09 Jun 2022
If you are someone who takes good care of your complexion but continues to notice unwanted signs of distress in your skin - such as dullness, discoloration, premature aging, or sallow skin - blue light damage could be to blame.
Blue light, which is emitted by tech devices - including cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other digital screens - is a specific wavelength on the light spectrum, similar to UVA and UVB rays from the sun. In recent years, experts have begun to cite blue light as being problematic for our health, and in particular our skin health, due to its ability to penetrate deep into the epidermis.
According to statistics, even just 30 hours of exposure to blue light from smartphone or laptop screens can increase the inflammation level in skin cells by 40%, and additional studies have found that this can lead to a 22% increase in your risk for skin discoloration and other common skin concerns.
In other words, if you are someone who regularly logs long hours on a laptop or finds yourself staring at your cell phone screen during lunch breaks, exposure to blue light and the associated effects are almost inevitable.
This is the bad news. However, the good news is that there are ways you can take care to prevent permanent issues from occurring and compromising the integrity of your skin health. Here is what we recommend:
Our Top Tips To Troubleshoot Blue Light Damage For Your Skin
Tip #1: Protect your skin with SPF
In addition to preventing sun damage, using a broad spectrum UV protectant can also do a lot to help stop blue light wavelengths from getting to your skin. For adequate coverage, your best bet is to apply an SPF of 30 or more first thing in the morning, and re-apply every few hours. This includes hours spent inside since blue light can still be ever-present indoors.
Tip #2: Invest in a blue light screen for your phone or switch to night mode
Understanding the effects that blue light can have on our skin and overall health, more and more manufacturers now offer clear shields that can be installed to cover your screen and filter out harmful rays. If you don’t have access to this technology, you can also try utilizing the “night mode” feature on your devices, which will disable blue light and enable yellow light as an alternative.
Tip #3: Focus on antioxidant skincare
For choosing daily products that will support your skin and promote healthy aging, some of the best ingredients to look for in your formulas will be antioxidants. Because they work to fight off free radical damage, antioxidant vitamins like A, B, C, and E, can work to minimize damage and encourage renewal for brighter, calmer, and more youthful-looking skin.
Tip #4: Incorporate Professional Treatments
In addition to practicing good habits day to day, it can also be very helpful to work with a skincare professional for complete comprehensive care.
At Shugar Spa, we are here to help and are now offering an innovative new facial treatment protocol specifically for addressing skin concerns related to blue light damage. The Anesi Urban Blue Defense Facial is an advanced treatment that promotes detoxification, neutralization, protection, and repair. It’s the perfect solution for preventing blue light damage and preserving healthy, glowing skin.
To book an appointment for the Anesi Urban Blue Defense Facial, simply WhatsApp us.
Article produced by Shugar Spa.
