FORMULATING A MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN CREAM FROM CENTELLA ASIATICA (Centella Asitica (L)) MEDICINAL HERB.

Abstract

The effects of UV radiation on skin and health are exacerbated in the context of climate change. A product called sunscreen helps shield the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's UV radiation. The well-known medicinal herb Centella Asiatica (L) has moisturizing, antioxidant, and collagen-stimulating properties. The following ingredients were used in the formulation for creating a moisturizing sunscreen for the face: octinoxate (4%), cetyl stearyl alcohol (4.5%), stearic acid (4.5%), glycerin (4%), eumuglin B2 (0.5%), polyethylene glycol-7 (0.5%), triethanolamine (0.3%), sodium benzoate (0.15%), butylated hydroxytoluene (0.01%), and centella asiatica extract (10%) và enough distilled water. The results of the product evaluation are homogeneous, smooth, capable to retain moisture on the skin, have a pH of 5-7, non-irritating rabbit skin, and have an SPF of 59.1 that makes users feel good.