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| Title: | Cosmetic potential of herbal extracts |
| Authors: | Kole, Prashant L
Jadhav, Hemant R
Thakurdesai, Prasad
Nagappa, Anantha Naik |
| Keywords: | Herbal cosmetics
Plant extracts
Therapeutic activities
Cosmeceuticals |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2005 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int.cl.7 — A61K 7/00, A61K 7/02, A61K 7/06, A61K 7/48, A61K 35/78, A61P |
| Abstract: | Cosmetology, the science of
alteration of appearance, has been practiced since primordial times. In India,
the concept of using herbs for beautification finds its origin in traditional
medicine literature like Ayurveda. The cosmetic preparations were used for the
purpose of worship and sensual enjoyment. Moreover, since centuries, the herbal
extracts, as a whole or part thereof, have been used for various ailments of the
skin, hair and for overall appearance. The market research shows upward trend in
the herbal trade with the herbal cosmetic industry playing a major role in
fuelling this worldwide demand for herbals. The recent interest of consumers in
herbal cosmetics has been stimulated by the decline of faith in modern
cosmetics, the belief that plant remedies were natural and thereby superior to
man-made synthetic cosmetics, and the reference to successful historical use by
different cultures. These reasons have contributed to the increased acceptance
as well as manufacture of herbal cosmetics. Many herbs have been scientifically
evaluated for their cosmetic potential. Some traditional plants like Trigonella
foenum-graecum Linn., Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Mimosa tenuiflora Benth.,
Aloe vera Linn., etc. need special mention. The great void remains though for a
systematic, thorough review of scientific data that provides a basis for the use
of specific herbs and their efficacy as cosmetics. Similarly, there is a lack of
scientific review of phytochemicals that are used in cosmetic preparations. This
review attempts to fill-up this gap and emphasizes the need for safety
evaluation of herbal cosmetics. |
| Page(s): | 315-321 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.4(4) [July-August 2005]
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