Recent extensive research on the physiological effects of herbal extracts and isolates aided by in vivo and in vitro experimentation on the level of the ultra structure of the skin and the hair shaft are unravelling their specific activities. This is not only adding more and more numbers of tested herbs being used as cosmetics, but is also expanding our understanding of the cosmetic worthiness of time-tested herbs used traditionally since ages. In view of their profound modulatory effects upon maintenance of hair and skin health, herbals are being increasingly included as medicinal products.

Herbs are known to act as cleansers, moisturizers, reconstructors, acidifiers, nourishers, tonics, colourants, emollients, antimicrobials, wound healers and a natural source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed for the preservation of health of our body integuments.