The article reviews recent advancements in sunscreen formulations, focusing on the use of chromophore compounds and nanoparticles to enhance UV protection, photostability, and environmental sustainability. Chromophore compounds, such as benzophenones, are designed to selectively absorb specific wavelengths of UV light, providing broad-spectrum protection. Nanoparticles, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, scatter and absorb UV radiation while maintaining cosmetic acceptability. The review discusses the advantages of these innovations, including improved photostability, broad-spectrum protection, antioxidant properties, and biodegradability. It also highlights the regulatory standards and safety concerns associated with these technologies. Additionally, the article explores the development of flavonoid-based sunscreens, which offer natural UV protection and potential additional skin benefits, as well as polymeric nanoparticle-based sunscreens that improve UV protection factors and reduce skin penetration. The research aims to provide more effective and environmentally friendly solutions for sun protection.The article reviews recent advancements in sunscreen formulations, focusing on the use of chromophore compounds and nanoparticles to enhance UV protection, photostability, and environmental sustainability. Chromophore compounds, such as benzophenones, are designed to selectively absorb specific wavelengths of UV light, providing broad-spectrum protection. Nanoparticles, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, scatter and absorb UV radiation while maintaining cosmetic acceptability. The review discusses the advantages of these innovations, including improved photostability, broad-spectrum protection, antioxidant properties, and biodegradability. It also highlights the regulatory standards and safety concerns associated with these technologies. Additionally, the article explores the development of flavonoid-based sunscreens, which offer natural UV protection and potential additional skin benefits, as well as polymeric nanoparticle-based sunscreens that improve UV protection factors and reduce skin penetration. The research aims to provide more effective and environmentally friendly solutions for sun protection.