Abstract

Aditi Sharma*, Dr. Shuchi Mitra, Dr. Usha Sharma and Dr. Khem Chand Sharma4

ABSTRACT

Face is the most important organ that reflects the human personality. Any minor disfigurement in one?s face may result in inferiority complex and sometimes isolation in the social life. In Ayurvedic literature, numerous formulae are described involving herbs and other natural ingredients. In modern days cosmetics are considered to be the essential commodities of life. It was realized by medical scientists that cosmetics not only adore the skin but they have a huge psychological impact on users. Cosmetics may also contain some synthetic chemicals that might not suit every person and may lead to some side effects like allergies, pimples, and photosensitivity. Nowadays people are aware of all these things, so there is an increased demand of herbal and plant based cosmetics which contain least or no chemicals. Aloe vera and Glycyrrhiza glabra being herbal drugs are preferably used as cosmetics. They have been known and used for their health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties.