The problem HEV damage
We spend our lives trying to protect ourselves from UVA and UVB rays, but now there’s a new threat on the block: HEV (high-energy visible) light. It comes in concentrated form from your computer and phone screens and can penetrate more deeply into your skin than even the sun’s rays, causing free-radical damage which leaves you with a loss of collagen, increased redness and pigmentation. The blue light can also mess with your circadian rhythm and make it harder to sleep.
LOWER YOUR RISK
Try to keep your devices as far from your face as possible, especially before bed. Also, try to minimise phone use outdoors, as the screen can reflect UV light onto your face – double whammy!
YOUR COMBAT KIT
Boost your skin’s collagen production with a potent dose of retinol. With regular use it should help reduce the appearance of sun damage, brown spots, lines and wrinkles, and plump up your skin. Remember to use it only in the evening, as it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. Antioxidants are also miracle workers when it comes to minimising the effects of free-radical and environmental damage, and reducing the signs of ageing.