Current Issue : October-December Volume : 2012 Issue Number : 4 Articles : 5 Articles
Dandruff is generally consisting of inflammation and desquamation in the area having rich supply of sebaceous glands caused due to Pityroosporum ovale (Malassezia). The main target area of dandruff includes scalp, face and upper trunk which consist of red scaly lesions along with induce lichenification, secondary bacterial infection and otitis externa. The several other factors like mental stress along with dry air play vital role in the aggravation of dandruff. The different antibiotics especially antimycotics and antiinflammatory agents are utilized in the treatment of dandruff....
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of various antidandruff agents like Emblica officianalis (fruit), and Trigonella foenum graceum (seed) used in traditional hair care preparations. Malassezia furfur is the causative organism for dandruff in humans. Traditionally various plant extracts were used as antidandruff agents by natives, and the objective of this study is to evaluate the concentration of plant extracts required to produce antidandruff activity against Malassezia furfur by Agar well diffusion method. Qualitative chemical analysis of Emblica officianalis fruit extract revealed the presence of tannins, and Trigonella foenum graceum seed extract showed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins and mucilages. The minimum inhibitory concentration of Emblica officianalis extract against Malassezia furfur was 15% where as Trigonella foenum graceum 30% shown inhibitory action against the organism....
The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization. Women are obsessed with looking beautiful. So, they use various beauty products that have herbs to look charming and young. Indian herbs and its significance are popular worldwide. An herbal cosmetic have growing demand in the world market and is an invaluable gift of nature. Herbal formulations always have attracted considerable attention because of their good activity and comparatively lesser or nil side effects with synthetic drugs. Herbs and spices have been used in maintaining and enhancing human beauty. Indian women have long used herbs such as Sandalwood and Turmeric for skin care, Henna to color the hair, palms and soles; and natural oils to perfume their bodies. Not too long ago, elaborate herbal beauty treatments were carried out in the royal palaces of India to heighten sensual appeal and maintain general hygiene. The herbal cosmetics manufactured and used commonly for daily purpose include herbal face wash, herbal conditioner, herbal soap, herbal shampoo etc. The industry is now focusing on the growing segment with a vast scope of manifold expansion in coming years. Herbal cosmetics are defined as the beauty products which posses desirable physiological activity such as healing, smoothing appearance, enhancing and conditioning properties because of herbal ingredient. Here we reported the introduction, classification, common herbs used in cosmetics....
The pilosebaceous units produced sebum transfer by sebaceous ducts and later get moved on the skin surface with the help of hair follicle. The measurement of sebum secretion is depend upon the removal of lipid from the skin surface while several methods like gravimetric and chromatographic analysis is done for extraction of collected lipids. The Sebutape along with application of densitometric and computer-assisted image analysis methodology utilized for the determination of sebum secretion rates. The androgenic hormones play vital roles in sebum secretion depending upon the age of person. The composition of sebum consists of esters and sterol esters. The sebum play vital role as a water repellant on fur in hairy mammals while in human it is required for lubrication of skin. The rate of sebum production determines the occurrence and severity of acne....
From several years the clinical, regulatory and philosophical debates are going on the photoaging that whether it is a condition, a disease, or a strictly cosmetic view. The clinical conditions of photoaging including cosmetic deficits and functional alteration play vital role in the photoaging. The several potential applications related with cosmetic and pharmaceutical field of tretinoin along with other molecules has been reveled through different cosmetic, clinical study and instrumentation methods. The several potential cosmeceuticals like hormones, vitamins, moisturizers and retinoid are utilized widely for aged and photoaged skin....
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