>a few years ago scientist had everyone avoiding the sun I'm somewhat doubtful of this claim. If anything scientists would have everyone avoid sunburn since sk

>a few years ago scientist had everyone avoiding the sun I'm somewhat doubtful of this claim. If anything scientists would have everyone avoid sunburn since skin cancer and cataracts. Tans looking good are a recent phenomenon: A couple hundred years ago light skin was a sign of high status since you could afford to stay indoors instead of having to work in the fields, so light skin was deemed to be more beautiful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_skin_color#Social_status.2C_colorism_and_racism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_skin_color#Social_status...