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Skin wrinkle formation is one of the major causes of aging. Skin aging is a complex process. Wrinkle formation is induced by constant exposure to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, and changes taking place in this modern world in eating habits, living habits, day to day life that damage human skin. This can be prevented by using one of the remedies which is the use of antioxidant compounds. Antioxidant compounds can be obtained from natural sources as well as synthetic sources. Any compound obtained from a synthetic source has its drawbacks such as; side effects, toxicity, poor biocompatibility, and high cost of the product. Antioxidants obtained from a natural source are available in abundance; it is cost-effective with no side effects. Many herbal drugs available in the surrounding possess the antioxidant property this antioxidant property can be used to treat wrinkle formation on the skin and as a result, aging signs are also reduced. Antioxidant compounds scavenge the free radicals generated from the herbs and thereby protect the skin against oxidative damage. The present study aimed to review the antioxidant property present in herbs used for the treatment of wrinkle formation.