O uso dos extratos vegetais da caatinga e da Amazônia para produção de fitocosméticos

Abstract

The brazilian population has been increasingly concerned about sustainability. As a consequence, several habits have been changing, especially those related to consumption. In search of less aggression to the environment, natural cosmetic products are used, since the extraction of primary materials for these items do not have as much impact on nature as the traditional ones because they use renewable sources in their composition. Based on this premise, the companies sought to use the local workforce because each community has knowledge of their region. In addition, there is an interest in keeping the forest able to produce, generating an economic market for phytocosmetics. In this sense, it is known that the Amazon rain forest is the largest producer of raw materials in this branch, however, the Caatinga region also has potential for phytocosmetics. However, further exploration of the region is lacking to contribute to the economic rise of the biome. From this scenario, the objective of this research was to draw a profile of phytocosmetics consumers about the knowledge of the raw materials used in the products. It was found that the transmission of knowledge happens through the generations and that aloe vera was the most mentioned plant with its propagated benefits. In addition to this finding, it was proved, through the answers of the questionnaire, the statement that consumers are concerned about the environment, the health of the skin, making use of what is natural avoiding possible toxic reactions.