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.
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