Herbal Sunscreens and Photo Protection Compositions: A Patent Review

Authors

  • Singh S* Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, India Author
  • Sharma N Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23880/oajpr-16000145

Keywords:

Skin Erythema, Sunscreen, Photo Protection

Abstract

Solar ultraviolet type B radiations (UVB) is fundamentally liable to be absorbed by keratinocytes leading to production of free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) which might cause skin erythema, sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing. Herbal sunscreen guard skin from sun’s radiations which reduces sunburns with reduced risk of skin harms. Anti-oxidants quench free radicals and ROS which might aid photo-protection effect. This review compiled previously patented herbal photo protection compositions and sunscreens.

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Published

2017-12-02

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 8 (2017)

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2017 Singh S

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How to Cite

Herbal Sunscreens and Photo Protection Compositions: A Patent Review. (2017). Open Access Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 1(8), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.23880/oajpr-16000145