From Lavender to Beauty: Medicinal Plants in Cosmetic Formulations

An applied scientific session that moves you from academic pharmacognosy knowledge to making real decisions in cosmetic formulation. Using lavender as a practical model, the lecture highlights the fundamental differences between various botanical preparations (e.g., essential oil, hydrosol, and extract) and how chemical composition dictates product efficacy. You will learn how to integrate botanical ingredients stably and safely into cosmetic systems (like gel-creams), with a strong emphasis on quality control, safety assessments, and drafting responsible marketing claims that comply with regulations.