Abstract

FORMULATION, IN-VITRO EVALUATION AND UV PROTECTIVE STUDY OF POLYHERBAL SUNSCREEN GEL

Fatima Grace X, Joan Vijetha R, Rahul Raj S, Shanmuganathan S., Chamundeeswari D

Abstract

The present study was designed for the preparation of sunscreen gel with different combination of herbs in it. Herbs like Neem (Azadirachta indica), Aloe vera (Aloe barbadenisis) and Beet root (Beta vulgaris) were added. These plants are well known for their therapeutic values in traditional medicine. Hydroalcoholic extraction of the plant parts was performed. Carbopol 940 was used as the gelling agent and the prepared gel was then evaluated for its colour, odour, pH, spreadability, phase separation, etc. UV protective study was also performed by UV-Spectrophotometer at the range of 200-400nm. The maximum absorption for the gel and the extraction was found between 220-300nm.

Keywords: Sunscreen gel, Azadirachta indica, Aloe barbadenisis, Beta vulgaris, UV protective study.