Plants used in cosmetics
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- 27 October 2003
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Phytotherapy Research
- Vol. 17 (9), 987-1000
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1363
Abstract
This review describes the use of some natural products in cosmetic preparations, due to their low mammalian toxicity, with a brief description of the major use, plant parts used, the actives responsible for effect and the benefits of such products. Their use in skin care; such as dryness, eczema, acne, free‐radical scavenging, antiinflammatory, antiaging and skin protection effects are explained, and also the use in hair care as hair growth stimulants, hair colorants, and for hair and scalp complaints such as dandruff. Essential oils when incorporated into finished products impart many benefits such as a pleasant aroma in perfumery, shine or conditioning effects in hair care products, emolliency and improving the elasticity of the skin. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Keywords
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