Herbal Cosmetics.

1. Herbal Cosmetics
Name of Guide:
Mrs. Shweta Purandare
M. Pharm
Name of Student:
Miss. Abhilasha Ghule
M. Pharm 1st year
SINHGAD INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY, NARHE, PUNE- 41
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2. CONTENT:
 Introduction
 Hair Care
 Skin Care
 Oral Care
 Review of Guidelines for
Herbal Cosmetics
 Challenges in Formulating
Herbal Cosmetics
 References
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3. Herbal Cosmetics, here in after referred as product are formulated
using various permissible cosmetic ingredients and to form the base
in which one or more herbs or herbal ingredients are used to provide
defined cosmetic benefit with a label declaration “Herbal
Cosmetics”.
Natural oil, Extracts Phytoingredients
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4. Why Herbal Cosmetics
Compatible with all skin types.
No side effects.
Safe to use.
Not tested on animals.
Budget friendly.
100% organic.
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5. Regulatory Status of Herbal Cosmetics
in India
Regulated by AYUSH under D&C
Act 1940 and Rules 1945 India
In Chapter IV-A
18 different sections present from
section 33C to 33O
GMP is implemented through
schedule “T” in 2016
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6. Types of Herbal Hair
Care Products
 Hair Oil
 Enhance appearance.
 Nourishment to hair scalp.
 Improves hair growth.
 Example: Coconut oil, Amla oil,
Almond oil
 Hair lotion
 Stimulates hair follicle.
 Soothes the scalp.
 Example: Olive, Argan, Aloe-vera
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7. Hair Shampoo
Removes dirt, oil,
skin debris, grease
from the scalp.
Without adverse
effects.
Prevents fungal
growth
Prepared from
natural saponins
Example: Soapnut
(reetha), Bramhi,
Amla, Shikakai
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8. Herbal Ingredients in Hair Care
Amla
fruit rich in
antioxidants.
Stimulates hair
growth.
Aloe
enzymes
dissolves dead
skin, sebum
which clogs hair
follicle.
Bhringraj
improves
circulation in
hair follicle by
stimulating
hair growth.
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9. Bramhi
Extract mixed into
olive oil and
massage into scalp,
promoting faster
and stronger
growth.
Boost brain
function.
Jatamansi
Rhizome extract is
used in hair tonics
for hair growth.
Useful in aloepecia
caused by
chemotherapy.
Shikakai
Pod extract used as
hair cleanser and
dandruff control.
Controls premature
greying.
Imparts softness
and shine.
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10. Dandruff Treatment
Henna Leaves
 Lawsonia inermis
 Family: Lyrathacaea
 Lawsone, gallic acid, mucilage
and tannins.
 Antifungal property which reduces
dandruff.
 Deep conditions.
 Natural hair dye.
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11. Types of Herbal Skin Care Products
 Face Cream
 Skin brightening
 Softening
 Emollient effect
 Reduces pigmentation
 Not be greasy and sticky
 Example: Calendula - anti inflammatory, healing
Aloe vera - reduces swelling and itching
Turmeric - brightening, Antiseptic
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12. Herbal Face Pack
 Nourishment
 Reduces acne, pimple, scars
 Soothing and relaxing
 Restores glow, shine and complexion
 Premature aging
 Improves blood circulation
 Controls wrinkles, fine lines and sagging of skin
 Example: Orange peel - acne, wrinkles
Sandalwood - dark spots, anti-aging
Fullers Earth - black heads
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13. Herbal Ingredients in Skin Care
Sandalwood
α and β santalol
Facepack
Essential oil in
creams
Protects from
sunburn
Antioxidants
Turmeric
Curcumin
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antioxidant
Brightens skin
Rose
Citronellol,
Geraniol
Skin toner
Prevent dark
circles
Smoothness
Protects from
Sunburn
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14. Papaya
Papain, vit C, A
Removes dead skin
Skin whitening
Treats crack heels
Stimulates collagen
production
Reduces dark spot
Cucumber
Vit K, minerals
Removes dark
complexion
Reduces freckles
Soothing and
softening
Removes dark
circles
Saffron
Crocin, Safranal
Regeneration and
repair
Anti-ageing
Treats acne
Reduces blemishes
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15. Coconut oil
Excellent moisturizer and softner.
Heals extra dry skin by boosting moisture level.
By rubbing slightly on palm and apply wherever
needed
Sunflower oil
Tocopherols, lecithins have smoothening
property.
Emollient, antioxidant.
Used in emulsions for face and body.
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16. GREEN TEA
Skin Protection
CARROT
Anti-ageing
• Catechins, epigallocatechin, gallate
• Polyphenols protect against cancer
• Vit A, β- carotene
• β- carotene broken by skin into vit A
• Skin protectant
• Against direct damage to the cell and
inflammation.
• Revitalising and rejuvenating agent
• Brightens skin, reduces inflammation
• Catechins are 20 times stronger than
antioxidant (vit E)
• Improves metabolism, reduces weight
• Increases cell turnover
• Reduces wrinkles, fine lines
• Consumption: brewed with water
• Supplement, powders, are available.
• Consumption: juice or extract can be
ingested
• Carrot seed oil supplements
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17. Types of Herbal Oral Care Products
TOOTHPASTE
 Application with toothbrush
 Maintains oral hygiene
 Breath freshening, tooth
whitening
 Do not contain fluoride or SLS
 Semi solid or jell mass with aloe,
eucalyptus, myrrh, clove, neem
 Cooling and refreshing
TOOTH POWDER
 Application by fingers
 Clean and whiten teeth
 Strengthen gums
 Contains cinnamon, peppermint,
baking salt, bone ash, chalk in
crushed form.
 Effective against plaque
 Leaves aftertaste in mouth
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18. Herbal Ingredients in Oral Care
Ingredient Properties Benefits
Cinnamon Bark
Astringent and Painkiller • Strengthten oral tissue
• Reduces inflammation
and irritation
• Soothes toothache
Eucalyptus
Aromatic, antibacterial,
antifungal, antiseptic, and
stimulating
• Boosts blood circulation
• Cures mouth ulcers and
oral infection
Peppermint
Antibacterial, anti-
inflammatory, antiseptic
• Pain relief, improves
blood circulation
• Protects from oral
infection
Aloe vera
Anti-oxidant, antibacterial
and soothing
• Reduces oral bacteria
• Relief to inflamed gums
• Healing
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19. 19
Expiry Date
• Manufactures promise for
a time until which the
drug have full efficacy.
• Not indicates that drug
becomes unsafe .
Shelf Life
• Duration of a product
stored without becoming
unsuitable for
consumption.
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20. Indications
Shampoos and Conditioners:
 Shelf Life for three years for
unopened bottles, for opened 18
months.
 Air may breakdown formula.
Sunscreen and Creams:
 Sunscreen: Upto 12 months, SPF
degrades over time.
 Cream: Fatty substance go
rancid.
Toothpaste:
 Upto two years, Flouride expires
after two years.
 Flavour and color changes.
Anti-aging products:
 Upto one year,
 Retinol, vit C breakdown within a
year.
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21. Review of Guidelines for Herbal Cosmetics by
COSMOS
Abbreviation
• COSMOS: COSmetic Organic and
natural Standard
Five COSMOS members
• BDIH (Germany)
• Cosmebio (France)
• ECOSERT Greenlife SAS (France)
• ICEA (Italy)
• Soil Association (Great Britain)
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22. Certification Signatures of COSMOS
COSMOS Organic
COSMOS Natural
COSMOS Certified
COSMOS Approved
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23. Guidelines with respect to additives
 Cosmetics additives allowed by ECOSERT and COSMOS consider
more skin friendly than some traditional additives.
 Most are occurring in nature and so are considerd by the certifying
bodies to be suitable for products marketed as natural.
 According to the latest ECOSERT and COSMOS standards the
following preservative, emollient, foaming agent, emulsifying agent
are allowed in cosmetic product certified as natural and organic.
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24. ECOSERT/COSMOS Compliant Preservatives
INCI Names Commercial Name
Benzoic acid and its salts Iscaguard BSB
Benzyl alcohol Iscaguard BA
Dihydroacetic acid and its salts Aquaguard 9093
Sodium Benzoate Aquaguard NK12
Sorbic acid and its salts Iscaguard BOA
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25. ECOSERT/COSMOS Compliant Emollient
Commercial/ Non commercial Name INCI Names
1,3-butylene glycol Decyl glycoside
Acide stearique tp18/55 Palmitic stearic acid
Acitire Jojoba esters
Activnol-3 Propanediol
Akogel Hydrogenated vegetable oil
Adeps lanae Lanolin
Aecosil Glyceryl olivate estolides
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26. ECOSERT/COSMOS Compliant Foaming Agent
Commercial name INCI Name
PALMEROL 1299 - Lauryl alcohol Lauryl Alcohol
PALMEROL 1498 - Myristyl Alcohol Myristyl Alcohol
PALMEROL 1498* Myristyl Alcohol
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27. ECOSERT/COSMOS Compliant Emulsifying Agent
Commercial /Non commercial name INCI Name
Akoline PGPR Cetearyl alcohol
Albiwax Prunus armeniaca
Cholestrol BP Cholestrol
Cosphaderm GMUD Glyceryl undecylenate
Cremer Refined glycerine Glycerin
Axol C62 pellet Glyceryl stearate citrate
Dermofeel NC Glyceryl stearate citrate0
Cholestrol EP Cholestrol
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28. Challenges in Formulating Herbal Cosmetics
Temperature
Light
Atmospheric
Humidity Altitude
Soil
Rainfall
• At the time of
cultivation of herbs.
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29. Other Challenges
Good agricultural practice (GAP)
Good laboratory practice (GLP)
Standardisation
Quality Control
Certification
Toxicity of herbal drugs
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30. Marketed Herbal Preparation
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31. References
1) Joshi L., Pawar H.,(2015), “Herbal Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals: A overview”.
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2) Bijauliya R., Chanchal D., Kumar M., Shashi A., Yadav S., (2017), “A
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3) Gangawane A., Ghorai S., Giri R., (2018), “Regulation on Herbal Product used as
Medicine Around the World: A Review”. International Research Journal of
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4) COSMOS- standard AISBL, Version 2.0, 21st Oct 2013.
5) Jain V., Sindhura D.,(2018), “Challenges in Formulating Herbal Cosmetics”.
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