THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DERMATO-COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Abstract

In the last decade, due to market demand, the cosmetics industry has turned to products based on natural ingredients. Essential oils have aroused special interest due to the multitude of phytocompounds that this class includes (over 30,000) and their absolutely remarkable pharmacological actions (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, regenerative, photoprotective). The purpose of the work was to evaluate the most important volatile oils used in the cosmetic industry. To achieve this goal, I consulted the database of several platforms looking for information related to the use of essential oils in cosmetology. Just a few of the volatile oils studied (chamomile oil, rosemary oil, respectively geranium oil diluted in carrier vegetable oils) can be used for direct application on the skin . However, the vast majority of volatile oils require caution when applied directly to the skin due to the dermatological reactions they can generate. Numerous studies have highlighted the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant action on the skin and anti-dandruff, anti-sebum, or stimulation of hair growth, whether we refer to essential oils incorporated in various pharmaceutical forms or using vegetable oils as a carrier.