Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has been shown to cause skin disorders, including sunburn and symptoms such as erythema, ageing and formation of wrinkles, pigmentation or dyspigmentation, DNA damage and ultimately photocarcinogenesis on prolonged exposure. It has been reported that sunscreens have beneficial effects in reducing the incidence of skin disorders and protect the skin against exogenous and endogenous harmful agents by absorption, scattering and by blocking phenomena. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are divided into three wavelength categories: UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. Skin exposure to sunlight and other climatic conditions induces the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can react with DNA, proteins, and fatty acids in the skin, resulting in oxidative damage and damage of the antioxidant system in the human body. Such injuries disrupt the skin’s regulation pathways, resulting in photoaging and the development of skin cancer. Active ingredients in sunscreen agents are synthetic substances which are classified into organic and inorganic filters. Synthetic agents have a number of serious side effects. As a result, to overcome this deleterious effects natural sunscreens were found by the researchers from nature. Natural products can be used as sunscreens and have healing, softening, rejuvenating, and sun protection properties. However, the use of sunscreen has a number of drawbacks, including inducing photoallergic dermatitis, environment pollution, and deficiency of vitamin D production. Therefore, consumers should use appropriate herbal formulations to improve sun protection as well as to avoid the side effects of synthetic sunscreens.

Presently herbal sunscreens are widely used by almost everyone on this planet to prevent from harmful effects of UV radiation from sunlight. Herbals are preferable because of fewer side effects and a better safety profile. This study is about the preparation and evaluation of herbal sunscreen creams possessing anti-UV radiation effectiveness and anti-inflammatory properties. Creams were prepared from the extract of plant materials, such as respectively. Glycyrrhiza glabra, Tinospora cordifolia and Terminalia arjuna, total polyphenol and flavonoid content. Evaluation of prepared herbal sunscreen creams was performed on parameters such as organoleptic properties, pH, rancidity, spreadability and drug content. The effectiveness of the products was evaluated by measuring Sun Protection Factor (SPF). These products showed good spreadability, consistency, homogeneity, appearance, desired pH, ease of removal and no evidence of phase separation. Our formulation of sunscreen creams is considered to be effective sunscreen in healing, softening and rejuvenating the skin.