Abstract
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by sun has found to be a major cause to damage or alter structure and function of human skin. Various sunscreen cosmetics have been employed to protect the skin from these damaging effects. Many plant materials have shown the potential as sunscreen agent to protect the skin. Previous research revealed the potential of plant products such as fixed oil, volatile oil and plant extracts could be used for their sunscreen potential. In the present study some of selected medicinal plants Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, Centella asiatica and Hibiscus rosa sinensis have been evaluated for their sunscreen potential by spectrophotometric method. The In vitro method has been used for the study was rapid, convenient, safe and reliable and could be useful in preliminary evaluation of sun protective potential. The result of the study indicated all hydroalcoholic extract have sun protective potential and can be used in cosmetic as sunscreen agent. The comparative result indicated that Azadirachta indica hydroalcoholic extract has higher sun protection efficiency and Hibiscus rosa sinensis has lowest photo protection efficiency, The initial result may be useful in selection the plant for sunscreen effect while developing a cosmetic formulation.
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