Herbal Cosmetics Part-1 . The word cosmetic was

Transcript:Herbal Cosmetics Part-1 . The word cosmetic was:
Herbal Cosmetics Part-1 . The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek word “kosm tikos” meaning having the power, arrange, skill in decorating. The origin of cosmetics forms a continuous narrative throughout the history of man as they developed. The man in ancient times 3000BC used colors for decoration to attract the animals that he wished to hunt and also the man survived attack from the enemy by coloring his skin and adorned his body for protection to provoke fear in an enemy (whether man or animal). . Herbal cosmetics, here refered as products, are formulated using various permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to provide difined cosmetic advantages only, shall be called as Herbal Cosmetics. Herbs can be utilized for cosmetics in three forms: as total extracts, selective extracts or single molecules purified from extracts. The beauty of skin and hair basically depends on factors such as individual’s health, diet, habits, job routine, climatic conditions and maintenance. Fixed oil Fixed oil are obtained from plants and animal. They are mostly present in seed. Physical property Can not be distilled Leaves a permanent, translucent stain on filter paper Specific gravity gravity is less than 1 Insoluble in water Application of fixed oil Soap manufacture Emulsifying agent Dietery supplements Manufacture of paints, varnishes Source of fixed Oil 1. Coconut oil : Coconut oil is obtained from the fruit or seed of the coconut palm tree Cocos nucifera, family Arecaceae. Coconut oil is an excellent skin moisturizer and softener. A study shows that extra virgin coconut oil is effective and safe when used as a moisturizer, with absence of adverse reactions. A study found that coconut oil helped prevent protein loss from the wet combing of hair when used for fourteen hours. The lauric acid that coconut oil is rich in has significant action against viruses, bacteria and fungi and this ensures you keep away from infections of the scalp. 2. Olive oil: It is obtained from pericarp of the fruits of Olea europaea from family oleaceae. The ripe fruit are crushed and packed in bags and screw press pass mounts pressure. The first quality oil is called Virgin oil. Olive oil contain mixed glycerides of oleic acid (56-85%), palmitic acid (7-20%) linoleic (3-20%). Olive oil is used as demulcent, emollient, laxative properties. Olive oil have antioxidant property and have an ingredient