We all know the sun can cause damage to our skin. Here’s the plot twist. The light pouring out of your phone, laptop, and TV screens can be just as sneaky. Blue light is everywhere now, and while we love our devices, the constant exposure isn’t so friendly to our skin or our sleep.
Blue Light and Your Skin
Blue light, also called HEV light, penetrates the skin more deeply than UV rays. Studies show it generates oxidative stress in skin cells, which speeds up visible aging. Think fine lines, uneven skin tone, and a duller complexion. You don’t always feel the effects in the moment, but your skin notices.
Blue Light and Your Eyes
Our eyes take a hit too. Blue light scatters more than other wavelengths, which makes it harder for your eyes to focus. Too much exposure can lead to digital eye strain and discomfort. There’s also growing evidence that long term overexposure can contribute to damage in the retina. Not the vibe.
Blue Light and Your Body
Here’s where it gets interesting. Blue light plays a key role in regulating our circadian rhythm. Getting blue light from the sun in the morning helps keep your body clock aligned. But endless scrolling at night tricks your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. The result is melatonin suppression, disrupted sleep, and sometimes higher stress. Blue light isn’t proven to directly raise cortisol, but the stress of poor sleep can definitely keep cortisol levels elevated.
Protecting Your Glo
We can’t ditch our screens completely, but we can be smarter about how we interact with them. Limit scrolling at night, use blue light filters, and give your eyes breaks throughout the day. And for your skin, topical antioxidants and internal support make a huge difference.
Our Afterglo Gummies are clinically proven to protect skin and eyes from blue light damage, along with other environmental stressors. Think of them as your daily shield in a screen filled world.