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== The History and Origin of Sunscreen == | == The History and Origin of Sunscreen == | ||
[[Image:Coppertone.jpg|thumb|150px|left|An image of the Coppertone Sunscreen logo.]] | |||
The product of sunscreen has been around for centuries, even in the ancient times. In Egypt, many of the Egyptians desired beautiful, light, and radiant skin. To achieve this was very challenging due to their hot, sunny, and dry climate. In an attempt to find a way to protect their skin from sunburns and tanning, the Egyptians utilized certain oils and extracts to ward of the sun’s powerful rays. They created special formulas which include many oils and extracts including, rice bran extracts, lupine extract, and even jasmine. Even though the ancient Egyptians utilized these ingredients centuries ago, modern scientists still use many of these extracts and oils in certain sunscreens today. Scientists have discovered that many of these extracts truly do have skin replenishing abilities. They assist to heal DNA at a cellular level, but at the same time mending skin damage.<ref>Unknown, Author. [http://www.humantouchofchemistry.com/history-of-sunscreens.htm History of Sunscreens] ''The Human Touch of Chemistry''. Web. May 1, 2016- last updated.</ref> Zinc oxide was also being used in the 1920’s as a sun blocker.<ref>Unknown, Author. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen#Active_ingredients Sunscreen] ''Wikipedia.org''. Web. May 1, 2016- last updated.</ref> | The product of sunscreen has been around for centuries, even in the ancient times. In Egypt, many of the Egyptians desired beautiful, light, and radiant skin. To achieve this was very challenging due to their hot, sunny, and dry climate. In an attempt to find a way to protect their skin from sunburns and tanning, the Egyptians utilized certain oils and extracts to ward of the sun’s powerful rays. They created special formulas which include many oils and extracts including, rice bran extracts, lupine extract, and even jasmine. Even though the ancient Egyptians utilized these ingredients centuries ago, modern scientists still use many of these extracts and oils in certain sunscreens today. Scientists have discovered that many of these extracts truly do have skin replenishing abilities. They assist to heal DNA at a cellular level, but at the same time mending skin damage.<ref>Unknown, Author. [http://www.humantouchofchemistry.com/history-of-sunscreens.htm History of Sunscreens] ''The Human Touch of Chemistry''. Web. May 1, 2016- last updated.</ref> Zinc oxide was also being used in the 1920’s as a sun blocker.<ref>Unknown, Author. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen#Active_ingredients Sunscreen] ''Wikipedia.org''. Web. May 1, 2016- last updated.</ref> | ||
