Chemistry Hits The Beach
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In our society it's a given that suntans look attractive, and it's also understoud that they can be harmful, and downright unhealthy. So what does this mean? This means that there is a multi-million dollar a year industry that researches and manufactures UV absorbing and blocking lotions that are d ....
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.... is a cream designed to protect one's skin from being sunburned. Our bodies are incrementally damaged by each new exposure to the sun, and this damage can later be seen in the form of wrinkles, blotchy skin and even skin cancer. Sunscreens have evolved a goodly amount over the years. Christopher Columbus noticed in 1492 that the natives of Hispaniola would protect themselves with red paint, as to avoid sun damage. The ancient Greeks, who trained for the Olympics in the nude would rub themselves ....
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