search by
Copyright @ Pol J Cosmetol
Pol J Cosmetol 2009, 12(1): 67-76pl,en  Organoleptic properties of selected cosmetics containing raw plant material from sweet clover and rosemaryJoanna Płocica 1/, Barbara Tal-Figiel 2/ 1/ Małopolska Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Józefa Dietla w Krakowie 2/ Instytut Inżynierii Chemicznej i Procesowej Politechnika Krakowska Summary This article describes characteristic properties of A.T.W., Ziaja and AA cosmetic products, which contain raw plant material, such as sweet clover and rosemary. These herbs are used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Sweet clover is commonly found in Poland and many other European and Asian countries. Its extract contains: coumarins, flavonoids, tannins and nitric compounds. Sweet clover herb is used in cosmetics to produce preparations for oily complexion (lotions, masks), as well as for sensitive and prone to irritation and edema complexion types. Rosemary in Poland is grown in greenhouses or flower-pots only. Oil of the rosemary herb is one of the most important ethereal oils. In cosmetics this oil is a component used for preparing the body care products and cosmetics applied against cellulite, acne, obesity, hair loss, also hands and nails care. Cosmetics containing natural materials of sweet clover herb and rosemary were the object of rheological and organoleptic research. Key words: sweet clover herb, rosemary herb, cosmetics, organoleptic properties |