Skincare For UV, Blue Light and Pollution Protection
Tech neck, dry strained eyes, and headaches, are all a common side effects of spending all day in front of a screen. But did you know your skin is also affected by the blue light emitted from your screens and for many, blue light may worsen redness and hyperpigmentation, basically an overall inducing oxidative stress leading to inflammation and collagen breakdown.
Aside from SPF—which you should be wearing both inside and outside every single day for UVA and UVB protection—there are a plenty of innovative products that protect your skin from blue light, pollution and stressors.
So, here is how to shield your skin from external aggressors in New Zealand.
This is the gold standard of vitamin C serums. With a whopping 41 percent (!) of vitamin C and ferulic acid, this powerful elixir results in firmer, more radiant skin.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Veil SPF 30 (Soft Radiance)
Expect pearlescent, more youthful-looking skin thanks to cacao extract, which protects against HEV light damage and stimulates new blood flow to the surface the skin.
Formulated with cocoa peptides and flower extract, easily fit Chantecaille’s blue light-focused serum into your skincare line-up as it is made for every skin type. Added bonus: this serum prevents ageing by increasing the skin’s hyaluronic acid production.
There’s a reason this SPF is a dermatologist-favourite: the lightweight formula boasts hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, and niacinamide and is suitable for acne-prone skin. There is evidence to suggest that tinted sunscreens tend to block more visible light than non-tinted sunscreens. Inactive ingredients in tinted sunscreens — such as iron oxide — and active ingredients — such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide — will block more visible light than chemical sunscreens.
A hydrating facial mist to help protect skin against premature ageing caused by environmental pollution. This light and refreshing formula creates a shield that prohibits pollutant metals and gases from penetrating the skin, whilst providing extra hydration. With daily use, the skin’s natural defence against oxidative damage is strengthened. Once applied it provides up to six hours of sustained protection.
Apot.Care ANTI-POLLUTION Jelly Cleanser
A vegan, anti-pollution jelly cleanser that refreshes skin and removes all traces of makeup. It is gentle enough for daily use, and forms a light lather upon contact with water.
Sea water: provides the perfect balance of minerals, stimulates cell metabolism and restores skin's energy.
Seaweed: offers detoxifying and anti-pollution properties, helps to stimulate microcirculation and drain toxins out of the skin.
Sea fennel: is anti-inflammatory and regenerates skin cells and boosts skin's vital functions.
It has a high concentrate of iron oxides and artemia salina, which is a plankton extract known to increase skin’s resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress.