Formulation of herbal or natural sunscreen lo...

Formulation of herbal or natural sunscreen lotion

Author Name : Srushti Choudhari, Abhijeet Chopade, Aishwarya Gunaware, Suyash Kotwal, Ruchika Kaute, Prof. Shivraj Mane, Dr. K.S. Jain

ABSTRACT

Natural substances extracted from plants have been considered as potential sunscreen resources owing to their high ultraviolet ray absorption and antioxidant activity. To protect our skin from ultraviolet radiation, sunscreen formulations are used that either absorb, scatter or reflect the radiation. They help to prevent sunburn and reduce the harmful effects of the sun, such as premature skin ageing and skin carcinoma. The present study attempts to develop sunscreen lotions possessing anti-UV radiation effectiveness with a reduced concentration of chemicals or filters from the extracts. Aloe vera (Liliaceae), Jojoba oil (Simmondsiachinesis), Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae), and Carrot Seed oil are the bioactive herbal products (Daucuscarota) used. The effectiveness of the product was identified by using different parameters. Due to their phytochemical compositions, curcumin was selected as a potential bioactive agent due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Aloe vera is used as a key ingredient in various sunscreen lotions due to it’s skin protectant action against UV rays and soothing and cooling action has been used. The sunscreen lotion was prepared using six different formulations: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 and F6. Evaluation of the formulation was also done by physiochemical studies, pH determination, spreadability, and viscosity.

Keywords: Skin carcinoma, Bioactive products Curcuma longa, Aloe vera.