Screen aging: why our beauty game will change in 2021

Screen aging
That is why our beauty game changed completely in 2021

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Whether through the home office or a lack of leisure activities, the time in front of the screen has increased for most people. The result: pale skin and small wrinkles. We’ll tell you what you can do about screen aging and what you should look out for when taking care of it.

Laptops, smartphones and tablets are increasingly part of our everyday lives. This can be a problem not only for our eyes, our skin also suffers from the constant influence of blue light, also known as HEV (High Energy Visible) light, that emanates from the devices.

At the latest when the complexion is slowly becoming pale and the first wrinkles appear, you will notice the strains we expose our skin to on a daily basis. Everyone knows that we have to protect ourselves against UVA and UVB rays and so we take precautions with the appropriate sun protection factor. But what about the blue light? What protection does our skin need? And how can we best provide for provision? At the specialist in dermatology, Dr. med. Isabell Sick asked.

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Blue light: what does it mean for our skin?

Although skin experts have been warning about blue light for a long time, not everyone is clear what is meant by the term and what effects light can have on our skin. Miss Dr. med. Isabell Sick explains:

The blue light even penetrates our skin relatively deeply. It does not cause sunburn and probably also no skin cancer, but clearly shows skin aging by destroying collagen and elastin and is also able to cause pigmentation disorders.

The blue light is therefore not dangerous for our own health, but it does have unpleasant effects on our skin. Miss Dr. med. Isabell Sick therefore advises reducing screen time and keeping a certain distance from the screen. In addition, there is the possibility of reducing the blue light component of the device through certain apps or programs.

Skin care 2021 should definitely be based on antioxidants to scavenge free radicals.

Screen aging: what can be done about it

We can now protect ourselves from UVA and UVB rays very quickly. You reach for the sunscreen you trust and you are prepared for everyday life. But what about the blue light? Dr. med. Isabell Sick recommends: “The blue light has a different spectrum, a different number of nanometers in terms of wavelength and therefore it is recommended to use creams with antioxidants to counteract the formation of free radicals by the blue light.”

Antioxidants prevent or reduce oxidation by binding free radicals. For example, vitamin C is an important antioxidant, but other substances such as vitamin E or coenzyme Q10 can also help. If you notice changes in your own skin, the following applies: In 2021, our skin needs special attention.

Sources used: instagram.com, own expert interview

Brigitte