Abstract

This article aims to bring together different knowledge about the most frequently used traditional cosmetics in Ouazzane region. These were collected during surveys of herbalists, users, traditional practitioners and specialists. Cosmetic and curative uses were targeted on each studied product. The ingredients of the majority of these traditional cosmetics are known: mainly medicinal and aromatic plants. The surveys were conducted in Ouazzane region (north of Morocco) in order to establish a catalog of traditional cosmetics and gather all the information regarding their therapeutic uses. The results allowed us to identify different recipes used for various body parts, such as skin (33.07%), hair (24.35%), mouth (24.11%) or the eyes (18.46%). The reason for using these traditional products varies from one person to another, but is usually protection (49.20%), grooming (46.98%) or cosmetic purposes (3.80 %). It appears that traditional cosmetics are important in the care system and beauty of Ouazzane population.