Curry leaves are an important part of spicing up dishes, thus used for garnishing as well as a taste enhancer. Apart from its culinary uses, it has a vast number of therapeutic applications in medicinal as well as cosmetic uses. Curry leaves, biologically named as Murraya koenigii which belongs to family Rutaceae are also called as Meethi Neem or Karipatta or Sweet Neem Leaves. It has a characteristic aroma. It is an important herb mainly of Asian origin. The present review elaborates the description of curry leaves, its chemical composition and about the bioactive compound β-caryophyllene present in it. β-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene, it has properties such as inhibition of melanogenesis and can reduce melanin synthesis. Curry leaves cream is formulated for the purpose of reduction of dark spots due to presence of β-caryophyllene present in curry leaves. The product should be safe for regular use and must be cosmetically acceptable.