Indonesian Traditional Cosmetics, In Review

Abstract

Indonesia is known for its culture, one of which is traditional cosmetics that have been used by the ancestors of the Indonesian people for decades and have proven their efficacy. This heritage must be preserved because it is a national culture. Also, the effectiveness of this herb is not inferior to that of modern herbs. Traditional cosmetics are derived from plants, animals, minerals, galenic preparations, or a mixture of the four, which have been used for generations. This audit points to supply data around conventional beauty care products in Indonesia that are valuable for skin care, hair care, postnatal care, and vaginal care.