A new natural approach for skin: Formulation and evalution of the sunscreen made from aloe vera and agarwood

UV radiation has been proven to damage the skin due to its ability to penetrate through the skin’s layers, subsequently leading to loss of skin elasticity and skin cancers. Therefore, people have used sunscreens since medieval times to reduce UV radiation damage and protect their skin. Nowadays, sunscreen is widely used, not only to prevent sunburn but also for skin cancer prevention and other skin conditions related to UV exposure. Due to growing concerns about the chemicals in commercial sunscreen products, many people prefer using natural alternatives to minimize the potential risks associated with long-term use. This research paper aims to produce a natural sunscreen cream combining agarwood and aloe vera as the two main ingredients. These two ingredients have each alone been reported to have an accepted level of protection from sun rays and provide a more affordable option for communities with local access to agarwood and aloe vera. However, there is currently no research paper investigating the combination of the ingredients. Thus, collecting the ingredients for homemade products can provide a more affordable sunscreen.