In these days when we say "Hello" to a new product on the shelves every day, it has become increasingly difficult and inextricable to choose between cosmetics. The increasing importance of biotechnological applications has made it common to obtain extracts from herbal sources and has added strength to the formulation of many cosmetic products.
The new generation cosmetic products, blended with the undeniable charm of beauty and developing technology, continue to take their place on the shelves to meet their owners. However, it became difficult to find the right product needed among such diversity. Therefore, in today's article, I would like to talk about plant extracts that are frequently used in cosmetics and their contribution to beauty.
What is it and how is it obtained?
Plant extracts (active substances) obtained as a result of separating/removing the active substance from the plant by using special extraction methods from dried plants and used as raw material for medicine, food or cosmetics are called 'plant extracts'. Herbal extracts are obtained by taking the soluble parts of plants (plant seeds or underground and above-ground parts) into solution with the help of various solvents.
Why plant extract?
It is safer, easier and more effective to use the extracts of the plants instead of using them directly. Because plant extracts are formed by removing the unwanted components of the plants and obtaining the desired component pure and in greater amount. Plant extracts that are safe and suitable for use are added to the formulations of cosmetic products in appropriate proportions within the benefit-harm balance. It is widely used, especially in shampoos and soaps, skin care, oral hygiene and baby care products.
Major plant extracts The fact that plants have various properties and differ from each other according to the substances they contain has been a source of inspiration for many skin and hair care products in the cosmetics industry. The main plant extracts frequently used in cosmetic products; sage, chamomile, rosehip, juniper tar, rosemary, nettle, thyme and lemon balm.
What are its contributions to the skin?
Sage: It is rich in calcium mineral and vitamin A. It is used in oily and wide-pore skin and in creams that help to improve the appearance of the skin.
Chamomile: Chamomile extract, which is preferred in hair, skin and body care products, is included in creams that help reduce the effects of aging on the skin and in tonics used to clean the skin.
Rosehip: Rich in vitamin C, rosehip is used in creams as an effective antioxidant that helps protect the connective tissue of the skin.
Juniper tar: Juniper tar extract, which is mostly used in hair care products, is frequently encountered in anti-dandruff shampoos.
Rosemary: It has antioxidant, antiseptic and cleansing properties. It is used in hair care products, body milks, face masks for oily and combination skin. It is also known for its skin-tightening effect, and due to this feature, it is included as an active ingredient in anti-age creams.
Stinging nettle: It has the effects of revitalizing and brightening the hair. It is used in hair care products and shampoos that help reduce hair loss.
Thyme: It is used in skin cleansing products and acne creams with its antiseptic properties.
Lemon balm: It is used in oily hair shampoos, hair lotions, oily skin cleansing masks, skin regenerating creams and skin cleansing tonics.
