Herbal extracts in cosmetics

Herbal total extracts as well as selective extracts are used in cosmetics. Total extracts are mainly applied by using the store of knowledge and the historical tradition of the use of herbs, On the other hand selective extracts are used more by reason of the corresponding investigations about their specific activity, Some selective extracts are introduced for different areas of use: Tree lichen for body deodorants, licorice for skin irritations, Ginkgo as free radical scavenger Bearberry for skin lightening (complexion), Walnut for skin tanning, and Wheat germ for stimulating the cell proliferation.