White, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites, the first time researchers have successfully shown that body-painting has this effect. Among indigenous peoples who wear body-paint, the markings thus provide a certain protection against insect-borne diseases.

White, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites, the first time researchers have successfully shown that body-painting has this effect. Among indigenous peoples who wear body-paint, the markings thus provide a certain protection against insect-borne diseases.: http://bit.ly/2DhN0Rh Read more... http://bit.ly/2MgGH3e