Latest scientific evidence has assisted to reinforce the concept of phytonutrients and validate their effectiveness at the molecular level in keratinous tissues. The fruits of rosehip, a wild shrub native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia have been used in traditional medicine since ancient times. Seeds of rosehip are known to contain more than 50% of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Inherently these classes of phytoconstituents have been reported to exhibit anti-aging potential. The objective of present study was to design, develop and evaluate the photo-protective potential of Qbd based nano-formulation of rosehip seed oil. The photo-protective potential of rosehip seed oil was evaluated through various in-vitro tests and biochemical assays. Rosehip seed oil nanoemulsions were prepared by ultrasonication method. NE was further formulated into a gel and further release studies were carried out. From the results obtained it can be predicted that rosehip seed oil nanoformulation possesses promising photo-protective potential.
