In vitro evaluation of sun protection factor of Vasconcellea pubescens fruit extract

Abstract

Vasconcellea pubescens contains flavonoid compounds that can protect the skin from sunlight due to its antioxidant activity. The purpose of this study to investigates the in vitro sun protection factor (SPF) of Vasconcellea pubescens fruit extract. Vasconcellea pubescens is a promising candidate for use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. The experiment was done by extracting the Vasconcellea pubescens fruit with maseration method, and then the extracts were divided into five different concentration C1=150 ppm, C2=200 ppm, C3=250 ppm, C4=300 ppm, and C5=350 ppm. The sun protection factors were analyzed by UV-VIS spectrophotometry to determine the SPF value. The result of in vitro study gained SPF value for all five formulas were high enough C1=27.169; C2=32.466; C3=38.571; C4=40.948; and C5=44.449. This proved activity of plant showed its importance and prophylactic utility in antisolar formulation. This will be a better, cheaper and safe alternative to harmful chemical sun protector that used now a day in the industry.