Orchids are known for their high ornamental value due to their magnificent and graceful flowers. Apart from their use as decorative materials and cut-flowers, they are being used for various purposes such as herbal medicines as a source of phytochemicals and in aromatic products due to their pleasant fragrance. As orchid extracts are considered a panacea for various ailments, studies have be initiated to explore the biological activities of orchid extracts, especially in cosmetology and cosmeceuticals. These have effective ingredients like retinoids, peptides, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and hence have become the foremost skin ageing fighters in the industry. The present review focusses on the cosmeceutical potential of orchids ensuing cognizance for their conservation, thereby raising scope for their flourishment in the cosmeceutical industry and bringing in new developments in skincare health.