinalis (Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki) : Used for promoting hair growth. Sapindus trifoliatus (Soapnut-tree of South India, Arishtaka) : Fruits possess tonic & astringent properties. Azadirachta indica (Neem, Nimba) : Has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek, Medhika) : Seeds promote hair growth & prevent hair fall. Eclipta prostrata (Thistles, Bhringaraja) : Juice of its leaf is applied on the scalp for promoting hair growth. Cicer arietinum (Bengal Gram, Chanaka) : Seeds are used to prevent dandruff. Aegle marmelos (Bael Tree, Bilva) : Fruit acts as an astringent.
  • 16.
    HAIR COLORANTS: Hair dyeshould possess following characteristics: It should be non-injurious to the hair shaft It should possess no systemic toxic effect or irritation when applied to the hair It should have affinity for hair keratin Some herbs used to color the hair include: •Eclipta alba: Whole plant extract is useful for hair nourishment and dyeing •Juglans regia:Leaves and haul of fruits for hair dyeing •Lawsonia inermis (henna), •Acacia katechu, •Emblica officinalis (amla) •Tea leaves
  • 17.
    Cold Cream White beeswax Base Almond oil Relive skin Irritant Borax As emulsifier Water Solvent Rose water Perfuming
  • 18.
    o/w Creams When appliedto the skin leave an almost invisible layer on it. Produce emollient and moisturizing effect. Method: •Melt stearic acid & lanolin. Mix water, glycerine, extract & triethanolamine &warm to same temp. as that of melted stearic acid and lanolin. Mix with continuous stirring. • Add preservative &perfume. Mix them thoroughly in order to obtain a uniform product Jojoba vanishing cream: Stearic acid, Glycerin, Lanolin, Triethanolamine, Natural jojoba extract, Preservative, Water, perfume. VANISHING CREAMS
  • 19.
    Nourishes the skinall night with revitalizers, nutrients & moisturizers. It provides moisture to the skin by preventing evaporation. Example: Revitalizing night cream(Himalaya) Composition: Pyrus malus (Crab Apple): Cooling, Soothing and Keratolytic Triticum sativum (Wheat): Preventing black heads. Citrus limon (Lemon):It protects the skin from oxidative damage Lilium polyphyllum (White Lily): Astringent Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato):Antioxidant Night Cream
  • 20.
    A great moisturizerfor dry skin that helps heal, repair, and maintain soft, supple skin. Increasing skin hydration (by reducing evaporation) E.g.: Aloe moisturizing cream Method of formulation: Heat coconut oil & beeswax until wax melt. Stir & cool slowly add the aloe vera gel a drop at a time. Continue stirring & when the mixture thickens, add the vitamin oil & chamomile extract. Ingredients Aloe vera gel Chamomile extract Vitamin E Coconut oil Beeswax Moisturizer Cream
  • 21.
    Sunscreen cream arethose topical preparations which protect the skin by harmful sunlight either by scatter sunlight or to absorb erythemogenic radiations. Examples of Sunscreen cream: Aloe vera Fat-soluble walnut extract Bees wax Hydrogenated ricinus oil Sunburn Creams
  • 22.
    Fairness cream Rose waterImprove complexation Aloe vera Moisturizes and soften the skin Orange oil Removes blemishes It inhibits the formation of melanin. It reduces pigmentation.
  • 23.
    It delays wrinklesand smoothes fine lines. Regular use prevents oxidative skin damage. Composition Action Aloe vera antibacterial & antifungal Papaver rhoeas emollient Vitis vinifera nourish the skin Solanum lycopersicum antioxidant Santalum album alleviate itching and inflammation. Anti-Wrinkle Cream
  • 24.
    FACE PACKS It stimulatesthe blood circulation, tone the muscles and maintain the elasticity of the skin. Also they draw out impurities from the pores. E.g.1. Neem Face Pack(Himalaya) 2. Apricot Face Pack Composition Action Azadirachta indica antibacterial , helps in controlling acne and pimples Fuller's earth anti- inflammatory Curcuma longa antiseptic
  • 25.
    It inhibits theformation of melanin. It reduces pigmentation. E.g. 1.Himalaya Fairness Cream 2.Fair & lovely fairness cream Composition Action Rosa centifolia improves complexion Citrus reticulata removes blemishes Aloe vera moisturizes and softens skin. Rubia cordifolia reduces freckles Santalum album reduces irritation Sympiocos racemosa lightens color Fairness Cream
  • 26.
    Neem herbal toothpaste Ingredients :  Calcium carbonate,sorbitol, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare),clove bud (Eugenia caryophyllus),Neem leaf(azadirachta indica),and neem bark,peppermint (mentha piperita),essential oils,ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
  • 27.
    SHAVING PREPARATIONS Shaving cream: Agood shaving cream should have following characteristics: It must give an abundant lather It must remain soft in tube It must tacky to adhere to both brush & face For example: Stearic acid, Mineral oil, Beeswax, Menthol, Soap flakes, Water
  • 28.
    AFTER SHAVE PREPARATIONS Torelieve slight irritation after shaving. To recover injury after shaving. Humectants and emollients-like glycerol and sorbitol etc Cooling effect of skin is achieved by adding menthol Astringency is achieved by adding witch hazel extract and zinc Eg. Nivea after shave lotion Contains: chamomile, vitamin E, and provitamin B5. Calms skin helps to prevent irritations.
  • 29.
    FOOT PREPARATION Bacteria staphylococcusepidermidis giving rise to bad odors. Himalaya’s foot cream Composition Action Shoera robusta (sal tree) Antimicrobial Curcuma longa (turmeric) Antiseptic Trigonella foenum graceum (fenugreek) Arevents boils, ulcers Zingiber officinale (ginger) Aubifacient
  • 30.
    Advantages Over SyntheticCosmetic •More convenient than synthetic cosmetics. •Less side effect than synthetic cosmetics •Easy to formulate them. •Most acceptable by peoples. •Few Herbal cosmetics also having Therapeutic effects
  • 31.
    ADVERSE EFFECTS OFHERBAL COSMETICS Various adverse effects may occur in the form of acute toxicity, percutaneous absorption, skin irritation, eye irritation, skin sensitization and photosensitization, subchronic toxicity, mutagenicity/genotoxicity, and phototoxicity/photoirritation. Most of herbal remedies can cause allergic reaction and several can be responsible for photosensitization. Many cosmetic preparation are made up of more than one ingredient, in such case it is difficult to identify the actual ingredient which cause irritation to the skin.
  • 32.
    1. IRRITATION ANDSENSITIZATION IN SKIN 2.TOXIC EFFECTS OF HERBS 3.Due to presence of heavy metal they have carcinogenic property, some other long term problem may occur, if using regularly. Due to this reason FDA, not approve all herbal cosmetics, use for USA. 4. Small content of cosmetics achieve by lot of herbal mass. 5 No efficient regulatory control. 6. Plants having different species due to this drug content also vary species to species & place to place. DEMERITS OF HERBAL COSMETICS
  • 33.
    CONCLUSION  NO PHARMACOPEADEFINES ANY SPECIFIC PROCEDURE OR INGREDIENTS TO BE USED IN ANY OF HERBAL COSMETICS.  I SURVEYED ABOUT HERBAL COSMETICS IN MANY SHOPS, THEY TOLD THAT THERE IS NO UNIFORMITY IN HERBAL PRODUCTS.  EVEN THERE ARE NO STRINGENT RULES FOR GUIDING OR CONCERNING HERBAL COSMETICS.  WE CAN ADD ANY OF PLANT MATERIAL AS PER OUR EXPERIENCE AND MAKE OUR BEST PRODUCT OUT OF IT.  IT IS NOT SO THAT PRODUCTS CONTAINS ONLY HERBAL INGREDIENTS, VARIOUS SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN IT.