In this study creams were formulated based on the anti-oxidant potential of herbal extracts and its evaluation. Selected plant parts are dried and extracted using 70% alcohol by maceration. All the extracts are tested for antioxidant activity by Lipid peroxidation. Quality evaluation of the anti-wrinkle product was assessed by using heating–cooling cycle’s method. No change of the physical properties was observed; the pH was in a proper range (approximately pH7). The quantity of gallic acid as marker of the crude extract and the product was analyzed by HPLC. The concenttration of gallic acid in crude extract and finished product was 9.676% w/w and 1.256% w/w respectively. All the formulations show good spreadability, no evidence of phase separation and good consistency during this study period. Stability parameters like visual appearance, nature, leakage and fragrance of the formulations showed that there was no significant variation for a period of six months. There is no sign of microbial growth after incubation period of 24hrs at 370C and it was comparable with the control. From the present study it can be concluded that it is possible to develop creams containing herbal extracts having antioxidant property and can be used as the provision of a barrier to protect skin.
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