Eugene Levy Canadian actor and writer Eugene Levy, pictured here in 2023, has a stately set of eyebrows. (more) Why Do Humans Have Eyebrows? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Why-Do-Humans-Have-Eyebrows Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Why Do Humans Have Eyebrows?, Eyebrows are like the unsung heroes of the face, quietly doing their job of protecting the eyes from the glare of the sun and from small hazards like dust, dirt, sweat, and rain. Eyebrows act as a barrier, diverting moisture away from the eyes toward the sides of the face through their shape and the direction of their hairs and capturing small particles before they reach the eye. Moreover, eyebrows can shield the eyes from the glare of the sun by pulling forward toward the bridge of the nose, making a projecting “roof.” Beyond their ...(100 of 219 words)

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