Abstract

A REVIEW ON ROLE OF HERBS IN COSMETICS

Sandhiya P.*, Sorlin Selva Joice P. and Jeevanandham S.

ABSTRACT

Herbal cosmetic also known as “natural cosmetics”. With the beginning of the civilization, mankind had the magnetic dip towards impressing others with their looks. At the time, there were no fancy fairness creams or any cosmetic surgeries. The only thing they had was the knowledge of nature, compiled in the ayurveda. With the science of ayurveda, several herbs and floras were used to make herbal cosmetics that really worked. Ayurvedic cosmetics not only beautified the skin but acted as the shield against any kind of external affects for the body. Ayurvedic cosmetics also known as the herbal cosmetics have the same estimable assets in the modern era as well. There is a wide gamut of the herbal cosmetics that are manufactured and commonly used for daily purposes. Herbal cosmetics like herbal face wash, herbal conditioner, herbal soaps, herbal shampoo, and many more are highly acclaimed by the masses. The best thing of the herbal cosmetics is that it is purely made by the herbs and shrubs. The natural content in the herbs does not have any side effects on the human body; instead enrich the body with nutrients and other useful minerals. Herbal cosmetics are comprised of floras like sandal (chandan), saffron (kesar) and many more that is augmented with healthy nutrient sand all the other necessary components.

Keywords: natural cosmetics, ayurveda, cosmetic surgeries, herbal conditioner.