Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
PROJECT WORK REPORT ON: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL ANTI-AGING CREAM
Authors :
Abhishek Raghunath Asole*, Umesh Ramkishan Jogdand, Kavita Gaikwad, Dr. Kavita Kulkarni
Abstract :
Skin aging is a progressive degenerative process influenced by intrinsic factors such as genetic programming and cellular senescence, as well as extrinsic factors including ultraviolet radiation, pollution, and oxidative stress. Excessive formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) accelerates collagen degradation, wrinkle formation, pigmentation, and thinning of the epidermis. Polyherbal formulations have gained significant attention as safe, natural, and effective anti-aging alternatives due to their rich phytoconstituents, antioxidant potential, and minimal adverse effects compared to synthetic agents.
This review emphasizes the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal anti-aging cream incorporating botanicals such as Centella asiatica, neem oil, eucalyptus oil, jamun seed powder, and rose oil—each known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-regenerative, and collagen-stimulating properties. The study highlights the scientific basis of skin aging, the role of ROS, benefits of natural antioxidants, and the mechanism by which herbal actives enhance skin health. Methods for extraction, cream formulation (O/W and W/O emulsions), incorporation of active constituents, and evaluation parameters including physicochemical characteristics, spreadability, pH, viscosity, stability, and phytochemical analysis are detailed.
Overall, the polyherbal approach offers a promising natural strategy for preventing premature aging, improving skin texture, and maintaining youthful appearance by synergistically combating oxidative stress and promoting dermal repair.
Keywords: Polyherbal formulation; Anti-aging cream; Centella asiatica; Neem oil; Rose oil; Eucalyptus oil; Jamun seed powder; Antioxidants; Reactive oxygen species (ROS); Skin rejuvenation; Photoaging; Intrinsic aging;
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Abhishek Raghunath Asole et al., Project Work Report On: Formulation And Evaluation Of Polyherbal Anti-Aging Cream, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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