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INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL COSMETICS

History Of herbs----

The history of herbals is really the history of humankind, for every culture throughout time has relied upon herbs for its medicines and cosmetics. Some cultures - for instance, in India and China - have maintained a strong, unbroken tradition of herbalism for several centuries, while in Europe and North America its popularity has soared and plunged periodically as Western medicine and cosmetics achieved greater prominence. Today, however, interest in herbal products has increased once more, with an appreciation of its safer, holistic approach.

Probably the first system of herbal products, apart from the almost instinctive use of plants for healing that existed from the dawn of history and is still practiced by remote tribes, was developed in India well over 4,000 years ago. From India, the use of plants probably travelled with migrating people into China; traditional Chinese medicine has developed a strong philosophical view point on health and disease, with treatments ranging from herbal medicines to acupuncture moxibustion and massage techniques.

Epic Herbal cosmetic History

As ayurveda the concept of beauty as an age-old origin. Whether in fairy tales it was the wicked mother or the fairy that beautified Cinderella on the ball night, creating beauty by magic potions or herbs proves that beauty, its concepts and cosmetics go hand in hand. Especially for females, the desire to look beautiful, charming and young by different beauty ways, using various herbs are things known by the world since centuries.

Ancient scriptures like Abhijnana, Shakuntalam and Meghadootam of Kalidasa and many mythological epics encompass the reference of cosmetics like:
Tilak, Kajal, Alita and Agaru (Aquilaria agalbeha) that were used as body decorative and to create beauty spots on the chin and cheeks in the era ruled by gods and their deities.

In fact, the concept of beauty and cosmetics is as old as mankind and civilization. The famous depictions in the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Khajurao prove that not only women but men also adorned themselves with jeweler and cosmetics. Enscripted in history is the Aryan period that witnessed the use of turmeric- haridra, (curcuma long, Linn), saffron, alkanet, agaru, chlorophyll green from nettle plants and indigo for bodily-decorations apart from using Raktachandan (Pterocarpus Santalinus Linn), Chandan (Santalum Album) for beautification. Using Mehendi (henna) for dying hair in different colors and conditioning was also practiced in the olden times.

Importance of Herbal cosmetic in Urban life

Nutracosmetics are an emerging class of health and beauty aid products that combine the benefits of nutracosmetical ingredients with the elegance, skin feel, and delivery systems of cosmetics. Herbs and spices have been used in maintaining and enhancing human beauty because herbs have many beneficial properties, such as sunscreen, antiaging, moisturizing, antioxidant, anticellulite, and antimicrobial effects. As compared with synthetic cosmetic products, herbal products are mild, biodegradable, and have low toxicity profile.

Numerous chemical toxins, microorganisms, chemicals, infections present in atmosphere cause damage to skin. Cosmetics alone are not sufficient to take care of skin and body parts, it require association of active ingredients to check the damage and ageing of the skin. Herbal cosmetics are now emerged as the appropriate solution to the current problem. Personal care industry is currently more concentrated on herbal cosmetics as now-a-days it is a fast growing segment with a vast scope of manifold expansion in coming years. Herbal cosmetics are the preparations, which represent cosmetics associated with active bio-ingredients, neutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals. The use of bioactive phytochemicals from a variety of botanicals has dual function:

(i)They serve as cosmetics for the care of body and its parts and (ii) the botanical ingredients present therein influence biological functions of skin and provide nutrients necessary for the healthy skin or hair. In general, botanicals provide different vitamins, antioxidants, various oils, essential oils, hydrocolloids, proteins, terpenoids and other bioactive molecules. A vast biodiversity and different climatic conditions of our country provide a variety of botanicals, which can be used in the formulations. Necessary efforts are required to associate the modern cosmetology with bioactive ingredients based on our traditional system of medicine leading to emergence of novel cosmeceuticals for skin and body care.

Why we chose herbal cosmetics?

Our country, popularly known as the” botanical garden of the world” happens to produce the maximum variety of herbs which have the power to heal the mind, body and soul. The soil of our country is rich in medicinal value. However it’s sad that we do not utilize and exploit the herbal strength to improve the economy of our country. With the growing demand of natural products both nationally and worldwide we possess the power to be global leaders in the field of herbal products!!!

But do we realize this?? NO

However there are exceptions, We have few companies that understand the importance of herbs in our lives , one such company is called SUNSAN CORPORATION which wants to convert our synthetic and chemical based lifestyle to more earthy, natural and pure …….

Company profile

Great enterprises can be traced back to humble origins. Graphic Arts industries started over 37 years ago and have made a name for itself as one of the few agencies with such an impressive track record in the industry. Over the years the GRAPHIC ARTS FAMILY has grown to accommodate more and more clients within its folds, all the while never losing sight of its long standing ones giving them the reverence and ease naturally due to senior members of any family.

The God father of this firm is Mr. K.T. Thomas, who had plenty of insight about advertising and with determination started his own advertising agency in1964.

Initially the agency concentrated on printing jobs, because of financial restrictions. but slowly with great efforts by the staff their business expanded and they started taking advertisements of big industries like Mica, Kiloskar, Karnataka Electricity Board, Nilgiris, Vijaya Bank, Mysore Breweries Limited, Tata Oil Mills Co.Ltd, Vysya Bank,etc.

If 37 years in the industry has taught Graphic arts something, it is the capacity to be multifunctional, a requirement so vital today, particularly in the service industry. The staff consists of a mix of steady level headed ,innovative and enthusiastic personnel that can be found only in young blood, who would stop at nothing to ensure complete satisfaction of a client, always working for the achievement of the goals fixed.

From launching a product to devising successful marketing strategies to projections, public relations and public awareness and now even web page designing, Graphic arts would be only too pleased to help its clients.

Their clients have participated in reputed international trade fairs and exhibitions and displayed the designs created by their staff, which has clearly stood out even among some of the industries biggest players.

The firm won the prestigious President’s award for designing a tin container for a baby food named Bafo-milk powder in the year 1974.

The firm has continous and innovating ideas, techniques and advertising campaigns and stricking print works and above all maintains its clients from industrial, trading, public sector and government sector.

Graphic arts has always been aspiring to climb the heights of success, it is always alert and aware of the changes happening around them.So as advertising in this new era and strategies change over the time,Graphic arts has set itself the goal of not just keeping pace with the changing scenario, but retaining the traditional value of customer care and commitment which is really what helped it to overcome the test of time.

Graphic Arts industries has slowly diversified and started a new company called SUNSAN CORPORATION which is a manufacturing unit that deals with HERBAL PRODUCTS.

Sunsan Corporation is a company which delves deep into the past, studying the ancient medical texts and bringing to life the secret herbal formulations of the Indian sages. The ingredients used in most of the Sunsan Products are natural, only of the finest quality gathered from across Asia.

Using the principle of Ayurveda, Aromatherapy and Naturotherapy, Sunsan aims at re-vitalizing, re-energizing the senses.

Herbal products manufactured by Sunsan are

Sneha Sanjivini – Massage oil

Sougandhiga – Bath grains

Tri- shul – Pain balm

Charma Sanjivani – Skin and footcare

Shikakai and Neem – Shampoo

Address-

SUNSAN CORPORATION OFFICE

90 M.G. Road

Bangalore -560001

Karnataka

India.

Phone: 5586132, Fax: 080 – 5586241

Works

NAGADEVI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX,

Bangalore – 560084 India.

Welcome to the Sunsan Corporation website.Your virtual counter displaying the entire range of Sunsan products with brief useful tips on how to relieve your physical complaints through the use of these productsA quick browse through this site will reveal that all
Sunsan products are based on natural cures making use of botanical ingredients of the highest quality, painstakingly gathered from across the vast continent of
Asia. Scientists trained in aromatherapy and naturopathy
fuse their knowledge with the principles of Ayurveda(Indian herbal medicine) to create cures for ailments brought about by the stresses of modern-day living.

All Sunsan products are manufactured under the most sterile conditions and then tested for authenticity and efficacy before being certified for distribution in the market. Today, thousands of people from all walks of life and from countries as diverse as India, Malaysia and Japan are reaping the benefits of these natural formulations. Isn't it time you did too!!!!!…