A Concise Review on the use of Natural Products for Cosmeceuticals

Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products designed to treat skin conditions and enhance physical appearance, health, and beauty. Cosmeceuticals include medications that regulate acne, have anti-aging properties, prevent sunburn, enhance skin texture, promote complexation, and delay the symptoms of aging. Cosmetics can be classified as natural, synthetic, or hybrid based on their ingredients. These days, herbal cosmeceuticals are becoming very popular because of their extensive availability and low risk of negative effects. A vast array of plants and natural compounds are marketed as cosmeceuticals. Natural sources of herbal cosmetics include plants, the sea, rock salt, etc. Herbal cosmetics are typically thought to be safe to use and free of dangerous synthetic chemicals. Numerous therapeutic plants and herbs have effects similar to those of cosmeceuticals and are widely utilized worldwide for the same reason. Natural herbs used in cosmetics include Neem, Aloe vera, henna, Rose oil, Aloe, Shikakai, Turmeric, Calendula, Carrot, Tamarind, etc. A descriptive review of herbal cosmeceuticals was given in this article.