mucous membrane for wash, fragrances used for protecting from bad smell for the
determination of treating and stopping disease (Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010).
Novel natural active chemical constituents are derived from the plant kingdom,
earth, and sea. Approved active chemical constituents include vitamins, food fibers,
minerals, enzymes, hormones, antioxidants, multitude of naturals, and Chinese
herbs. Historically, natural products have been used commercially, and till now,
several new natural products consist of natural oil and herbs that are available in the
market. In cosmetics, plants are the major source and base. Furthermore, natural
products are used as drugs in pharmaceutical industry, but they are not acceptable to
be used as cosmetics products. According to the cosmetic safety regulatory act in
1989, Atropa belladonna and Digitalis purpurea plant materials were forbidden
(Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010). Natural product complete extracts and specific
extracts have been used in cosmetics. Total natural products and specific extracts
are employed which are the major cause of determination of their specific activities.
Some selective natural products were applied in different zone of use, for example,
Glycyrrhiza glabra for skin annoyance; Ginkgo biloba as antioxident; Berberis
vulgaris as skin glowing (Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010). Natural products are major
source to make soaps such as S. officinalis (soapwort) in Europe; Y. glauca (yucca)
in southern USA; S. indica as soapnut in India; Phytolacca dodecandra L., and
Quillaja saponaria L., in Africa and America, respectively (Zuorro and Lavecchia
2010). This is extremely interesting to know how plants are differing from other
plants used which differ from tree bark to berries. The present chapter represents the
importance of natural products in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals.
19.2 Background
In Africa Homo sapiens, over 100,000 years ago, African Middle Stone Age discovered the red bister including crayons are the application of cosmetic body
(Murube 2013). An additional proof in ancient Egypt, about 10,000 BC, humans
used scented oil, lotions to clean, skin soothe, and mask their body odor (Murube
2013). Then, about 3,000 BC, the use of cosmetics such as hair and skin care
products became more common in Egypt and also expanded to large parts of Asia
and Africa (Hetta 2016a, b; Murube 2013). Historically, women and men were
applied kohl—as eye makeup which also protects the eyes from dry winds and sun
radiation (Hetta 2016a, b; Murube 2013). Castor oil skin lotions and creams were
prepared and used for the skin protection. Also, extracts from red algae for abrade
lipsticks; sometimes from fish scales to obtain the glittering substance and crunch
on Glycyrrhiza glabra root sticks to improve their breath. Silent basic natural active
ingredients such as almond oil, sesame oil, lily, rosemary, peppermint, rose, aloe,
lavender, chamomile marjoram, and thyme oils were used in perfumes (Hetta
2016a, b; Murube 2013).
Around 100 AD, Ancient Rome traditionally used makeup and beauty products.
It was their trend and faith that became a necessary part of their daily life
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determination of treating and stopping disease (Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010).
Novel natural active chemical constituents are derived from the plant kingdom,
earth, and sea. Approved active chemical constituents include vitamins, food fibers,
minerals, enzymes, hormones, antioxidants, multitude of naturals, and Chinese
herbs. Historically, natural products have been used commercially, and till now,
several new natural products consist of natural oil and herbs that are available in the
market. In cosmetics, plants are the major source and base. Furthermore, natural
products are used as drugs in pharmaceutical industry, but they are not acceptable to
be used as cosmetics products. According to the cosmetic safety regulatory act in
1989, Atropa belladonna and Digitalis purpurea plant materials were forbidden
(Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010). Natural product complete extracts and specific
extracts have been used in cosmetics. Total natural products and specific extracts
are employed which are the major cause of determination of their specific activities.
Some selective natural products were applied in different zone of use, for example,
Glycyrrhiza glabra for skin annoyance; Ginkgo biloba as antioxident; Berberis
vulgaris as skin glowing (Zuorro and Lavecchia 2010). Natural products are major
source to make soaps such as S. officinalis (soapwort) in Europe; Y. glauca (yucca)
in southern USA; S. indica as soapnut in India; Phytolacca dodecandra L., and
Quillaja saponaria L., in Africa and America, respectively (Zuorro and Lavecchia
2010). This is extremely interesting to know how plants are differing from other
plants used which differ from tree bark to berries. The present chapter represents the
importance of natural products in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals.
19.2 Background
In Africa Homo sapiens, over 100,000 years ago, African Middle Stone Age discovered the red bister including crayons are the application of cosmetic body
(Murube 2013). An additional proof in ancient Egypt, about 10,000 BC, humans
used scented oil, lotions to clean, skin soothe, and mask their body odor (Murube
2013). Then, about 3,000 BC, the use of cosmetics such as hair and skin care
products became more common in Egypt and also expanded to large parts of Asia
and Africa (Hetta 2016a, b; Murube 2013). Historically, women and men were
applied kohl—as eye makeup which also protects the eyes from dry winds and sun
radiation (Hetta 2016a, b; Murube 2013). Castor oil skin lotions and creams were
prepared and used for the skin protection. Also, extracts from red algae for abrade
lipsticks; sometimes from fish scales to obtain the glittering substance and crunch
on Glycyrrhiza glabra root sticks to improve their breath. Silent basic natural active
ingredients such as almond oil, sesame oil, lily, rosemary, peppermint, rose, aloe,
lavender, chamomile marjoram, and thyme oils were used in perfumes (Hetta
2016a, b; Murube 2013).
Around 100 AD, Ancient Rome traditionally used makeup and beauty products.
It was their trend and faith that became a necessary part of their daily life
19 The Importance of Natural Products in Cosmetics
645