Plants that have good antioxidant activity could potentially be used as a sunscreen. Miana leaves (Coleus atropurpureus L. Benth.) has good antioxidant activity. In vitro sunscreen activity ethanol extract and ethyl acetate fraction of miana leaf using UV-Vis spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 290-375 nm. The best sunscreen category of ethanol extract and ethyl acetate fraction of miana leaves is a sunblock category with each concentration are 200 ppm and 100 ppm.
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