Natural ingredients in cosmetics from Malaysian plants: a review

Consumer consciousness on the concept of natural-based ingredients triggers the natural cosmetics market to grow. The active compounds in natural ingredients offer valuable bioactivities such as antioxidant, photoprotection, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory actions that useful for skincare, hair car...

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Main Authors: Hasmida Mohd-Nasir, Siti Hamidah Mohd-Setapar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12083/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12083/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12083/1/10%20Hasmida%20Mohd-Nasir.pdf
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Summary:Consumer consciousness on the concept of natural-based ingredients triggers the natural cosmetics market to grow. The active compounds in natural ingredients offer valuable bioactivities such as antioxidant, photoprotection, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory actions that useful for skincare, hair care and dental care. This review presents an overview on natural ingredient, especially plant-derived, used in cosmetic products and the examples of Malaysian plants used for cosmetic purposes.