The Use of Plants in Skin-Care Products, Cosmetics and Fragrances: Past and Present

Abstract

This work discusses the way people have used plants over time (basically since Ancient Egypt) to care for their physical aspect, and also how natural resources (especially plants) are currently used in personal-care products. Many plant species are ancient. This paper also shows examples of plants used for personal care which are investigated with new scientific advances.

Keywords

• anti-aging products
• cosmeceuticals
• ethnobotany
• history of cosmetics
• medicinal plants
• skin care