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Staring at a screen might be hurting your eyes and impacting your sleep. but did you know it might actually be ageing you too?
According to a study released by Unilever Skincare Research earlier this year, four days in front of your computer is equivalent to 20 minutes in the mid-afternoon sun.
Yep, your computer screen might actually be giving you wrinkles.
Coming from the high energy visible light (or blue light) emitted from screens, the study found that this light can penetrate your skin into a deeper level than UV rays, causing symptoms like pigmentation, age spots and fine lines.
So what can be done about it? Obviously, preventing the damage in the first place is the best call to action, and a great, lightweight sunscreen should be worn all day, every day — no excuses.
For a super-light, fluid sunscreen, we’d recommend Rationale’s range of Superfluids, which can be born underneath or in lieu of foundation. For something with a little more coverage, It Cosmetics’s CC+ Cream Illumination SPF50+ will do the trick.
In the mornings, an anti-pollution moisturiser can work wonders, and can protect against outside pollution, plus the inside UV rays. Murad’s Essential-C Day Moisture is a great daily option.
At night, a powerful anti-ageing serum can combat any damage that might have been missed by the sunscreens — try this one from Murad.
Of course, you could also try wearing a hat and sunglasses inside, but we’re not sure how well that would go down in the office.
Not convinced? Might be time for a change of career.