A REVIEW ON: STANDERDIZATION OF HERB IN NEW ERA OF COSMACEUTICALS: HERBAL COSMETICS
Aishwarya S. Patil*, Ashwini V. Patil, Amol H. Patil, Tejeswini A. Patil, Mayur Bhurat, Dr. Shashikant Barhate
ABSTRACT
Herbal cosmetics are formulated, using different cosmetic ingredients
to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to
cure various skin ailments. The name itself suggests that herbal
cosmetics are natural and free from all the harmful synthetic chemicals
which otherwise may prove to be toxic to the skin. Compared to other
beauty products, natural cosmetics are safe to use. Cosmeceuticals are
cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrid products intended to improve the
health and beauty of the skin by providing a specific result, ranging
from acne-control and anti-wrinkle effects, to sun protection.
Cosmeceuticals have medicinal benefits which affect the biological
functioning of skin depending upon type of functional ingredients they
contain. These are cosmetic products that are not just used for beautification but for different
skin ailments. These products improve the functioning/texture of the skin by boosting
collagen growth by eradicating harmful effects of free radicals, maintains keratin structure in
good condition and making the skin healthier. There are numerous herbs available naturally
having different uses in cosmetic preparations for skincare, hair care and as antioxidants. The
current review highlights importance of herbal cosmetics, the herbs used in them and their
advantages over the synthetic counterparts.
Keywords: Standardization, Herbal cosmetics, Classification, Evalution.
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