SUN PROTECTIVE POTENTIAL OF POLYHERBAL SKIN CARE CREAM
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https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2022v14i6.2053Keywords:
Herbal cream, UV radiation, Sun protection, SPF, CosmeticsAbstract
Objective: Evaluation of sun protective potential of polyherbal skin care cream
Methods: In vitro sun protection factor of polyherbal cream of Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum and Hibiscus rosa sinensis was determined by spectrophotometric method using UV visible spectrophotometer.
Results: The formulation F4 was found most satisfactory in all parameter evaluated with good sun protection potential, so it could be used as effective sun protective agent.
Conclusion: Herbal cosmetics were recognised as a safe, better and effective alternative of synthetic cosmetics that could help to protect and promote skin health naturally without any side effects. The herbal cream F4 was found good sun protection potential against the damaging effects of UV radiations.
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