Plant oils in cosmetology and dermatologyMonika Michalak 1/, Ryszard Glinka 2/ 1/ Zakład Dermatologii i Kosmetologii, Wydział Lekarski i Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach 2/ Katedra Kosmetologii, Społeczna Akademia Nauk w Łodzi Summary Plant oils, as a source of fatty acids, including essential fatty acids (linoleic and α-linolenic acid), and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E), are one of the basic cosmetic ingredients. It is an important group of easily assimilable components with a wide range of applications. The present paper discusses the importance of plant oils in skin and hair care. Attention was paid to the plant oils known and used since ancient times as well as to these newly discovered, especially as components of cosmetic preparations. Key words: plant oils, fatty acids, bioactive components, skin care |