Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Antiaging Cream

Abstract

Moringa oleifera family Moringaceae and Ocimum sanctum family Labiatae has been reported to possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Moringa oleifera and Ocimum sanctum extracts have been used to treat antimicrobial infections. The aim of this present study is to formulate and evaluate of polyherbal anti-aging cream by combining the extract of Moringa oleifera with Ocimum sanctum to achieve multipurpose skin effects such as anti-aging, fairness, softening and antiseptic effects.The polyherbal anti-aging cream formulations comprising of hydroalcoholic extract of Moringa oleifera and Ocimum sanctum, carbapol 940, xanthan gum, stearic acid, glycerol monostearate and cetyl alcohol were prepared and evaluated for physicochemical parameters and the results showed the production of stable polyherbal anti-aging cream. The formulated polyherbal anti-aging cream (O/W) was subjected to characterize like visual inspection, pH, viscosity, good spreadability, good consistency, homogeneity, no evidence of phase separation and ease to washable from skin. Formulation (F4) exhibited fulfilled the objectives of the current research and % drug release is 98.78 and exhibit good anti-microbial activity.