Tag: Herbal cosmetics

Abstract In today’s modern world of Science and Technology, the demand for natural herbal cosmetics is increasing day by day. People do have misconceptions that these herbal cosmetics, beautifully packed in fashionable containers are safe for use (1). The work mainly focuses on the assessment of the microbial quality of locally marketed cosmetic preparations. To the surprise, not a single formulation was found to comply with the microbial limit tests as per the international specifications. Thus misconception that herbal cosmetics are safe to use was proved to be wrong. A strict regulation during preparation, packaging, handling, sealing and storage of herbal cosmetics is the need of an hour [avf_view name="Article Addons" view-id="66d98451c48e3"]