Plant Biomass Materials in Cosmetic Application

January 2024 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”

Rafia Shakoor, N. Hussain, Hamid Bashir, Muhammad Ashraf

TLDR Plant biomass materials are effective and eco-friendly for skin and hair care in cosmetics.

Plant biomass materials, such as coffee, Olea europaea, common spruce, cocoa, castor, Aloe vera, Mangifera indica, tea, neem, sandalwood, jojoba, turmeric, Ginkgo biloba, henna, Lavandula, chamomile, and Indian gooseberry, are highlighted for their effective use in cosmetic formulations for haircare, body care, and skincare. These natural and eco-friendly ingredients are rich in bioactive compounds, offering significant benefits for skin and hair health, including anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. They help address issues like skin dryness, wrinkles, acne, acne scars, dandruff, and alopecia, making them promising components in green cosmetics.

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