Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering

Production of a Novel Mineral-based Sun Lotion for Protecting the Skin from Biohazards of Electromagnetic Radiation in the UV Region

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

M. M. Movahedi
A. Alipour
S. A. R. Mortazavi
M. Tayebi
Abstract
Background: Sun protection materials have been one of the major concerns in pharmaceutical industry since almost one century ago. Various materials have been found to have such an effect but there are still many unknown substances that have not been discovered.Objective: To introduce a novel mineral-based sun lotion with considerable UV absorption properties compared to commercially available sunscreens.Method: UV absorption properties of transparent plastic sheets covered by a uniform cream layer of different mineral-based sun lotions and a commercially available sun lotion were tested.Results: Sun lotions containing specific proportion of bentonite and zeolite minerals were capable of absorbing the highest level of UV light compared to that of the commercially available sun lotion.Conclusion: Mineral-based sun lotions can be considered as cost effective alternatives for current commercial sunscreens.

Keywords

UV
Sunscreens
Skin
Mineral
Bentonite
Zeolite

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