Plants Used in Cosmetics
October 2003
in “
PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research
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natural products plant parts active compounds skin care dryness eczema acne anti-inflammatory anti-aging skin-protective properties free radicals hair care hair growth hair colorants scalp conditions dandruff essential oils fragrance hair shine conditioning skin emolliency skin elasticity natural ingredients plant extracts active ingredients skin dryness skin inflammation anti-aging properties antioxidants hair growth stimulation hair dyes scalp health essential oils benefits hair conditioning skin moisturization skin elasticity improvement
TLDR Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
The review from 2003 discussed the incorporation of natural products into cosmetic formulations, highlighting their low toxicity to mammals. It covered the utilization of various plant parts and the active compounds responsible for their effects. The benefits of these natural products were outlined for skin care, addressing issues like dryness, eczema, acne, and providing anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and skin-protective properties, as well as their role in scavenging free radicals. Additionally, the review touched on the use of these products in hair care, including their ability to stimulate hair growth, act as hair colorants, and treat scalp conditions such as dandruff. Essential oils were noted for their multiple benefits in cosmetics, such as adding fragrance, enhancing hair shine and conditioning, and improving skin emolliency and elasticity.
