During a short walk in the cosmetic stores, it is easy to be amazed by the countless bottles of sun protection, stocking the shelves. There are sunscreens and sun blocks, lotions, gels, and sprays; the list goes on and on (Aldahan et al. 2015, 1316). Here a question might arise about the history of sun protection. Therefore, this paper is going to highlight the pioneer stages in the development of sun protection through medical history.
