Abstract
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of herbal sunscreen formulations containing phytochemicals as an alternative to synthetic sunscreens.Method The study involved in vitro evaluation of SPF using UV spectrophotometry preparation of hydro alcoholic extracts formulation development of cream bases and evaluation of physical parameters subjective characteristics. The SPF values of the herbal extracts and formulated sunscreens were determined.Results Herbal sunscreen formulations showed higher SPF values than synthetic ones. Beetroot flax seed and green tea extracts had satisfactory SPF values. The formulated creams had desirable physical characteristics consistency thermal stability skin-friendly pH levels and good spreadability. Formulated herbal sunscreens had higher SPF values than synthetic sunscreens. Conclusion The study concludes that herbal sunscreen formulations containing phytochemicals offer an effective alternative to synthetic sunscreens. The formulated creams demonstrated superior SPF values indicating their sun protection activity. Herbal sunscreens are skin-friendly environmentally friendly and have the potential to reduce the risk of skin damage and allergies.nbsp
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