RED ALERT FOR BLUE LIGHT!Back

Over the last five or so years, digital devices have been made using LEDs (light emitting diodes) which give out significantly more blue light than previous technology.  Recent studies have shown that blue light is potentially damaging to the human eye because it penetrates the structures of the eyes more intensely than ordinary white light, and this could lead to retina damage in the future.  Blue light can also cause skin damage and ageing, and is almost as harmful as overexposure to the sun.

This is something to which we need to pay attention, given that most of us, of whatever age, spend more time than ever before viewing some sort of digital computer screen,, whether it's a smartphone or tablet.  

Those most at risk are children, who sometimes view for up to ten hours per day, and whose eyes are delicate and still developing.  Even children as young as two years are playing with tablets for many hours a day.  It is fair to say that within the profession, opinions differ as to the severity of the blue light threat, but isn't it better to be safe rather than sorry?

Tropic Skin Care's award-winning Correcting Cream Concealer, with an SPF of 35 is the the perfect solution to help preserve your skin and battle the blue light onslaught.  With 100% natural ingredients, it offers long lasting, flawless coverage to help protect you from techology blue light and premature aging.  Cost is £22.

In addition, Tropic have the Pure Effects Beauty Booster cream, also with all natural ingredients including aloe vera, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosemary and honeysuckle, at £22 for 30 ml.