for b.pharmacy students

3. SEMINAR BY
Fair& lovely(B.Pharm)
UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF
K. YALLAREDDY M.pharm.
JAGAN’S COLLGE OF PHARMACY
NELLORE

4.  DEFINITION
 APPLICATIONS
 CLASSIFICATION
 MECHANISM
 CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
 EXAMPLES
AMLA
HENNA
CYPERUS
SOAP NUT
ALOEVERA
TURMERIC
SANDAL WOOD
BITTER ORANGE PEEL

5.  Cosmeceuticals are the
cosmetic products which
contain biologically active
ingredients of plant origin
having effects on users,
they are the combination
products of cosmetics and
pharmaceuticals, intended
to enhance the health and
beauty of the skin.

6.  These are differ from the cosmetics, cosmetics are
the inert substances which cleanse or enhance the
appearance of the skin without any therapeutic
effect. Where as the pharmaceuticals are used to
treat or prevent the diseases or intended to affect
the physiological structure or function of the body.
 Pharmaceutical are scrutinized and also reviewed
by FDA however one should noted that cosmetic
and cosmetic ingredients are tested for safety but
evidence is rarely available for the beneficial
claims.

7.  According to the region, where it is used.
 Skin: powders, lipstics, rouges, creams, lotions,
solutions.
 Hair:shampoo, conditioners, creams, bleaches,
colouring preparations, dyes.
 Nails: nail lacquers, lacquer removers
 Teeth: pastes, powders, gels, dentifrices
 Eye: eyeliners, mascaras, eye shadows, and eye
brow pencils.

8. Aging of the skin is influenced by several factors
such as
 Temperature flucuations
 Exposure to chemicals and gases
 Exposure to sunlight
 Exposure to pollution
 Uv-radiations from sunlight penetrate the skin and
accelerate damage due to free radicals which
includes inflammation , wrinkling, and hyper
pigmentation.

9.  Due to prolonged exposure of Uv-radiation the
collagen and elastic fibers of the skin are broken
down by the enzymes collagenase and elastase and
texture of the skin is deteriorates.
 Collagen and elastin are responsible for
maintaining the elasticity and integrity of the skin.
 Several plant extracts and antioxidants obtained
from natural sources are able to prevent the aging
and also improving the large number of
cosmeceutical agents are known few of which are
as retinoic acid, vitamin C and E, co-enzyme Q10,
tetrahydro curcuminoids and boswellic acids.

10. AMLA
HENNA
CYPERUS
SOAP NUT
ALOEVERA
TURMERIC
SANDAL WOOD
BITTER ORANGE PEEL

11. AMLA
 Biological source: dried and fresh fruits of “Emblica
officinalis” family Euphorbiaceae
 Chemical constiyuents: Vitamin-C, tannins, pectin
 Uses:
 Amla powder and oil are used traditionally in
Ayurvedic applications for the treatment of scalp.
 Amla powder improves immunity and gives physical
strength.
 It improves complexion and removes wrinkles.
 Amla is also used to treat constipation and is used as a
cooling agent to reduce the effects of sun strokes and
sun burns.
 It is the main ingredient used in the shampoo. Amla oil
is used all the world.

12. HENNA
 Biological sourece:it consisting of fresh and dried
leaves of Lawsonia inermis belongs to family:
Lythraceae.
 Chemical constituents:The active constituent of
the leafs is lawsone, gallic acid. Lawsone is main
coloring constituent is said to be a degradation
product of primary glycoside Hennoside A, B and
C.
 Uses:Henna is used as a favourite hair dye. Henna
acts as a antibacterial and antifungal.

13. CYPERUS
Biological source: It is obtained from the grass like
leaves of the plant “Cyperus esculentus” family:
Cyperaceae.
Chemical constituents: Palmitic acids, oleic acid,
linoleic acid and stearic acid.
Uses: Used in cosmetic industry, antioxidant
property, antiageing, favaours the elasticity of the
skin, and reduces the skin wrinkles.

14. SOAP NUT
Biological source: It is obtained from the friut pulp
of the plant “sapindus saponaria” family:
Sapindaceae.
Chemical constituents: Saponin glycosides and
tannins
Uses:
Natural surfactant
Used in soap preparations.

15. ALOE VERA
Biological source: It is the dried juice of the “Aloe
barbadensis” family: Liliaceae
Chemical constituents: Anthraquinone glycosides,
aloin, barbaloin, aloe emodin, chrysophanic
acid,coniferyl alcohol.
Uses: Used in skin cosmetics, protective and
antiwrinkle property. Used in ointments, creams.

16. TURMERIC
Biological source: It is the dried and fresh rhizomes of the plant
“curcuma longa” family: Zingiberaceae
Chemical constituents: Curcuminoids, curcumin, volatile oils,
camphene, zingiberene.
Uses: Used in skin cosmetics, protective and antiwrinkle property.
Used in ointments, creams,
Skin Care and Colouring
 The skin is the main portion of the body and provides a shielding
barrier against harmful chemicals, microbes, and ultraviolet
radiation. Natural plant products like turmeric have been
formulated to heal and prevent dry skin, treat skin conditions such
as eczema and acne, and retard the aging process.

17. Turmeric is used in many celebrations of Hindus. Especially in Hindu
wedding brides would rub with turmeric on their bodies for glowing look. New
born babies also rubbed with turmeric on their forehead for good luck.
Traditionally women rub turmeric on their cheeks to produce a natural golden
glow, extract of turmeric has been added to creams for use as a colouring agent.
Washing in turmeric improves skin complexion and also reduces hair growth
on body. These constitute home remedies for skin and hair problems.

18. SANDAL WOOD
Biological source: It is obtained from heart
wood of “santalum album” family: santalaceae.
Chemical constituents: Terpenoids, santalol,
santalone, santalene.
Uses: Used in skin cosmetics, protective and
antiwrinkle property. Used in ointment,
creams, perfumes.

19. Biological source:
It is dried or fresh outer part of the pericarp of the ripe
fruits of “Citrus aurantium” family Rutaceae.
Chemical constituents:
Volatile oil, hesperidin, vitamin-C and pectin,
aurantiamarin, limonene, citral and citronellal.
Uses:
Used in skin cosmetics, protective and antiwrinkle
property. Used in ointment, creams, perfumes.