RESUMO
Saussurea lappa [SL] has been reported for its antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. Due to this reason it can be incorporated in a stable phytoformulations for cosmetic use. The objective of the study was to evaluate the anti-aging potential of cosmetic o/w emulsion containing the botanical extract of SL. An emulsion [o/w] was prepared using TEGO[registered] Care 450 [Polyglceryl-3-Methyl Glucose Distearate] emulsifier and final emulsion was loaded with 4 % extract of SL in aqueous phase. This emulsion evaluated for its antioxidant and anti-ageing properties on healthy human subjects using a non-invasive technique called surface evaluation of living skin [SELS]. The formulation containing SL extract showed significant [p