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1 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

2 Department of Clinical Pharmacy Girls Section, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University Alkharj, Saudia Arabia

3 Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

10.22034/ajcb.2021.297472.1090

Abstract

The role of Indian herbs in herbal cosmetics is well-known throughout the world. Beauty and makeup are as old as humanity and society itself. As a result, women with herbs use various beauty items to appear attractive, and young women are fascinated with looking attractive. Herbal cosmetics are classified as beauty products containing herbal ingredients that have physiological benefits such as curing, smoothing, improving, and conditioning. Herbal cosmetics are a priceless gift from nature that is becoming increasingly common on the global market. There has been a lot of concern regarding herbal formulations, which have a high level of activity and virtually no side effects when compared to synthetic drugs. For thousands of years, spices and herbs have been used to keep the human body healthy and attractive. The above ingredients have been used by Indian women for centuries to care for their skin, hair, palms, and soles, and to perfume their bodies. The royal palaces in India used a variety of herbs to improve sensual appeal and maintain general hygiene. Shelf-stable herbal formulations, such as herbal face wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and the like, are frequently made and used daily. In the coming years, the industry is focusing on the growing market, which has a large range of possible growth.

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Utilization of Herbal Cosmetics: A brief overview

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