Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Anti-aging Cream using Clerodendrum infortunatum and Eclipta prostrata

Herbal formulation is a dosage form consisting of one or more one fresh herbs of processed herbs in particular quantities to provide specific nutritional, cosmetic benefits and are meant for diagnose, treatment and mitigation of disease in human beings. Herbal anti-aging creams are semi-solid dosage forms in which natural ingredients are dispersed to reduce the production of free radicals in skin and manage skin properties for a very long time. It is used for achieving longevity of good health by reducing skin disorders like hyper pigmentation, skin aging, skin wrinkling and rough skin texture. The aim of the present work is to reveal the Pharmacognostic, phytochemical, anti-oxidant activity for the formulation and evaluation of herbal anti-aging cream. The required materials were collected from Kasaragod and subjected to maceration. Later, Pharmacognostic studies like microscopical evaluation, ash value and extractive value were carried out. The preliminary phytochemical studies were carried out using solvents like water and ethanol. Aqueous and ethanolic extract was used for the study of anti-oxidant activity.