Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Antiaging cream of Insulin plant

Abstract

Costus igneus plant known as insulin plant, it is extensively recognised and utilized as a therapeutic herb which shows decrease in their blood glucose levels as well as shows antioxidant property. C. igneus leaves and rhizomes were tested, they showed good antioxidant activity of about 89.5% and 90.0%. UV irradiation causes an increase in the synthesis of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide in the skin while decreasing the development of anti-oxidant enzymes; this adds to the chronological aging process by hastening several processes key elements of skin aging. These results suggest that the Costus igneus plants may be considered for controlling the anti-aging activity of skin.