Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 1

Evaluation of Sun Protective Formula (SPF) of Indian Cow Dung as Organic Sunscreen Agent

Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon

*Corresponding Author E-mail: prithvirajpatil87@gmail.com, www.kespharmacy.com

Online published on 18 April, 2020.

Abstract

The sunlight contains UV electromagnetic light which is very harmful, can cause skin damage, such as sunburn, skin cancer, oxidative damage to skin cells. Various sunscreen formulations available in the market which contains chemicals as active agent and excipients. In this work we evaluated sun protection activity of Indian cow dung as natural and organic sunscreen agent.

Keywords

Sunscreen, SPF, Organic, cow dung