Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL ANTI-AGING FACECREAM CONTAINING TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA

Safeera Mayyeri*, Banisha, Neyima Yusaf Rasheed, Rafna K., Rumeesha Jabin and Safa T.

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Abstract

The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal anti-aging face cream containing Tinospora cordifolia as a key active ingredient. The research aims to develop a natural, effective, and safe skincare product that reduces visible signs of aging and enhances skin health. The formulation includes herbal components such as saffron (Crocus sativus) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), known for their antioxidant and skin-rejuvenating properties. The cream was prepared as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion using standard cosmetic ingredients such as olive oil, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, glycerin, and vitamin E. the extraction of T.cordifolia was carried out using maceration, and its antioxidant potential was evaluated using the DPPH radical scavenging method. The final formulation underwent various physicochemical evaluations, including pH determination, homogeneity, stability, and antioxidant activity. The formulated cream exhibited good homogeneity, stability, and a pH value compatible with human skin (5.04). the antioxidant study demonstrated significant free radical scavenging activity (81%), indicating the efficacy of T.cordifolia and other herbal components in preventing oxidative stress-related skin aging. Additionally observational sensitivity tests confirmed the safety of formulation. The study highlights the potential of T.cordifolia based polyherbal formulations in anti-aging skincare, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products. The results suggest that the developed cream could be a promising candidate for commercial herbal skincare applications.

Keywords: Tinospora cordifolia , antiaging, polyherbal cream, antioxidan ts, skincare, herbal formulations.