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Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why

  • Written by Nina G. Jablonski, Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains whyThe sun’s rays often feel good on your skin, but can cause serious damage.Maksim Chernyshev/EyeEm via Getty Images

Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot. Sweat gets in your eyes. Then there are all the protective rituals: the sunscreen, the hats, the sunglasses. If you stay out too...

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