<![CDATA[Pineapple peel (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and saponins with antioxidant and UV absorption potential. Its utilization as an active ingredient in sunscreen is expected to provide a natural, effective, and eco-friendly alternative. This study aimed to formulate a sunscreen cream containing pineapple peel ethanol extract and to evaluate its physical properties and SPF activity. The extraction method used was maceration using 70% ethanol as the solvent. The extract was formulated into four creams: F0 (without extract), F1 (10%), F2 (20%), and F3 (30%). Evaluations included organoleptic test, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, viscosity, and in vitro SPF determination using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer at 290–320 nm. The results showed that all formulations met the physical requirements of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI 16-4399-1996), with homogeneous texture, pH of 4.5–8.0, spreadability of 5.00 ± 0.05 cm, and viscosity of 30.631 mPa·S. SPF values increased with extract concentration, with Formula 3 (32.98%) showing the highest value and classified as maximum protection. The pineapple peel ethanol extract cream formulation meets physical evaluation standards and has potential as a sunscreen.]]>
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