Formulation, Characterization And In-Vitro Evaluation Of Sunscreen Cream By Using Juglans Regia And Carotenoids

The sunlight consists of harmful radiations which affects the skin. The Ultraviolet radiations are of types Ultraviolet A, Ultraviolet B and Ultraviolet C. This article gives a detailed review on different types of Ultraviolet radiation. To protect our skin from Ultraviolet radiation sunscreen formulations are used which either absorbs scatters or reflects the radiation. The harmful effects on skin like photo aging, skin cancer, DNA damage are explained. This study aimed to formulate, characterize, and evaluate an innovative sunscreen cream enriched with from Juglans regia and carotenoids. The formulation process involved the incorporation of Juglans regia and carotenoids into a base cream matrix optimized for sun protection efficacy. The cream was characterized for its physical properties, including colour, odour, pH, viscosity, spreadability, and stability. UV absorption spectra were obtained to assess the sunscreen activity of the formulation. In-vitro evaluation was conducted to determine the sun protection factor (SPF) and broad-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB radiation. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of Juglans regia and carotenoids enhanced the SPF and broad-spectrum coverage of the sunscreen cream. Additionally, the formulation exhibited desirable physical properties and stability over the study period. These findings suggest the potential of utilizing natural from Juglans regia and carotenoids as effective ingredients in sunscreen formulations, offering protection against harmful solar radiation while providing skin-nourishing benefits