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@article{203873,
        author = {Bhagwat Dnyaneshwar Sirame and Shrikrishna Ramanand Jadhav and Pradnya Zine},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-AGEING SUNSCREEN BY USING AMLA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2649-2665},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203873},
        abstract = {Skin ageing is an inevitable, complex, and multifactorial biological process that manifests as progressive loss of skin elasticity, formation of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin laxity, dryness, and diminished skin radiance. It is driven by two distinct but interconnected processes— intrinsic (chronological) ageing, which results from the natural decline of cellular renewal and collagen synthesis over time, and extrinsic ageing (photoageing), which is primarily caused by chronic ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. UV radiation is the single most significant external contributor to skin ageing, responsible for approximately 80% of visible facial ageing signs through mechanisms including oxidative stress, DNA damage, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activation, and collagen degradation.
The global cosmetic and cosmeceutical industry have responded to the growing demand for effective anti-ageing and photoprotection products with a wide variety of synthetic sunscreen formulations. However, synthetic UV filters such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octinoxate are increasingly associated with concerns regarding skin sensitization, endocrine disruption, environmental toxicity — particularly to coral reefs — and consumer preference for natural, clean-label cosmetic alternatives. This has driven significant scientific interest in developing effective sunscreen formulations using natural active ingredients with proven photoprotective and anti-ageing properties.
Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn., Family: Phyllanthaceae), commonly known as Indian Gooseberry, is one of the most revered medicinal plants in Ayurvedic medicine and is recognized as the richest natural source of Vitamin C, with a Vitamin C content of 600–900 mg per 100 g of fresh fruit — significantly higher than citrus fruits. Amla also contains a unique combination of tannins, emblicanin A and B, gallic acid, ellagic acid, quercetin, and rutin that collectively provide exceptional antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, collagen- stimulating, and anti-melanogenic properties — making it an ideal natural active ingredient for anti-ageing sunscreen formulations.
The present work focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an anti-ageing sunscreen cream containing standardized Amla powder as the primary active ingredient, combined with Zinc Oxide IP (micronized) as a broad-spectrum mineral UV filter, Aloe vera gel as a soothing and hydrating base, Glycerin IP as a humectant, Rose water as a hydrating and fragrance agent, Beeswax IP as a natural emulsifier and stabilizer, Phenoxyethanol as a preservative, and Purified Water IP as the vehicle. Three formulations (F1, F2, F3) were prepared by varying the concentrations of Amla powder and Zinc Oxide to optimize the balance between photoprotection, anti-ageing activity, and cosmetic elegance.
The prepared formulations were evaluated for organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, spreadability, homogeneity, Sun Protection Factor (SPF), drug content, skin irritation, stability, and in-vitro antioxidant activity. Results indicated that the optimized formulation produced a smooth, stable, elegantly finished, and photoprotective anti-ageing sunscreen cream with excellent physicochemical properties, satisfactory SPF, and potent antioxidant activity — representing a promising natural alternative to conventional synthetic sunscreen preparations.},
        keywords = {Amla, Emblica officinalis, Anti-ageing, Sunscreen, UV Protection, Zinc Oxide, Photoprotection, SPF, Antioxidant, Vitamin C, Collagen, Skin Ageing, Natural Cosmeceutical},
        month = {June},
        }