The core of the argument is SPF, the sun protection factor which measures how well a sunscreen protects against harmful UV ...

Mineral sunscreen is notoriously difficult to work for deep skin, due to the white cast zinc oxide leaves behind. In effort ...

Additionally, ancient humans may have ramped up their use of ochre. This naturally occurring pigment is composed of iron ...

A new explanation has emerged for why Homo sapiens survived in Europe and North Asia when the apparently better-adapted ...

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing. The ...

A recent study suggests that Homo sapiens may have used natural sunscreens, tailored clothing, and caves to shield themselves ...