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2725669 
Journal Article 
Application of rosemary extracts as sunscreen 
Garcia, S; Dos Santos, EP; Da Salva, AJ; Di Giacomo, CG; Soares, HC 
1992 
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Revista Brasileira de Farmacia
ISSN: 0370-372X 
IPA/93/1023236 
Bras 
REF 5 
35-36 
IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP To determine the efficacy of Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extracts as potential sunscreen agents, a base/acid extract, dry extract, and fluid extract of rosemary were prepared and their sun protection factors were determined. At a concentration of 2 mcl/ml, the extracts had an intense absorption in the ultraviolet B region. The greatest degree of sun protection was obtained with the base/acid extract, followed by the dry extract and then the fluid extract.