Why does sunscreen only last a few hours?

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Seems to me like we should’ve easily invented something that lasts indefinitely by now

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Sunscreen is basically body paint, that either absorbs or reflects ultraviolet light. You can make it harder to wash or rub off, but you’re never going to make it permanent, because your skin isn’t permanent either.

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