The Best Blue Light Products to Protect Your Skin
While the world works toward finding a new normal, one thing that won’t change is our need to be constantly connected through technology. Whether you are binge-watching TV, scrolling through your phone, or working at your computer, you are constantly bombarded with blue light emanating from your screens all day long. Exposure to blue light has been shown to disrupt sleep, cause eye fatigue, and can accelerate signs of aging in the skin. While most of us are familiar with the harmful effects of environmental stressors such as UVA/UVB and other free radicals, we often overlook this major component of modern-day living. Not to worry, though, because there are plenty of products that work to protect and prevent any further damage allowing you to feel safe while staying connected.
Goodhabit Rescue Me Water Jelly Dew Cream, $55 goodhabitskin.com
Goodhabit’s line was specifically created for a generation of digitally exposed individuals to protect against blue light and other skin stressors. This gel-cream offers serious hydration while its BLU5 technology works to protect your skin from further damage, and over time, helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF30, $45 dermalogica.com
Tired of white residue left behind by physical sunscreens? Dermalogica’s sunscreen uses ultra-sheer zinc oxide, a bioactive mushroom complex and green tea that blends in on all skin tones for invisible SPF 30 protection against UVA/UVB and blue light.
Murad Environmental Shield Pomphenol Sunguard Dietary Supplements, $39 murad.com
Fight free radical damage from the inside out with this daily supplement. Take one tablet in the morning prior to exposure and the pomegranate extract, a powerful antioxidant, works to protect the skin from damage and helps to fight signs of aging.
Dr. Barbar Sturm Anti- Pollution Drops, $145 drsturm.com
Pollution, UV rays and blue light all work to damage your skin causing dehydration, irritation, and a lack of firmness and elasticity. These serum drops, good for all skin types, use marine microorganisms, cocoa seed extract, and hyaluronic acid to enhance the skin’s barrier in order to protect against these damaging effects while providing hydration and reducing the signs of aging.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Moisture Glow Anti-Pollution Foundation in True Beige, $10.99 revlon.com
This anti-blue light, anti-pollution, antioxidant-packed formula offers lightweight, buildable coverage. Prickly pear oil helps to leave your skin with a dewy, glowing finish without any parabens, sulfates, fragrances, or synthetic dyes. With 16 shades to choose from, finding the perfect shade for your complexion is easy.
EyeJust Blue Light Blocking Screen Protector, $35-$56 eyejust.com
Protect your eyes and your sleep from blue light with these quick and easy to apply screen protectors that work to block out 50 percent of HEV blue light and don’t change the color of your screen. Available in a variety of sizes for your iPhone, iPad, and laptop.
Pixel Computer Glasses Thera, $95 pixeleyewear.com
Combining blue light blocking protection with fashionable frame options, these glasses offer a blue light filtering technology that is virtually clear so it doesn’t distort colors while still filtering over 50 percent of all blue light. They also provide UV protection, eliminate glare, and are smudge and scratch-resistant. It’s easier than ever to protect your eyes while still looking good!
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $166 skinceuticals.com
This powerful serum delivers vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid that help to protect the skin against free radicals in our environment. This combination not only increases the skin’s natural protection, it also brightens, increases firmness, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles leaving you with a more refreshed, even-looking complexion.
Leah Goldblatt is a beauty and fashion writer with a passion for photography and travel. Follow along her journey traveling with her husband in an RV @lifemoretraveled.
