Quercetin and Rutin as Potential Sunscreen Agents: Determination of Efficacy by an in Vitro Method

Given that flavonoids are known for their ultraviolet (UV)B photoprotective properties in plants that contain them, we chose to study quercetin (1) and rutin (2) as agents that could potentially be used in sunscreen products. These two substances proved to behave in similar ways. When incorporated i...

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Published in:Journal of natural products (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2008-06, Vol.71 (6), p.1117-1118
Main Authors: Choquenet, Benjamin, Couteau, Céline, Paparis, Eva, Coiffard, Laurence J. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical industry and chemicals
Cosmetics, toiletries
Diseases of the skin. Cosmetics
Exact sciences and technology
Medical sciences
Molecular Structure
Quercetin - pharmacology
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Rutin - pharmacology
Salicylates - analysis
Salicylates - pharmacology
Sunscreening Agents - analysis
Sunscreening Agents - pharmacology
Sunscreening Agents - standards
Titanium - pharmacology
Ultraviolet Rays
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
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Summary:Given that flavonoids are known for their ultraviolet (UV)B photoprotective properties in plants that contain them, we chose to study quercetin (1) and rutin (2) as agents that could potentially be used in sunscreen products. These two substances proved to behave in similar ways. When incorporated in oil-in-water emulsions, at a concentration of 10% (w/w), 1 and 2 give sun protection factor (SPF) values similar to that of homosalate, a standard substance. These two flavonoids also provided a non-negligible level of photoprotection in the UVA range. When used in association with titanium dioxide, the SPF obtained was around 30.
ISSN:0163-3864
1520-6025
DOI:10.1021/np7007297