Multivalent Role of Essential Oil in Cosmetics: A Review

Abstract

Essential oil is generally known for its volatility and fragrance that are extracted by various techniques, from different parts of plant as a source. Their properties are defined by the mixture of chemical constituents present i.e., terpenoids, phenylpropane derivative etc. The extraction process uses to obtain essential oil are deemed on the basis of the part of plant, type of solvent used, location of oil, quantity of oil, nature of constituent. The cosmetic product is being used to promote beauty, for that it contains various chemicals that may harm when applied. The addition of essential oil in the cosmetic enhances the shelf life of the product along with various effects. Now-a-days, the essential oil industry has been growing more spectacularly. Variety of essential oil production are done by prominent industries that’s also boost to the industrialization. Their use is confined with the selection and proper steps followed to admix with the cosmetic product. Here, the review highlighting indeed multivalent content of the essential oil that are not much known. These enormous values of volatile oil can be fruitful for the expansion of cosmetic industry more vigorously.