Botanical extracts that support the health,
texture, and integrity of the skin, hair, and nails
are widely used in cosmetic formulations. They
form the largest category of cosmeceutical
additives found in the marketplace today due to
the rising consumer interest and demand for
natural products [5]. Soybean seeds extract has
positive research support for its antioxidant,
antiproliferative, and anticarcinogenic activities.
This extract is used to treat hyperhidrosis in
Asian medicine [6]. Topical application of soy has
been used to reduce hyperpigmentation,
enhance skin elasticity, control oil production,
moisturize the skin, and delay hair regrowth. Soy
also has the potential to decrease photoaging of
the skin and prevent skin cancers through the
antioxidant effects of its metabolites [7]. The
major components of soy are phospholipids (45 -
60 %), such as phosphatidyl choline, and
essential fatty oils (30 - 35 %). The minor
components include the most active compounds,
such as isoflavones, saponins, essential amino
acids, phytosterols, calcium, potassium, iron, and
the proteases soybean trypsin inhibitor and
Bowman-Birk inhibitor.
The purpose of the present work is to develop a
stable formulation of W/O following inclusion of
botanical extract containing soybean seeds
extract and its effects were analyzed on various
parameters related to skin aging.