Herbal cosmeticology

Authors

Dina M. El-Kersh, The British University in EgyptFollow
Mahitab El Bishbishy,, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October 12611, Egypt
Shahira Ezzat, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo, 11562, Egypt Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October 12611, Egypt
Mohamed Salem,, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Gamal Abd El Nasr st, Menoufia, Shibin Elkom, 32511, Egypt
Maha Salama,, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, British University in Egypt, Suez Desert Road, Cairo, El Sherouk City, 11837, Egypt

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization where everyone is obsessed with looking charming and young. A cosmetic is defined by the US Food and Drug Administration as the preparation used for cleaning, perfuming, and improving the appearance of the human body. Plants have emerged as the best source of cosmetic ingredients that meet the characteristics of efficiency and safety, thus increasingly replacing synthetic ingredients. Accordingly, there is a growing demand for naturally based cosmetics worldwide and an ever-growing interest in understanding their molecular and mechanistic aspects. In this chapter, we discussed the role of plants in cosmetology and skin care and how the various chemical structures exert biological activities on the skin of human.

Recommended Citation

El-Kersh, Dina M.; El Bishbishy,, Mahitab; Ezzat, Shahira; Salem,, Mohamed; and Salama,, Maha, "Herbal cosmeticology" (2020). Pharmacy. 743.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/pharmacy/743