HERBAL INGREDIENT USED IN SKIN AND HAIR CARE

1. Aloe Vera : Aloe contains –salicylic acid (anti- inflammatory) and mild anti-biotic. -
excellent moisturizer.
2. Amla contains several anti-oxidants including vitamin C which is necessary for collagen
production.
3. Basil : Basil is rich in magnesium, strengthens hair against breakage, and improves
circulation in the hair follicles which helps to stimulate growth.
4. Bhringraj : encouraging hair growth
5. Burdock Root : scalp treatment.stronger hair growth.
6. Calendula : anti-oxidants.
7. Fenugreek :Fenugreek is a vitamin-rich herb that helps to improve circulation and
stimulate hair growth.
8. Flaxseed : anti-oxidants which help to remove toxins and dead cells from the scalp.
9. Ginger Root :Ginger root oil increases circulation in hair follicles, promoting stronger and
faster growth.
10. Gotu Kola : improve circulation and promote stronger hair growth.

11. Hibiscus : Hibiscus flowers contains vitamins and anti-oxidants that improve scalp and
hair health.
12. HOPS : hair growth stimulant as well as for its ability to thicken and strengthen existing
hair.
13. HORSETAIL : anti-allergy and anti-viral capabilities and silica (nutrient)
14. Lavender : stimulates circulation in the scalp, strengthens new hair growth, and helps to
balance the natural oil production of the scalp, making it a popular choice for people of all
skin types.
15. LICORICE : nourish the scalp and heal damage
16. Marshmallow : strain to extract mucilage which can then be combined with favorite
natural conditioner.
17. Oat Straw : herbal source of silica and magnesium which promote scalp health and hair
growth.
18. Parsley : full of vitamins and anti-oxidants which increase keratin and collagen
production in the scalp, increase circulation, promote healthy hair growth, and protect skin
and hair from damage by free-radicals.
 19. Peppermint : heal chemical, microbial, or environmental damage while also stimulating
growth by boosting circulation and stimulating hair follicles.
20. Rose Hips : Mix with a moisturizer to form a paste that can be applied to the scalp and
hair
21. Rosemary : vitamin-rich, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and by far one of the most popular
and effective herbs for scalp health and hair growth. .
22. Sage : healing skin ailments that may stunt hair growth.
23. Shikakai : Rinse hair or massage shikakai paste into hair and scalp to promote growth,
strengthen roots, and improve scalp health.
24. Watercress : richly packed with vitamins and minerals including biotin which has proven
benefits for skin health and stronger hair growth.
25. Soapnut : nourishing scalp and hair follicles, as well as for growing thicker, healthier hair.
26. Thyme : Thyme also contains minerals magnesium, potassium, and selenium which are
known to promote stronger hair growth.
27. Yarrow : yarrow oil may be mixed with a carrier oil and applied to scalp to help stimulate
new hair growth.
28. Yucca : Yucca has many traditional uses for health and hygiene including as a nourishing
natural cleanser for scalp and hair.
1. Fennel Seeds : Grounded seeds are added to a face pack. Seed oil is used in perfumes,
toothpastes, soaps and mouthwashes.
2. Aloe : It moisturizes the skin because it has a water holding capacity. This moist on
the skin also has a cooling effect. Facial Moisturizer Hair Gel Sunburn Gel Minor
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3. Arrowroot : Used in talcum powders and hair dyes. Added to moisturizers as a
thickening agent and to help active ingredients penetrate the upper levels of the skin.
4. Ashwagandha : A paste of the roots and bruised leaves are applied to carbuncles,
ulcers and painful swellings.
5. Bentonite : It has the incredible ability to remove oils and impurities from the skin
and produces a lightening effect on the outer epidermal layer.
6. Calendula Officinalis : nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion
made from marigold petals can be used to lighten hair.
7. Chamomile, Babuna : Softens rough skin, and as a skin cleanser. Compress of
infusion is used to soothe irritated skin and to reduce puffiness, for sensitive skin,
inflamed skin, eczema and seborrhoea.

8. Brahmi, Indian Pennywort : Anti-ageing cosmetics and in nurturing creams for

sensitive and dry skin.

9. Cucumber : Cucumber fruit is cooling, healing and soothing to an irritated

.Cucumber plant juice is in great demand in various forms as a cooling and
beautifying agent for the skin.

10. Dandelion, Blow ball : Eexcellent blood cleanser, specifically for the liver, as well
as a mild laxative.
11. Dill, Anethum Sowa : Chewing the seeds improves bad breath.
12. Ginger : soaps, warms the skin. Sometimes used as a fragrance. Ginger is an
excellent ingredient for bath oils and other cosmetics.
13. Hibiscus : long used as a mild shampoo in for babies.
14. Jasmine : The extracted oil of the Jasmine is used in a wide range of soaps,
cosmetics, and perfumes. Pure Jasmine oil is very rare and expensive,
as many petals are needed to obtain even a small quantity of the essential oil.
15. Lavandula Angustifolia : excellent for use in cosmetics and toiletries. It is
beneficial for dry or oily skins.
16. Lemon Grass : The essential oil is used as an insecticide against mosquitoes and
as a deodorant.
17. Liquorice : Liquorice being anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-microbial, free
radical scavenger, UV absorption, helps reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
Licorice root is said to be very soothing to dry, irritated skin.
18. Mint Spicata : Spearmint is used in baths to refresh and cool skin, in facials to
cleanse the skin, and in lotions. Mint oil has wide uses in tooth paste, mouth wash,
chewing gum, candy, hair oil, perfume, cigarettes and cosmetic products.
19. Mint Arvensis : Mint oil is commonly used for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic
purposes.
20. Nettle Leaves, Roots : Vitamin A and C. It also provides an excellent source of
calcium and iron. Nettles Leaf Powder A valuable herb with many uses, Can be used
as is in soap, or to make a tincture or extract.
21 Rosemary : The aromatic oil is added to soaps, creams, lotions, perfumes, and
toilet water.
22. Madder Roots :Turmeric is natures internal cosmetic. It is an excellent natural
antibiotic Turmeric helps counteract, pimples, acne, boils, skin diseases, pale skin,
anemia. It is an inexpensive and indigeneous beauty aid.
23. Rose Petals, Rose Oil : Rose is good for most skin types and is used in a wide
range of cosmetics. Rosewater is a natural cosmetic made from Rose oil, Alcohol, and
distilled water. Used to make cold creams and lotions and other cosmetic uses.
24. Sweet Violet : perfume, as well as being added to cosmetics, drinks, sweets, and
syrups
25. Pogostemon Patchouli Pellet : The uses to which patchouli oil is put to include
cosmetics, perfumes of all kinds, toiletries
26. Tea Tree Oil / Leaves : Natural tea tree oil recommended for external use only in
poultices and other skin cleansing applications.
27. Turmeric : It is also used as a pultice for wounds to avoid their cicatrization. And
facepack. 28. Valerian Root / Valerian Oil : skin diseases