Hair care: Hibiscus, Tea, Henna Skin care: Turmeric, Aloe vera, Vetiver, Lemon peel

1. HERBAL COSMETICS

2. Content
•Introduction
•Herbal surfactant
•Herbal hair colorant
•Herbal hair conditioner
•Herbal skin care

3. Herbal cosmetics
•The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek word
“kosm tikos” meaning having the power, arrange, skill in
decorating.
• The origin of cosmetics forms a continuous narrative
throughout the history of man as they developed.
•The man in prehistoric times 3000BC used colours for
decoration to attract the animals that he wished to hunt
and also the man survived attack from the enemy by
colouring his skin and adorned his body for protection to
provoke fear in an enemy (whether man or animal).

4. Herbal cosmetics
• The origin of cosmetics were associated with hunting,
fighting, religion and superstition and later associated
with medicine Herbal Cosmetics, here in after referred
as Products, are formulated, using various permissible
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”.
•The skin and hair beauty of individuals depends on the
health, habits, routine job, climatic conditions and
maintenance.

5. Herbal cosmetics
• The skin due to excessive exposure to heat will
dehydrate during summer and causes wrinkle, freckles,
blemishes, pigmentation and sunburns. The extreme
winter cause damages to the skin in the form of cracks,
cuts, maceration and infections.

6. Herbal surfactant: Soapnut
• Syn: Reetha
•Source: dried fruits of Sapinus mukorossi
•Family: Sapindaceae
•GS: Konkan, Goa
•Constituents:
•Sapindoside A,B,C,D,E
•Sapinmusaponin A & B

7. Herbal surfactant: Soapnut
•Reetha is used as the main ingredient in soaps and
shampoos for washing hair, as it is considered good for
the health of hair. The trend of washing hair with
soapnut (reetha) is still followed in many local
households.
•The herb is also used in the treatment of extra salvation,
migraine, epilepsy and chlorosis.
•It has been placed as a popular herb in the list of herbs
and minerals in Ayurveda and is used as an important
ingredient in cleansers and shampoos. In addition, it is
used for the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and for
removing freckles.

8. Herbal surfactant: Soapnut
•Reetha is also used for removing lice from the scalp, as
it has gentle insecticidal properties.
•The plant is known for its antimicrobial properties that
are beneficial for septic systems.
•It is an important herb that is used in the treatment of
contaminated soil. Moreover, it has also been used for
washing and bleaching cardamoms, further helping in
improving the latter’s color and flavor.
•Caution: Reetha has no adverse effects, but direct
contact with the eyes should be avoided.

9. Herbal colorant: Henna
•Syn: Heena
•Source: dried leaves of Lawsonia inermis, L.alba
•Family: Lythraceae
•Constituents: Coumarins, Naphaquinones (Lawsone),
Flavonoids, Sterols, Tannins, Xanthones,
Laxanthones & beta-ionone of the essential oil
•Uses: hair dye. Its ingredient of hair care products and
conditioners

10. Herbal colorant:Tea
•Syn: Chai
•Source: dried leaves of Thea sinesis, Camellia sinesis
•Family:Theaceae
•Constituents: Polyphenol: Catechin, epicatechin,
gallocatechin
•Color: Theoflavins TF yellow color, Thearubigins (TR) red
color
•Uses: hair dye. Its ingredient of hair care products and
conditioners

11. Hair conditioner: Hibiscus
•Syn: Jaswandi, Jasud
•Source: dried flowers of Hibiscus rosa sinesis
•Family: Malvaceae
•Constituents: Vitamins, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin
and ascorbic acid, Flavonoids; Anthocyanins and
Cyaniding-3,5-diglucoside, Cyaniding-3-sophoroside-5-
glucoside, Quercetin-3,7-diglucoside, Quercetin-3-
diglucoside
•Uses: hair growth promoting and antigreying

12. Tumeric
•Syn: Haridra, Haldi
•Source: dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa, C. domestica
•Family: Zingiberaceae
•Constituents: 5% curcuminoids, 5% essential oil (25%
zingiberene), poly saccharide
•Cosmetic Uses:
•In India, turmeric has been used for centuries as a
natural cleanser; the powder is mixed with milk to bring
a healthy glow to the skin.
•In the form of a paste (made by rubbing the prepared
rhizome on a hard wet surface) turmeric is used as a
facial cosmetic possibly for its antimicrobial effect

13. Tumeric
•Such an application is believed to improve skin
appearance by eliminating superfluous hair and easing
out wrinkles.
•Today turmeric and its derived chemicals are
extensively included in cosmetic formulations.
•Turmeric powder, extracts are reported to have
powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cholerectic,
immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties.
•It is recommended for treatment of eczema and acne as
it moisturizes skin and accelerates healing.
•On account of its wound healing a minor proportion of
bioactive polysaccharide fraction.

14. Vetiver
•Syn: Khus oil
•Source: dried roots ofVetiveria zizanoides
•Family: Graminae
•GS:Western and Northen India
•Constituents:Vetiverol, alpha and betaVetivone
•Cosmetic Use:
•The oil has been used in aromatherapy since ages.
•It is also an important ingredient of perfumes, soaps and
cosmetics.

15. Vetiver
•Due to its excellent fixative properties, vetiver is used
widely in perfumes as a scent and fixative.
•It is a constituent in 90% of western perfumes, more
commonly in fragrances for men.
•Due to its antibacterial activity, this oil can be used
effectively for healing external wounds.
•Vetiver oil is known to eliminate skin blemishes and help
accelerate healing.
•For this reason, this oil is indicated for application in a
number of skin problems, such as acne, burns and skin
marks.
•Vetiver oil and related products are included in leading
brands of massage oil, bath oils and bath salts etc.

16. Lemon peel
•Syn: Nimbu chhil
•Source: dried peels of pericarps of fruit of Citrus limonis
•Family: Rutaceae
•GS:Western and Northen India
•Constituents: vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin A,
folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and
potassium, volatile oil (limonene, citral)
•Cosmetic Use:
•Potpourris and bath blends

17. Lemon peel
•Lemon peel may help to enhance the clarity, glow and
softness of the skin. Use lemon peel to rub on dry or
scaly skin to regain its smoothness and softness. Lemon
peel contains citric and plant acids that work to cleanse,
lighten and brighten the skin; remove dead skin; and
stimulate new skin growth

18. Aloe vera
•Syn: Kumari
•Source: dried leaf juice of Aloe vera
•Family: Liliaceae
•GS:Western and Northen India
•Constituents: Poly saccharide Glucomanna
(Acemannan), Magnesium lactate, Bradykininase,
Tannins
•Cosmetic Use: It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties
that make it very effective topically for treating cuts and
abrasions.
•It is used to treat first and second degree burns,
sunburns, eczema, as well as poison oak, poison ivy and
poison sumac infections

19. Aloe vera
•Acemannan: Skin healing and soothing agent
•Mangesium lactate: anti pruritic
•Bradykininase: anti-inflammatory