ABSTRACTHerbal sunscreen gels, formulated from natural plant extracts, provide a protectivebarrieragainst harmful UV radiation while offering the skin therapeutic benefits likehydration andantioxidant protection. Unlike synthetic sunscreens, herbal formulations areoften preferred forbeing safer for long-term topical application and less likely to causeirritation. In this study, asunscreen gel containing Phaleria macrocarpa ,Phyllanthus emblica, Camellia sinensis and Aloe barbadensiswasprepared and evaluated for its physicochemicalproperties, Sun Protection Factor (SPF), andstability. Antioxidant potential was confirmed byDPPH assay, with formulation F11 showing the strongest activity.Antimicrobial testingrevealedinhibition zones up to 18.3 mm.The active extracts toensurea stable product withuniform spreadability. The optimized formulation showedsignificant UV protection andantioxidant potential.
Devika A Nair, S. Akshaya, Elza Mathew, Abin Rajan Daniel, Anu Abraham (Wed,) studied this question.
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