Ultraviolet (UV) rays and its harmful effects have always been a concern to skin health.
Sunscreen and sunblock prevent the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin. Sun …

The aim of this study was to evaluate ultraviolet (UV) absorption ability of volatile and
nonvolatile herbal oils used in sunscreens or cosmetics and express the same in terms of …

The increasing awareness of the risk of skin cancer with the sun exposure requires that
sunscreen products be approximately tested and labeled. Although there exists information …

The deleterious effect of ultra-violet rays from the sun on the skin is alarming and agents or
substances that can reduce or combat these effects are well sought for. The purpose of this …

Exposure to sunlight can trigger various biological responses ranging from sun-burn,
erythema to skin cancer. Synthetic sunscreen formulations available in market pose variety …

The aim of this work was to evaluate several plant extracts with regard to ultraviolet
absorption spectra in view of a possible application as antisolar agents. Liquid and dry …

The aim of this work was to evaluate the correlation between in vitro and in vivo
determinations of sun protection factors (SPF) of sunscreen lotions containing the synthetic …

Background The use of sunscreens is mandatory, especially in countries with high ultraviolet
(UV) incidence. In consequence, there has been a growing interest in using compounds …

The harmful effects of sunlight on the skin have triggered several studies. They concentrated
on the synthesis or extraction of natural compounds that can absorb ultraviolet (UV) …

Sunburn, pigmentation disorders, photocarcinogenesis, immunosuppression and other skin
related damages are caused by the ultraviolet radiation present in the sunlight. The aim of …