A REVIEW ARTICLE: COMMON HERBS USED IN COSMETICS

Authors

  • Rajini Balwani
  • Pradeep SHRI AYURVED MAHAVIDYALAYA
  • Dr. Vinod M. Choudhari

Keywords:

Cosmetics, Herbs, Skin care, Medicinal Plants, Ayurvedic Property

Abstract

Aim- To study about herbs used for cosmetic purpose Objective- 1.To study cosmetic properties of herbs 2.To enumerate general cosmetic uses of herbs Observation- Herbs play a significant role, especially in modern Times, when the damaging effects of food processing and over- medication have assumed alarming damages.  This movement is based on the belief that the plants have a vast potential for their use as a curative medicine. The knowledge of Medicinal plants used by the people seems to be well known to its culture and tradition. In the present study we identified many plants used by the people to cure dermatological disorders and as cosmetics. Some of the plants were found to have dual effect, both as curative and cosmetic. Conclusion- Ayurveda offers vast amounts of information on principles of anti-aging activity, skin care and pigmenting herbs with natural ingredients for topical applications. In conclusion, healthy and glowing skin is difficult to achieve by using toxic commercial products. However, ancient Ayurvedic herbal medicine provides some science-backed, natural methods for healthy skin care.

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Published

2020-04-11

How to Cite

Rajini Balwani, Wasu, I., & Dr. Vinod M. Choudhari. (2020). A REVIEW ARTICLE: COMMON HERBS USED IN COSMETICS. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 4(02). Retrieved from https://ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/322

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