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SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC DETERMINATION OF SUN SCREEN POTENTIAL OF OCIMUM SANCTUM
Abhinay Kumar Dwivedi*
ABSTRACT
UV-Ultraviolet radiation is one of the major factors which debase the skin inherent characteristics that would turnout to malfunction and integrity of skin structure. Sunscreen or sun protectives are the class of compounds fromnatural, semisynthetic or synthetic origin that could help to extenuate the harmful effect of UV radiation byabsorbing and countering to certain extent. These formulations are generally applied to skin surface. Majority ofnatural products have been proven significant for their therapeutic and cosmetic potential. Numerous naturalcompounds in the plant have been shown their potential to be used as sunscreen agent. Natural products such asplant extracts, fixed oil, resins, volatile oil and isolated compounds from plant parts would have sunscreenpotential. Ocimum sanctum or Tulsi is regarded as most revered, holy and versatile plant in Bharat. Ocimumsanctum has been regarded as elixir for life in Indian system of medicine used to treat variety of ailments.
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