FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF NOVEL ANTIAGING CREAM CONTAINING DRAGON'S BLOOD EXTRACT

Mokhtar Abd Hafiz Al-Ghorafi* and Mahmoud Mahyoob Alburyhi

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Dragon's blood is a red-colored resin that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. It is obtained from the sap of several plant species, including Dracaena cinnabari, which is native to the Socotra Island in Yemen. Dragon's blood is a rich source of antioxidants, which have been shown to have a variety of health benefits, including wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Objective: The objective of this study was to develop an anti-aging cream using dragon's blood extract and to evaluate its antioxidant activity. Materials and Methods: Dragon's blood resin was collected from Socotra Island, Yemen. The powdered resin was extracted with methanol in a 1:10 ratio. The extract was then used to formulate two anti-aging creams. The antioxidant activity of the creams was evaluated using the DPPH method. Results: The two anti-aging creams showed potent antioxidant activity. Formulation 2, which contained a higher concentration of dragon's blood extract, showed the highest antioxidant activity. Conclusion: The study found that dragon's blood extract has potent antioxidant activity, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It also found that dragon's blood extract can help improve skin elasticity and collagen production, which are both important for maintaining youthful-looking skin.

Keywords: dragon's blood, anti-aging cream, antioxidant, DPPH assay.