Table 2: Photoprotection activity of F4.

Parameter

SPF

UVAPF

λc (nm)

UVA/UVB ratio

pre irradiation

12 ± 2.3

8 ± 1.4

380 ± 0.5

0.82

post irradiation

15 ± 5.7

8 ± 2.3

378 ± 0.3

0.81

 

 

 

 

SPF = Sun Protection Factor, UVAPF = UVA Protection Factor, (λc) = critical wavelength. Results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (n = 27).