Herbal Cosmetics: Principles, Formulations, Quality Control, and Regulation

Unit 1.    Introduction to Herbal Cosmetics

Introduction to Herbal Cosmetics, Definition, comparison of natural,
herbal, and chemical cosmetics, and the benefits of using herbal products.

Unit 2.    Plants used in Herbal Cosmetics  

w.r.t. Botanical Source, Parts used, Active Principle and uses of
followings:

I.    Skin care- i) Korphad,
ii) Sandal wood, iii) Turmeric, iv) Cucumber, v) Rose

II.   Hair care- i) Henna, ii)
Reettha, iii) Amla, iv) Shikekai v) Hibiscus

III. Dental Care- i) Neem, ii)
Babool, iii) Khair, iv) Bakul

 Unit 3.    Herbal Cosmetics preparation methods  

1. Powder 2. Infusion 3. Decoctions 4. Herbal ointments 5. Herbal
balms 6. Herbal creams 7. Herbal oils 8. Herbal pastes 9. Herbal liniments, 10.
Herbal Ubtan.

 Unit 4.    Herbal Cosmetics Formulations  

Principles of creating herbal cosmetics, including carriers and
bases of Herbal Skincare: Herbal creams, lotions, face packs, and face oils.

Unit 5.    Herbal Haircare Formulations

Principles of creating herbal cosmetics, including carriers and
bases of Herbal shampoos, hair masks, conditioners, and hair oils.

Unit 6.    Herbal Oral Care Formulations

Principles of creating herbal cosmetics, including carriers and
bases of Herbal toothpastes and mouthwashes.

Unit 7.    Herbal Personal Care Formulations

Principles of creating herbal cosmetics, including carriers and
bases of Herbal deodorants, lip balms, and body scrubs.

Unit 8.    Quality Control and Regulation  

Safety assessment of ingredients, Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP), regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EU, WHO, ICH regulations), labelling requirements, and basic quality control tests.

Unit 9.    Packaging and Marketing

Herbal packaging, claims support, consumer testing, entrepreneurship.