| Extracts for Cosmetics |
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| Botanical Name / Part used |
Common Name |
Form |
Use |
| Acacia concinna pods |
Shikakai |
Powder |
Shampoo's, Soaps |
| Acorus calamus rhizome |
Sweet flag |
Powder / paste |
Aromatic, Dusting powders, Skin lotions |
| Allium sativum bulbs |
Garlic |
Powder / paste |
Promotes skin healing |
| Aloe vera leaf |
Aloe |
Powder / paste |
Radio-protective, Moisturizer, Sun screen. |
| Alpinia galanga rhizome |
Galanga |
Powder / paste |
Aromatic, In Dusting powders |
| Avena sativa fruit |
Oat |
Powder / paste |
Skin tonic/Moisturizer |
| Azadirachta indica leaves |
Neem |
Powder / paste |
Toothpastes, Soaps, Shampoo's |
| Balsamodendron myrrha gum |
Myrrh |
Powder / paste |
Soaps/Shampoo's |
| Calendula officinalis flowers |
Marigold |
Paste |
Promotes skin care |
| Cedrus deodara wood |
Deodar |
Powder / paste |
Shampoo's/Soaps |
| Centella asiatica plant |
Gotu kola |
Powder / paste |
Wound healing |
| Cichorium intybus seed |
Chicory |
Powder / paste |
Relieves sore eyes/ Clears skin of blemishes |
| Citrus aurantium peel |
Orange |
Paste |
Skin creams, Soaps, Shampoo's |
| Citrus limon peel |
Lemon |
Powder |
Heals skin, Prevents hair loss. |
| Coriandrum sativum seed |
Coriander |
Powder |
Anti-inflammatory |
| Crocus sativus stigma |
Saffron |
Liquid |
Post bath massage |
| Curcuma longa rhizome |
Turmeric |
Powder / paste |
Skin creams & lotions, Anti- bacterial |
| Curcuma zedoaria rhizome |
Zedoary |
Powder / paste |
Anti-bacterial, Aromatic |
| Daucus carota seeds |
Carrot |
Oil |
Natural source of Vit. A |
| Eclipta alba plant |
Bhringraj |
Powder / paste |
Shampoo's |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra root |
Liquorice |
Powder / paste |
Anti-inflammatory |
| Hedychium spicatum rhizome |
Kapurkachri |
Oil |
Hair oils |
| Hibiscus rosa sinensis flowers |
China rose |
Paste |
Shampoo's |
| Iris florentina root |
Orris |
Powder |
Additive to dusting powders |
| Lawsonia alba leaves |
Henna |
Powder / paste |
In Shampoo's |
| Matricaria chamomilla flowers |
Chamomile |
Powder / paste |
Hair tonic/ Relieves sore limbs |
| Moringa oleifera seed |
Benjamin |
Oil |
Hair oils, Suntan lotion |
| Prunus serotina bark |
Wild cherry bark |
Powder |
In shampoo's |
| Pterocarpus santalinus bark |
Red sandal wood |
Powder / paste |
In skin creams. |
| Rubia cordifolia root |
Manjistha |
Powder / paste |
Wound healing |
| Santalum album |
Sandal wood |
Powder / paste |
In skin lotion's |
| Sapindus trifoliatus fruit cortex |
Soap wort |
Powder |
Natural detergent |
| Triticum sativum germ |
Wheat germ |
Oil |
Skin lotions, A natural source of Vit E |
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