Lawsonia inermis Linn: A breakthrough in cosmeceuticals

Abstract

Herbal cosmetics are formulated using different cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to cure various skin ailments. The name suggests that herbal cosmetics are natural and free from all the harmful synthetic chemicals that otherwise may be toxic to the skin. Compared to other beauty products, natural cosmetics are safe to use. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrid products intended to improve the health and beauty of the skin by providing a specific result. There are numerous herbs available naturally that have different uses in cosmetic preparations for skincare, hair care, and as antioxidants. The current study included a review and authentication of the various aspects of the plant Lawsonia inermis. L. inermis, commonly known as henna. It has been cultivated for thousands of years for its leaves, which contain a natural dye molecule called lawsone that is commonly used to dye hair, skin, and fabrics. Henna has a long history of use in traditional medicine, where it has been used to treat a variety of ailments. In addition to its medicinal and cosmetic uses, henna has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the world and is commonly used to decorate the skin for weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. Because of these therapeutic properties, the L. inermis plant can be used as a medicine against a wide range of pathogenic organisms and diseases. This review covers the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and traditional uses of the plant.

Comprehensive analysis of nutritional composition, mineral content, antimicrobial activity, and theoretical evaluation of phytochemicals in henna (lawsonia inermis) from the Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

“…Highest number bonds with relatively high binding energy were taken into consideration to select a protein ligand complex. Autodock Tools visualization was used to display the interaction profiles in 2D for evaluation (Sen et al, 2023).…”

Effect of Different Fractions of Lawsonia inermis Linn on Haematobiochemical Changes, Osmotic Fragility and Lipid Profile in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

“…is a very valuable herb used all around the world. The powdered leaves have been used to dye beards, hands, and nails, among other body parts (Sen et al, 2023). Numerous accounts have demonstrated that L. inermis leaves are used to treat a variety of illnesses, particularly in the south-western region of Nigeria, including measles, diabetes, and poliomyelitis (Oladunmoye and Kehinde, 2011).…”