Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part A (2023)

Cosmetics are a class of health and beauty goods that are used to enhance or change a person's look, as well as to care for the face and body. Cosmetics have a history that dates back at least 7,000 years and are a part of practically every civilization in the world. The cosmetic used to colourize the lips is lipstick. It improves the lips' visual appeal. Lipstick is intended to protect the lips from many forms of harmful UV rays, enhance beauty, and make them appear more attractive. In addition to pigments, oils, scent, preservatives, colours, and textures, herbal lipstick also provides protection for the lips. It is now a component found in practically all women's handbags. The natural lipsticks available with no negative effects. It has safe, natural substances or nutrients that maintain the health of lips. Lipstick that uses artificial colourants, which are comprised of dangerous chemicals, is particularly bad for our skin. Synthetic colour usage over an extended period of time may result in major health issues like skin blemishes, lip cancer, skin inflammation, etc. Lipstick exhibits a variety of harmful effects, including allergic reactions, nausea, dermatitis, drying of the lips, and even death. Because herbal compounds are safe, demand for cosmetics incorporating them has therefore increased globally. This review study discusses the advantages, lip anatomy, desirable characters, formulation flaws, and evaluation of herbal lipstick.