Sunscreen and Anti-Oxidant Activities of Herbal Gel Formulations
U.N. Mahajan1★, D.D. Wasule2★★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
- 2Department of Cosmetic Technology, L.A.D. & S.R.P. College for Women, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
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U.N. Mahajan
Mahajan U.N.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Volume 4, Issue 13 · pp. 99–101 · PUBLISHED 2008 · DOI:
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The present study was designed to study sunscreen and anti-oxidant activity of herbal gel formulations. Ocimum sanctum (O. tenuiflorum; Family – Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) is one of the well-known drugs for its therapeutic values in traditional medicine. In the present study the drug was screened for its cosmetic use. All the three formulations containing aqueous, hydro-alcoholic as well as flavonoid extract showed sunscreen as well as anti-oxidant activity. The sunscreen activities of gel formulations could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of polyphenol compounds in the extracts incorporated in it.
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Mahajan, U., & Wasule, D. (2008). Sunscreen and Anti-Oxidant Activities of Herbal Gel Formulations. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 4(13), 99–101.