Due to our enhanced insight, we care more about our health, the benefits and risks of the products we are applying on skin, which are supposedly protecting our skin.
Why More People Are Demanding HEV Protection?
Modern customers are demanding HEV protection because they are aware of the negative results it may leave on the skin, which can get severe over time. Customers are primarily more inclined towards sunscreens that protect from UV rays along with HEV light.
What Is HEV Light?
High-energy visible (HEV) light is present in the blue band of the visible sunlight, as well as in gadget displays such as televisions, mobiles, tablets, and more. The light has a high energy level that gives it its name, High Energy Visible Light.
HEV light traits are different than UV rays. Our exposure to the sun may be for a limited time, but we cannot avoid screen time for as long as it may be.
Why We Need Protection From HEV Light?
You may not feel that HEV light is causing direct sunburns like UV rays, but it pierces the dermis layer of the skin more deeply and causes-
Premature skin aging: because HEV light penetrates deeply into the skin, it gradually speeds up aging, leaving the skin loose and sagging over time.
Hyperpigmentation: exposure to HEV light overstimulates melanin production, contributing to dark spots, uneven skin tone, and more.
Oxidative stress and damage: the HEV light creates free radicals that break down collagen and also depletes the skin’s natural defenders, like vitamin C & E, which give the skin that plump, youthful appearance.
How Traditional Sunscreens Work Against HEV Light?
Traditional sunscreens, whether they are physical or chemical, face formulation challenges when it comes to creating a barrier from high-energy visible light. The ingredient list and contents present in it give minimal protection against it. Even reapplying every few hours cannot create a strong enough barrier. Traditional sunscreens focus more on shielding the skin from UV rays. They either absorb, reflect, or scatter UV radiation and prevent it from piercing the skin. While they provide an effective barrier against UV rays, they offer limited protection from HEV light.
How Can You Protect Your Skin From HEV Light
To gain ultimate protection from HEV light, choose mineral sunscreens that are rich in formula. The ingredients that offer the utmost barrier against HEV light are-
Iron oxide paired with Zinc oxide: Sunscreens that carry iron oxide and zinc oxide, such as Vizor Zinc Oxide, this composition can absorb and scatter HEV light and shield the skin. They offer protection against both UV rays and HEV light.
Antioxidants: Also, if the sunscreen includes antioxidants like vitamin C and E, it blocks free radicals and protects the skin barrier against everyday stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEV light safe?
No, HEV light is not safe as it creeps into the skin deeply and causes skin aging, hyperpigmentation, oxidative stress, and damage.
Is HEV light the same as blue light?
Yes, high-energy light is the same as the blue light that is present in the sunlight, and also in screens of digital gadgets such as tablets, smartphones, and so on.
How to protect skin from HEV?
You can protect your skin from HEV light by applying a mineral-based sunscreen rich in minerals such as iron oxide, paired with zinc oxide and antioxidants like vitamin C and E.
What is high-energy light?
High-energy light is the same as blue light present in both digital screens and sunlight.
Does visible light have high energy?
Yes, visible light does contain moderate to high energy, which can damage the skin barrier.
Is blue light worse than UV light?
Both UV light and HEV light can have significant and severe implications on the skin since UV rays primarily cause sunburns and skin cancer, while HEV light penetrates deep into the skin and causes issues like skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and oxidative stress.
Does HEV light damage skin?
Yes, HEV light damages the skin severely, and the damage can be seen over time as it seeps deep into the skin.
High-energy visible light can cause significant damage to our skin barrier. And it is essential to understand its consequences and learn how to protect our skin against it. The blend of ingredients like iron oxide, zinc oxide, and antioxidants has become a skincare essential.
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