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Sunscreen is a chemical compound that help protect you from UV rays sunburn is caused by ultraviolet B radiation but ultraviolet a may be more damaging to the skin. Sunscreen should ideally block both wavebands. Sunscreen should ideally block both wavebands. The aim of this study was to develop a topical sunscreen formulation based on some fixed oils, in combination with some medical plants. Regular use of sunscreen reduces the development of actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Sunscreen may be organic or inorganic chemicals. Sunscreen is also known as sunblock lotion. The sunlight includes dangerous radiations which influence the skin health. Herbal sunscreens resource the body's protection mechanisms to shield against harmful UV radiation from the sun. In the present study, sunscreen creams were formulated with Turmeric extract and Aloe vera extract. Physico-chemical evaluations and in-vitro evaluation was done and of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) were also performed for the formulations. The SPF calculation of prepared cream was done using Mansur equation and was compared with a marketed herbal product. The formulated cream was having good physicoche mical characteristics. The SPF evaluation results (SPF-24.888) indicated that the prepared herbal sunscreen has promising sun protection