Ficus formosana Maxim., a native plant in Taiwan, has been used as folk medicine. This aim of this study is to investigate the use of Ficus formosana Maxim. extract for preventing skin aging, According to studies, extract of Ficus formosana Maxim. are effective in inhibiting the activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and inhibiting the activity of elastase. Furthermore, human studies results have been shown to possess potent skin wrinkle-free, water retention and increase the flexibility and other anti-aging function.