An Overview on Herbal Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals

Herbal cosmetics are formulated by using different cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredientsare wont to cure various skin ailment. The name suggests that herbal cosmetics are natural and free from all the harmful syntheticchemicals which otherwise may convince be toxic to the skin. Compared to other beauty products, natural cosmetics are safe to use.They are hypo-allergenic and tested and proven by dermatologists to be safe to use anytime, anywhere. Cosmeceuticals are cosmeticpharmaceutical hybrid products intended to enhance the health and wonder of the skin by providing a selected result, starting fromacne-control and anti-wrinkle effects to sun protection. Cosmeceuticals have medicinal benefits which affect the biologicalfunctioning of skin depending upon the sort of functional ingredients they contain. These are cosmetic products that aren't just usedfor beautification but for different skin ailments. These products improve the functioning/texture of the skin by boosting collagengrowth by eradicating harmful effects of free radicals, maintain keratin structure in good condition, and making the skin healthier.There are numerous herbs available naturally having different uses in cosmetic preparations for skin care, hair care, and asantioxidants. The current review highlights the importance of herbal cosmetics, the herbs used in them, and their advantages over their synthetic counterparts.