A basic review on herbal plants for sunscreen preparation

Sunburn is a skin condition caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. It results in red, painful, and inflamed skin. Protecting the skin from sun exposure is crucial to prevent sunburn, as it can increase the risk of skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer. Sunburns are common, especially in young people, with between 50% and 75% of children younger than 18 having sunburns each year. Global warming and ozone layer breakdown increase UV exposure, leading to increased sunburn cases and associated diseases like skin cancer. The current review describes the detail information about sunburn, types of sunburn, cause of sunburn, its mechanism, and herbal remedies to cure the sunburn. Further, here is a comparison of synthetic and herbal sunscreen, advantages and disadvantages of both synthetic and herbal sunscreen. synonym, biological source, chemical constituent and uses found in herbs that can be used to cure sunburn. Topical sunscreens, made from natural resources, are popular treatments for sunburn due to their milder side effects, ease of use, lower cost, and availability. Herbal sunscreens are particularly beneficial for hyperallergic skin, as they are less irritant and more easily adjustable. The concept of complementary medicine is growing, and herbal remedies are increasingly being used to control ageing. Herbal sunscreens are easily available, have no side effects, require no special equipment, are made from renewable resources, and are more affordable than synthetic chemical sunscreens.