Similar to the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which is based primarily on the traditional or folkloric medicines of different world civilizations, there is a constantly growing interest in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals using botanical ingredients. 1 Historically, by trial and error human experienced and learned that using their surrounding flora to distinguish between the edible, medicinal and toxic plants. Additionally, for centuries plant-based preparations, including aromatic and fixed oils were used by different civilizations in religious rituals, and for the care, cleansing and decoration of the skin to enhance beauty and to promote good health. 2, 3 The term "cosmetic" is derived from the Greek word "kosmētikos; kosmein" meaning skilled in ordering or arranging. The ancient science of cosmetology is believed to have originated in Egypt, Greece and India based on archeological evidence. Still in other parts of the world, by the Indus valley civilization in South America records indicated the use of cosmetic substances and their application in 2500 and 1550 B.C. 3, 4 Cosmetics are articles proposed to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, stimulating attractiveness, or changing the appearance without affecting body structure or functions. 1,4 Currently, many cosmetics are formulated with