Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMECEUTICAL ASPECTS OF SUNSCREENS: FROM UV PROTECTION TO SKIN HEALTH
Authors :
Dipali Dnyandev Sagade*, Rachana Dasharath Rokade, Vaibhav dattatray lendave, Vaishnavi dattatray lendave, Prachi Ramdas Khilare, Snehal Nagnath Gadade
Abstract :
Sunscreens have emerged as essential dermatological and cosmeceutical products that play a vital role in protecting the skin from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation while simultaneously enhancing skin health and aesthetics. Continuous exposure to UVA and UVB rays contributes to oxidative stress, photoaging, pigmentation disorders, and carcinogenesis, creating a global health and cosmetic concern. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical dimensions of sunscreens, exploring their composition, mechanism of action, formulation strategies, and multifunctional roles.
Pharmaceutical aspects encompass the classification of UV filters, photoprotective mechanisms, SPF evaluation methods, and formulation parameters, whereas the cosmeceutical perspective emphasizes anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-pollution, and moisturizing benefits. Modern sunscreens incorporate bioactive ingredients such as vitamins C and E, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and green tea extract to deliver synergistic skin benefits beyond UV protection.
Recent advances in nanotechnology, photostabilization, and natural plant-derived filters have revolutionized sunscreen design, improving transparency, stability, and consumer acceptability. However, safety concerns, including phototoxicity, allergenicity, and environmental hazards such as coral reef toxicity, necessitate the development of eco-friendly and biodegradable formulations. Future prospects highlight the emergence of personalized and AI-assisted sunscreens tailored to individual skin types, climates, and lifestyles, along with the integration of DNA repair enzymes and smart sensing technologies for real-time skin protection monitoring.
Overall, sunscreens now represent a convergence of pharmaceutical efficacy and cosmetic elegance, serving as integral tools in both preventive dermatology and daily skincare. Continued innovation emphasizing safety, sustainability, and multifunctionality will shape the next generation of sunscreens, offering holistic protection and promoting long-term skin wellness.
Keywords: Sunscreens; Ultraviolet radiation; Photoprotection; SPF; Cosmeceuticals; Antioxidants; Nanotechnology; Photostability; Skin health; Photoaging; DNA repair enzymes; Personalized skincare; AI-assisted formulation; Natural UV filters; Sustainable photoprotection.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Dipali Dnyandev Sagade et al., Pharmaceutical And Cosmeceutical Aspects Of Sunscreens: From Uv Protection To Skin Health, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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