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

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 specifc 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.