The Beneficial Effect of Essential Oils and Herbs in Cosmetic Medicine

In this review, researchers highlighted the use of essential oils, praised for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, in treating a variety of conditions, and noted their emerging role in dermocosmetics for issues like hyperpigmentation, acne, and skin aging.

This study reviewed the use of essential oils in cosmetics and highlighted that while chamomile, rosemary, and geranium oils can be applied directly to the skin when diluted, most essential oils require caution due to potential dermatological reactions.

This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.

This review reports that herbal cosmetics offer diverse biological benefits, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizing effects, enhanced by advanced formulation methods, while emphasizing the need for more clinical validation and standardized practices to ensure long-term safety and efficacy.

This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.