Aloecare: Aloe Vera (Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F.) and Carrot (Daucus carota ‘Ss35’) Extract as Natural Ultraviolet Blockers in Film

Climate change has led to high ultraviolet (UV) levels, affecting materials and human health. To become more aware of the harmful effects of UV radiation, find ways to protect against it. One solution is using natural extracts like aloe vera and carrot in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films. These films offer eco-friendly UV protection, helping to address growing environmental concerns while providing better protection against harmful UV rays. This into using these natural compounds in films that protect materials and human health. This study determined the effectiveness of aloe vera (Aloe vera (L.) Burm . f.) and carrot (Daucus carota ‘SS35’) extracts as natural ultraviolet (UV) blockers in film formulations. The researchers utilized a true experimental design, specifically a post-test-only control group design and Tukey’s HSD tests. The study found that films containing aloe vera and carrot extracts displayed high efficiency in the ultraviolet (UV) blockage, claiming that T3 (100 mL extract) achieved the mean efficiency at 84.09%. Finally, the statistical analysis proved there was a significant difference between the experimental films and the negative control but not against the positive control. Therefore, it can be deduced that aloe vera and carrot films are effective UV-blocking materials, which corroborates or refutes claims from other studies. Ametur Cor Jesu, Ametur Cor Mariae!