Spectroscopic evaluation of sun screen potential of Hibiscus rosa sinensis

Abstract

Hibiscus rosa sinensis has been gifted with numerous chemical constituents which could be used to treat variety of human condition, the flower and leaves of the plant have long history of uses to cure and treat various ailments. The leaves of plant are emerald in color and serve as natural trove of important therapeutic compounds. UV-radiation observed as major cause that defile the intrinsic nature of skin. UV-radiation could adversely affect the normal function and appearance of human skin. Sunscreen or UV-protectives are the compounds from natural, semisynthetic or synthetic origin that could help to attenuate the deleterious effect of UV radiation by absorbing and countering to major extent.