Abstract

FORMULATION & EVALUATION OF ANTI AGING CREAM INCORPORTRED WITH POLYFLOWER ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF CLITORIA TERNATEA, TAGETES ERECTA, HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS & ROSA INDICA

K. Swapna Reddy*, B. Sohana, K. Srinija, P. Shireesha and Dr. K. N. V. Rao

ABSTRACT

Ageing of the skin is the result of continuous "wear and tear" processes. Chronological skin aging is a universal and inevitable process, while in contrast, photoaging results from the UV rays of sunlight, and the damage becomes apparent in sun-exposed skin. The demand for effective anti-aging products has led to the exploration of botanical extracts known for their antioxidant and anti-aging properties.[1] The main aim of this study is to prepare and formulate a anti-aging cream incorporated with standardized flower extracts of Clitoria Ternatea, Tagetes Erecta, Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, and Rosa Indica and to evaluate it's physicochemical properties that emphasis on safety and efficacy. In this study cream was formulated based on the anti oxidation potential of flower extracts. These extracts were obtained using suitable extraction methods and standardized to ensure consistent bioactive compound content. The cream was formulated using a base composed of emulsifiers, moisturizers, and preservatives,along with the standardized extracts. The formulated cream was evaluated for various parameters like pH, viscosity, spreadability, skin irritation test, homogeneity, Ease of removal, Type of smear, stability studies of formulation and checked for any microbial growth.[2] The results indicated that the cream exhibited a pH suitable for skin application, desirable viscosity and spreadability, no change in colour, No skin irritation, edema, and redness. These studies suggest that composition of flower extracts and base of cream are more stable and safe, it may produce synergistic action and are safe to use for skin.[3] It can be concluded that formulated anti-aging cream having antioxidant potential due to presence of flavonoids can be used as provision of barrier to protect skin and hence holds a promising effects as natural and effective anti-aging skincare product. Furthermore, research has to be conducted on identification, isolation and characterization of the phytochemical responsible for Anti aging activity.[4]

Keywords: Polyflowers Herbal cream, Flavonoids, Anti oxidant, Anti aging, Synergestic action.