Author(s):
N. Lavanya, Varshith Kumar G, Thesis. S, B. Somshekar
Email(s):
lavanyanandula24@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5675.2022.00020 
Address:
N. Lavanya, Varshith Kumar G, Thesis. S, B. Somshekar*
H.no LIG 93, KHB colony, Netaji Nagar, Near Water Tank, Bellary 583104.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 12,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2022
ABSTRACT:
The aim of this research was to determine and compare SPF of various merchandised sunscreen formulations by using UV spectrophotometer. The UV absorption of each sample was measured by using UV-Vis spectrophotometry and the final SPF was calculated by using Mansur equation. The obtained values of sunscreens with same SPF were compared. The obtained SPF values were lesser than the labelled SPF values. This study allowed us to conclude that all of the tested samples had a lower real SPF when compared with labelled SPF values, it is important that the chosen SPF be correct for each individual’s Phototype. The application of sunscreens should be done correctly and in the correct amount, around 2 g/cm2.
Cite this article:
N. Lavanya, Varshith Kumar G, Thesis. S, B. Somshekar. Simultaneous Determination and comparison of Sun Protection Factor [SPF] of various merchandised sunscreen formulations by using UV spectrophotometer. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2022; 12(2):111-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5675.2022.00020
Cite(Electronic):
N. Lavanya, Varshith Kumar G, Thesis. S, B. Somshekar. Simultaneous Determination and comparison of Sun Protection Factor [SPF] of various merchandised sunscreen formulations by using UV spectrophotometer. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2022; 12(2):111-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5675.2022.00020 Available on: https://ajpaonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2022-12-2-8
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