MANILKARAZAPOTA EXTRACT AS POTENTIAL ACTIVE IN MULTIFUNCTIONAL HERBAL COSMETIC

摘要

For centuries, civilizations have used cosmetics products to promote attractive look. Compared to the global statistics, India is characterized by very basic sales in beauty and personal care products since past. However the current situation is changing; Indian cosmetic market scenario is improving drastically and along with rising consumer demands cosmeceutical sector is flourishing in terms of manufacturing and export. Infact many of the industries supply the key cosmetic ingredients to the leading groups globally. Also, India been a hub of medicinal plants has an extensive research scope for newer potential actives. Thus it is apt to review the utility of the herbs available in India for newer applications in cosmetics.