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Short CommunicationJournal of Young PharmacistsVol. 8 | Issue 2 | 2016 | pp. 144–148Open access
Development of Broad-Spectrum Natural Sunscreens using Combinations of five Plant Species
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- 1 Curso de Farmácia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde de Juiz de Fora (Suprema), Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL.
- 2 Núcleo de Pesquisa e Inovação em Ciências da Saúde (NUPICS), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL.
Published in Journal of Young Pharmacists
Correspondence: Hudson Polonini
Curso de Farmácia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde de Juiz de Fora (Suprema), Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL.; Núcleo de Pesquisa e Inovação em Ciências da Saúde (NUPICS), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL.
Email: h.c.polonini@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2016 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
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- Jan 16, 2016
How to cite
Araújo, L., Curty, S., Moreira, A., Rossi, A., Raposo, N., Vaz, U., & Polonini, H. (2016). Development of Broad-Spectrum Natural Sunscreens using Combinations of five Plant Species. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 8(2), 144–148. https://doi.org/10.5530/jyp.2016.2.17
Abstract
Introduction: Cancer is a range of multifactorial diseases which have in common uncontrolled increase in the number of cells invading various tissues and organs. One of its leading etiological agents is sun exposure, and therefore the use of sunscreens plays an important role in cancer prevention. Objective: In this context, the aim of this study was to verify whether the selected naturally-derived raw materials (Oli-ola dry extract, Hibiscus dry extract, Raspberry ketones, Leucoanthocyanidins isolated from grapes and Resveratrol) present adequate photoprotective properties for the development of an innovative broad-spectrum sunscreen. Methods: The determination of sunscreen activity was made in vitro, and the following parameters were obtained: Sun Protection Factor (SPF), UVA Protection Factor (UVAPF), Critical Wavelength and Boots Star Rating. Results: Innovative products showed varied results (maximum SPF=46; maximum UVAPF=22), being that all of them showed to be promising for both parameters. However, the greatest protection was shown in the UVB region. Conclusion: Thus, the Oli-Ola, Hibiscus, Leucoanthocyanidins, Raspberry Ketones and Resveratrol species, grouped in a cosmetic base lotion, showed potential for the development of innovative sunscreen products. Additionally, the SPF should be confirmed in vivo.
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| Title | Development of Broad-Spectrum Natural Sunscreens using Combinations of five Plant Species |
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| Authors | Laís Araújo; Sandya Curty; Alicia Moreira; Arthur Rossi; Nádia Raposo; Urias Vaz; Hudson Polonini |
| Affiliations | Curso de Farmácia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde de Juiz de Fora (Suprema), Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL.; Núcleo de Pesquisa e Inovação em Ciências da Saúde (NUPICS), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL. |
| Corresponding author | h.c.polonini@gmail.com |
| Journal | Journal of Young Pharmacists |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 8, Issue 2 (2016) |
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