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Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Sunscreen Lotion Containing Watermelon Rind, Vetiver and Turmeric Extracts

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of sunscreen lotion incorporating extracts of watermelon rind, vetiver root and turmeric. The sunscreens plays a major role in blocking the UV- Shafts and mitigating harmful effects caused by it. Therefore, application of sunscreen is considered as one of the trendiest method to get rid of skin cancer, photoaging, sunburn, erythema etc. The sunscreen lotion is made, various plant components are extracted which is having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cooling properties. Evaluation is done by using parameters like pH, SPF, spreadability, washability and feel.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18480856

Author: Sulthana A.1, Asna Aziz2, Dr. Sreekanth S. Kaithavalappil*3, Minnu Mariya Joshy4, Alfaz P. S.5

Language: English

Topic: Skin Protection and Aging

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7127651983

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