Sun Protective Potential and Physical Stability of Herbal Sunscreen Developed from Afghan Medicinal Plants.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop an herbal topical sunscreen formulation based on some fixed oils in combination with some medicinal plants.

Materials And Methods: The crude and purified extracts were screened for their phytochemical profile and their sun protection potentials. Based on our results, purified extract (EAPE), sesame oil, and sea buckthorn oil were selected for the development of the sunscreen formulation.