Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays are the major cause of sunburns. The present study was designed to prepare Glycyrhiza glabra sunscreen gel. Glycyrhiza glabra L is well-known drugs for its therapeutic values. The sunscreen activities of gel formulations could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of Glycyrhiza glabra extracts incorporated in it. Sunscreen activity of herbal gel preparation from Glycyrhiza glabra was measured using UV-Visible spectrophotometry method in the range of 200-400 nm. Result of gel formulation showed maximum absorbance at 280-400 nm that proved these sunscreen activities.
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