A large number of cosmetic and toiletry formulations have been developed based on Indian
Herbs recently. Apart from traditionally documented applications, some modern trials have also
established the utility of Indian herbs in Personal Care products. Herbal Cosmetics, referred as
Products, are formulated, using various permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the base in
which one or more herbal ingredients are used to provide defined cosmetic benefits only, shall be
called as “Herbal Cosmetics”. The demand of herbal medicines is increasing rapidly due to their
lack of side effects.[1] The best thing of the herbal cosmetics is that it is purely made by the
herbs and shrubs. The natural content in the herbs does not have any side effects on the human
body; instead enrich the body with nutrients and other useful minerals. By the European
Directives 93/35/EEC ( European Commission ), the ,”cosmetic products”, are defined as a any
substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the
human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and