These are the 5 Ways blue light is affecting you.

The guy is touching his head and in front of his computer.

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend in front of a computer, cell phone, monitors, lights, etc.?

Surely a great part of your life, in fact, according to the Internet Association MX, Mexicans spend an average of 8 hours and 20 minutes or more on the Internet, which means time in front of the screen.

Although it may seem surprising, 8 hours and 20 minutes are more than the time that many people sleep, which means that we are exposed to different effects that can be caused by contact with blue light.

Electronic devices: computer, cellphone, pen and more.

But first, we tell you:

What is blue light?

This light is part of the spectrum of visible light to the human eye. Its wavelength is between 380nm and 475nm approximately. Depending on these features, there are two types of blue light.

Types of blue light

• Blue-turquoise light plays a role in the body’s biological rhythm and increases learning capacity, performance, and other functions.
• Blue-violet light has a narrow wavelength and is associated with effects that can be harmful to humans.

There are two ways to obtain it, on one hand, natural light comes from the sun’s radiation, but the other through the LED lights of screens and electronic devices.

This last one and its effects is what we will talk about in more depth today, as this light can cause:

1.Dehydration of the skin: it affects the molecules in the deeper layers of the skin responsible for regulating skin hydration, so the cells retain less water, accelerating premature aging. Because of this, the skin must be cared for inside and out. On the outside with protectors and on the inside with sufficient pure water such as that provided by Alxedo ALX1.

Hands is serving a glass of pure water

2. Wrinkles in the skin: Prolonged exposure to blue light alters enzymes resulting in the degradation of collagen and elastin, causing sagging skin, and therefore wrinkles. It is worth mentioning that the stress it causes in the cells can last up to 48 hours after exposure.

3. Tiredness: The continuous use of devices that emit blue light can cause insomnia due to over stimulation of the brain, and by not resting as it should, the body becomes dehydrated.

Woman watching her cellphone and touching her head.

4. Digital eyestrain: This presents symptoms such as eyestrain, eye irritation, dry eyes, headache, tearing, and difficulty focusing, among other problems. In addition to the time people spend exposed to screens, lighting or posture can increase this issue.

Guy touching his eyes and he is in front of his computer.

5. Skin spots: When your skin is exposed to blue light, it stimulates the activation of melanocytes (cells responsible for melanin production, the substance that gives color to the skin). This causes an increase in the amount of melanin in the skin, leading to hyperpigmentation.

So, there you have it, the 5 ways this type of light can affect you. Although using screens is part of your routine, it is essential to protect yourself externally with skin protectors and skin care, disconnection periods, glasses, and internally drinking enough water as Alxedo provides you.

Because at Alxedo, we care about you.

We care about your water.