Sunscreen (also known as Herbal sunblock, Herbal suntan lotion) is a cream, lotion, spray or other topical product that helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and which reduces sunburn and other skin damage, with the goal of lowering the risk of skin cancer with the help of herbes. UV protection is befitting very popular because of sunscreen’s properties as a photo-protecting agent Sunscreen preparation is applied topically, Skin melanoma, sunburn, photoaging, skin pigmentation, and various painful or precarious effects are caused by UVA and UVB rays. To select suitable herbal ingredients with known sunscreen potential. To formulate a stable herbal sunscreen cream by using selected herbal extract.The present study focused on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal sunscreen cream containing non-nano zinc oxide, aloe vera, turmeric, green tea extract, grape seed oil, rosehip oil, and other natural ingredients. The formulated creams exhibited good organoleptic properties such as smooth texture, uniform appearance, acceptable color, and pleasant consistency. No signs of irritation were observed during the skin compatibility test, indicating that the formulations were safe for topical application.
Bhukya Nagaraju*1, Gundra Saihaasini2, Veeramalla Niveditha3, Mundkar Baswanappa4, Chelimela Shiva Kumar5, Vudutha Sampurna6, Dr. R. Suthakaran7 (Wed,) studied this question.