Spruce bark stilbenes as a nature-inspired sun blocker for sunscreens
Jinze Dou, Mengmeng Sui, Kiia Malinen, Terhi Pesonen, Tiina Isohanni, Tapani Vuorinen
Abstract
A 10% emulsion of SBE (containing 35% stilbene glucosides) provided UV protection equal to half the efficiency of commercial SPF 15 sun lotions.
Topics & Concepts
EmulsionBark (sound)ChemistrySun protectionSun protection factorOrganic chemistryDermatologyMedicinePhysicsAcousticsBee Products Chemical AnalysisSkin Protection and AgingPhytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities