"Dolphin skin"Once a phrase that caused fever with the beauty blogger to refer to a smooth, shiny skin. However, these marine animals do not have such a wonderful layer of skin because of birth.
Turns out, the Indian Capia dolphin is one of the few animals in nature with skin care practices like humans.The scientists discovered that they had a habit of rubbing themselves on some types of corals and sponges to protect the skin from infections.
Dolphins are famous for his smooth, smooth skin, making many beauty bloggers "jealous".
According to observations from 13 years ago, the dolphins will rub their smooth skin into the coral in the red sea off the coast of Egypt.The coral species they use to "skincare" is a soft coral.
The researchers questioned that they did it because soft corals (or Gorgonian coral) secreted a mucus with a compound with microorganisms.In addition to the Gorgonian coral, they also find many other species of corals with similar properties.
In a new study published on 19/5, scientists show that the above compounds are beneficial for dolphin skin.By constantly covering your skin with those substances, dolphins can prevent and combat skin infections, maintain healthy microbiological systems.
From observed by boat and scuba diving, many interesting practices of dolphins were also discovered.They will queue to enter the "Spa" of the coral, then each one to perform "Skincare".When brushing themselves into soft coral layers, their skin layer will be covered in a yellow -green compound.
The dolphins (under 1 year of age) will attentively observe the activities of the elder and seniors and then gradually learn how to rub themselves.At first, they would only touch a little bit and quickly "shyly" swim.According to researchers, this activity is a social learning, not known.
"Child" dolphins will learn from seniors and seniors.
According to analysis, they found 17 biological compounds, 10 of which were antibacterial.Some also have antioxidant effects, while others are effective as estrogen in keeping dolphin skin always shiny.In addition, there is also a small amount of toxins for sterilization.
However, the study is still limited in the new chemical analysis conducted in the laboratory, not the real dolphin skin.In addition, scientists are not sure that dolphins are really smart that they know how to choose corals that are beneficial for their skin.
Anyway, the need for beauty and health care from the smallest things seems not to be "monopoly" in mankind.
According to: Livescience