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Spruce bark stilbenes as a nature-inspired sun blocker for sunscreens

Jinze Dou, Mengmeng Sui, Kiia Malinen, Terhi Pesonen, Tiina Isohanni, Tapani Vuorinen

2022Green Chemistry25 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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
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