INTRODUCTION:

Now a day, Acne, black head, pimples, dark circle are common among youngsters and person who suffers from it. According to Ayurveda, Skin problems are normally due to impurities in blood. Accumulated toxins In the blood during improper food and lifestyle are causing skin related diseases. Various herbs, medicines are described in Ayurveda for blood purification. The herbal paste which is applied on face to treat acne, pimple, scars, marks and pigments are known as “mukha lepa” in ayurveda. The process of smearing this herbal mix on face is known as “mukha lepana”¹

The smooth Powder which is used for facial application is “face pack”. A good herbal face pack must Supply necessary nutrients to skin. It should penetrate the subcutaneous tissues in order to Deliver the required nutrients. Different types of skin need different types of herbal face Packs. The herbal face packs which are mentioned in ayurveda help women to get rid of Wrinkles, dark circles, pimples and acne.²

The Natural face packs do contain some Vital vitamins that are required for the health and Glow of our skin. These substances also prove to Be beneficial for our skin in many ways. Natural Facial Packs are less complicated and pretty Simple to use. They help us in looking after skin And also prove its worthiness by increasing the Circulation of the blood within the veins of the Face.³

Fig. 1 Betel leaf

Benefits of face pack:

1. Nourishes the skin. Fruit face packs supply essential Nutrients to skin.

2. Helps to reduce, acne, pimple, scars and marks Depending on its herbal ingredients.

3. Face packs usually remove dead cells of skin.

4. These face masks provide a soothing and relaxing Effect on skin.

5. They help to restore the lost shine and glow of skin In short span of time.

6. Regular use of natural face masks bring glow to Skin, improve skin texture and complexion.

7. The harmful effects of pollution and harsh climates Can be effectively combated with judicial use of face Packs.

8. They help to prevent premature aging of skin.

9. Formation of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging of skin Can be effectively controlled by using natural face Packs.

10. Natural face packs make the skin look young and Healthy.⁴

Biological source of betel leaf:

Betel, also called paan, pinang, or penang, either of two different plants whose leaves and seeds are used in combination for chewing purposes throughout wide areas of southern Asia and the East Indies. The betel nut is the seed of the areca, or betel, palm (Areca catechu), family Arecaceae, and the betel leaf is from the betel pepper, or pan plant (Piper betle), family Piperaceae. (5)

Chemical composition of betel leaf:

The main classes of flavonoids in betel nut are isorhamnetin, chrysoeriol, luteolin, quercetin, glycyrrhizin, jacareubin, flavan-3-ol, flavan-3,4-diols, 4′,5-dihydroxyl-3′,5′,7-trimethoxyflavone, and 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxydihydroflavone (6)

Available products of betel leaf:

1. Tooth-pastes

2. Skin emollients

3. Tooth- powders

4. Paan masala

5. De-Odourants

6. Mouth freshners

7. Facial creams

8. Anti-septic lotions

9. Cold drinks

10. Chocolates

11. Appetizers

12. Digestive agents

13. Tonics and medicines

14. Beauty and cosmetic products

15. Betel leaf essential oils (7)

Marketed products of face pack:

Fig. 2 Neem face pack (8)

Fig.3 Chandan face pack (9)

Fig.4 Combine hebal face pack (10)

Fig. 5 Orange peel face pack (11)

CONCLUSION:

Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal Formulations have growing demand in the world market. As per the study, we found the betel leaf have a good properties for the cosmetics and further optimization study is required no any Face Pack products available on betel leaf.

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1. K.G Bhutkar and M. Shah. Formulation and Evolution of Herbal Antibacterial Face Pack.

2. Chavan Ankita, Sargar Gayatri, Gholap Gitanjali, Pro. Bangar Sampat. Formulation of Liquorice Herbal Face Pack.

3. X Fatima Grace, R Joan Vijetha, S Shanmuganathan, D Chamundeeswari. Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Face Pack.

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5. Anilkumar V., Kalyani R., Padmasri B., Prasanth D. In-house preparation, development and evaluation of herbal cosmetics face pack using various natural powders.

6. https://www.britannica.com/plant/betel

7. Xiaoxiao Chen, Yongzhi He, and Yanru Deng. Chemical Composition, Pharmacological, and Toxicological Effects of Betel Nut.

8. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Different-products-manufactured-from-betel-leaves_tbl2_269114337

9. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.in%2FNAZS-HERBAL-Face-Pack Powder%2Fdp%2FB09BLB4MHL&psig=AOvVaw1FskMTxRQHvXHHYNx2saFM&ust=1682833143512000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA4QjRxqFwoTCLDruJCwzv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABBB

10. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiamart.com%2Fproddetail%2Fmonica-herbal-face-pack-18412136873.html&psig=AOvVaw1FskMTxRQHvXHHYNx2saFM&ust=1682833143512000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA4QjRxqFwoTCLDruJCwzv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABBJ

11. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiamart.com%2Fproddetail%2Fherbal-face-pack-4158245748.html&psig=AOvVaw1FskMTxRQHvXHHYNx2saFM&ust=1682833143512000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA4QjRxqFwoTCLDruJCwzv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABBR

12. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlymyhealth.com%2Fbetel-leaves-for-skin-care-1651516227&psig=AOvVaw1o5bwQoEmCX2PR_i8UhH6r&ust=1682837542046000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA4QjRxqFwoTCNj7mu3Azv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

Received on 02.05.2023 Accepted on 17.07.2023

Research J. Topical and Cosmetic Sci. 2023; 14(2):91-93.

DOI: 10.52711/2321-5844.2023.00014