Herbal cosmeceuticals - Intensifies health and beauty of the skin

Ms. Shilpa R. Borate*, Dr. Atishkumar S. Mundada

College of Pharmacy, Chandwad, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

Cosmetics with biologically active chemicals that claim to provide medical or drug-like advantages are referred to as cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are used to improve and nourish the appearance of the skin and treat various dermatological conditions. In recent days, a number of cosmeceutical products have been placed on the market with greater effectiveness. Moisturizers, sunscreens, pigment brighteners and other formulations have been revamped into makeshift forms with the addition of drug-like ingredients for better results. Although the effects may be small, these products still improve the feel and appearance of the skin with continued use over a period time; so there is a great opportunity to explore this avenue. This review aims to highlight current scenario of cosmeceutical industries and describes existing compound classes like retinoids, botanicals, hydroxy Acids used in cosmeceutical industries.

Keywords:

Cosmeceuticals, Moisturizing Agents, Sunscreen Agents, Hydroxy Acids, Vitamins, Retinoids