The blue light from your computers and smart phones could cause premature ageing
How much time do we spend looking at our gadgets every day? A lot. According to a 2019 global study by marketing group We Are Social, Singaporeans typically spend an average of seven hours and two minutes on the Internet, and an additional two hours and eight minutes on social media.
And with most of us working from home now (and not going out), that number will no doubt increase. Which means a higher exposure to blue light emitted by computer and mobile phone screens.
And in case you didn’t know, this blue light not only puts a strain on our eyes but also on our skin – and prolonged exposure can damage skin, causing premature ageing and hyper-pigmentation.
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