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Medicinal Plants Used in Cosmetics for Skin and Hair Care

July 2021 in “ International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis ”

Yogesh S Kolekar, Firoj A. Tamboli, Harinath N. More, Sajid A. Mulani, Nitin P Mali

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TLDR Medicinal plants like Aloe, Amla, and Coconut oil help with hair and skin care.

This study reviews the use of medicinal plants in treating common hair problems like baldness, alopecia, hair fall, gray hair, dryness, and dandruff. Key herbal ingredients include Aloe, Amla, Curry leaves, Camphor, Coconut oil, Eclipta alba, Hibiscus, Henna, Neem, Fenugreek, Sage, Apamarg, Onion, grape seeds, Jatamansi, Rosemary, Thyme, Tulsi, and Garlic. These plants provide essential nutrients such as vitamins, terpenoids, and essential oils, which help maintain the normal function of sebaceous glands and overall skin and hair care.

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Medicinal Plants Used in Cosmetics for Skin and Hair Care

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3 citations, July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis”

Medicinal plants like Aloe, Amla, and Coconut oil help with hair and skin care.