lines, groove, crack, and wrinkle, especially in lines of facial expressions. This is
the reason for rapidly evident morphological alterations. There are many so-called
anti-aging that is traditionally applied material nothing more than moisturizers.
Ginseng (P. ginseng) is a traditional medicinal system for treatment of anti-ageing,
for more than 2000 years in Korea. Compared to other countries, Korean Ginseng
is chemically and physically different. Extract of this plant is more active to
enhance the skin metabolism, provide soften and moisture as well as enhance the
skin whiteness and reduce keratinization. The anti-aging effect leads due to the
increase of blood circulation and increase of skin nutrition and cell proliferation
(Aburjai and Natsheh 2003). Moreover, natural extracts or oils are a major source of
phytosterols, and tocopherol chemical constituents, which has been used for
antioxidant and bioactivity skin formulations. Generally, wheat germ oil, corn oil,
and seaweed extracts help to maintain skin elasticity and moisture. The details of
plants and their benefits in cosmetic benefits are shown in (Table 19.4).
Free-radical scavenging effects.
Natural product extracts are major source of plants, hence plant extracts shows
potential free-radical activity, due to polyphenols its derivatives, tannins, and
Table 19.4 Plants used in skin cosmetics and toiletries as cosmeceuticals
Plant Scientific
name
Active chemical constituent
Cosmetic use
A. Catechu
Catechin
Antioxidant
A. Vera
Aloin
Antidermatitis
A. Recutita
Chammomile
Antiphologistic
A. Sativum
Alliin and Allicin
Antioxidant
B. Seeds
Rutin
Anti-wrinkle
C. Sativus
Crocetin
Protective
C. Longa
Curcumin
Antibacterial
C. Asiatica
Centella
Skin Firming/Conditioning
C. Limonus
Hesperedin
Fungal Infection of Skin
G. Glabra
Glycyrrhizin
Skin Whitner
G. Tea
Chammomile
Photoprotective
C. Murula
Lupenol
Anti-aging
R. Officinalis
Rosemary
Anti-aging
E. Officinale
Ascorbic Acid, Tannins
Protective
G. Biloba
Ginki
Skin Tonic
P. Corlifolia
Psorolin
Skin Staining & Pigmenting Agen
T. Viridis
Gallic Acid, Catechin and Rutin
Antioxidant
V. Vinifera
Carotene
Eczema
D. Carota
Beta Corotene
UV Protection
L. Esculantum
Tamotine and Tamotidine
Potent Bacteriostatic
H. Virginiana
Gallic Acid
Cooling Agent
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the reason for rapidly evident morphological alterations. There are many so-called
anti-aging that is traditionally applied material nothing more than moisturizers.
Ginseng (P. ginseng) is a traditional medicinal system for treatment of anti-ageing,
for more than 2000 years in Korea. Compared to other countries, Korean Ginseng
is chemically and physically different. Extract of this plant is more active to
enhance the skin metabolism, provide soften and moisture as well as enhance the
skin whiteness and reduce keratinization. The anti-aging effect leads due to the
increase of blood circulation and increase of skin nutrition and cell proliferation
(Aburjai and Natsheh 2003). Moreover, natural extracts or oils are a major source of
phytosterols, and tocopherol chemical constituents, which has been used for
antioxidant and bioactivity skin formulations. Generally, wheat germ oil, corn oil,
and seaweed extracts help to maintain skin elasticity and moisture. The details of
plants and their benefits in cosmetic benefits are shown in (Table 19.4).
Free-radical scavenging effects.
Natural product extracts are major source of plants, hence plant extracts shows
potential free-radical activity, due to polyphenols its derivatives, tannins, and
Table 19.4 Plants used in skin cosmetics and toiletries as cosmeceuticals
Plant Scientific
name
Active chemical constituent
Cosmetic use
A. Catechu
Catechin
Antioxidant
A. Vera
Aloin
Antidermatitis
A. Recutita
Chammomile
Antiphologistic
A. Sativum
Alliin and Allicin
Antioxidant
B. Seeds
Rutin
Anti-wrinkle
C. Sativus
Crocetin
Protective
C. Longa
Curcumin
Antibacterial
C. Asiatica
Centella
Skin Firming/Conditioning
C. Limonus
Hesperedin
Fungal Infection of Skin
G. Glabra
Glycyrrhizin
Skin Whitner
G. Tea
Chammomile
Photoprotective
C. Murula
Lupenol
Anti-aging
R. Officinalis
Rosemary
Anti-aging
E. Officinale
Ascorbic Acid, Tannins
Protective
G. Biloba
Ginki
Skin Tonic
P. Corlifolia
Psorolin
Skin Staining & Pigmenting Agen
T. Viridis
Gallic Acid, Catechin and Rutin
Antioxidant
V. Vinifera
Carotene
Eczema
D. Carota
Beta Corotene
UV Protection
L. Esculantum
Tamotine and Tamotidine
Potent Bacteriostatic
H. Virginiana
Gallic Acid
Cooling Agent
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