Causes 90% of premature ageing (lines, spots, dryness, sagging)
Destroys skin DNA and increases risk for skin cancer
Penetrates windows and clouds
Pollution
Destroys skin barrier and increases free radical damage
Causes dryness, hyperpigmentation
Clogs pores and causes skin sensitivity
High Energy Visible (HEV)
HEV is the measurement for blue light
Penetrates deeper than UV rays
Damages collagen and elastin
Are you using sunscreen properly?
Tip #1
Sunscreens prevent the sun’s infrared light, blue light and infrared radiation from damaging the skin. They either deflect or absorb skin hazards.
Tip #2
Sunscreens deterioriate because of sun and sweat, so reapply every 4 hours. Dermatologists say that failure to reapply is the biggest sunscreen mistake that people make.
Tip #3
Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your face and body. Less sunscreen = less sun protection. If you use an SPF 50 sunscreen, applying just half of the recommended amount means you only get SPF 25.
Tip #4
UVA radiation penetrates your skin deepest layers. It causes premature ageing like dark spots, wrinkles and rough skin.
Tip #5
UVB radiation causes sunburn. Without sunscreen, your skin burns after 10 minutes under sun exposure.
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Does your skincare protect you from pollution?
Tip #1
According to NASA, 80% of the world population breathes polluted air.
Tip #2
Pollution contains free radicals that penetrate the skin layers and damage it form the inside
Tip #3
Pollution damages proteins, lipids, collagen and elastin. Your skin is weaker and ages faster.
Tip #4
Pollution causes dull, uneven skin. A study comparing people who lived in urban and rural areas found that city-based women had 22% more hyperpigmentation.
Tip #5
Particles clog pores and cause breakouts.
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Are you protecting yourself from blue light and other indoor hazards?
Fact #1
Every day, we are exposed to blue light, or High Energy Visible Light (HEV)Emitted by: The Sun; Gadgets like computers, laptops, phones, tablets and TVs; and Fluorescent and LED lighting.
Fact #2
Blue light penetrates deeper than UVA and UVB. “Screen damage” is just as bad as “sun damage
Fact #3
Blue light damages collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and rough texture.
Fact #4
Blue light also tricks your skin into thinking it is daytime. It affecting our skin’s night-time repair processes and worsening dark circles.
Fact #5
Blue light also causes hyperpigmentation.
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Rethink Skin Protection! Go Beyond Your Skincare Routine.
