Skinemies

UV RAYS

UV radiation is a type of energy produced by the sun that our senses cannot detect so we won’t be able to notice any skin damage until it has been done.
Some UV exposure is necessary to obtain Vitamin D which helps us stay healthy. Staying under the sun for prolonged times can cause UV damage, such as sunburns, premature aging, and skin cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, there are two main types of UV rays:

• UVA rays: Ages skin cells and damages their DNA.
• UVB rays: Damages skin cells and their DNA directly, these are the main causes of sunburns.

BLUE LIGHT 

Blue light, also known as HEV light, contains the highest amount of energy of the visible light spectrum. Approximately one-third of all visible light is considered blue light.

Most of it comes from sunlight, but digital devices, like computers, TV’s and smartphones, also emanate blue light. The issue is that this light is held closer to our faces.

Blue light promotes oxidative stress through the acceleration of free radicals on the skin. This can contribute to skin aging.

Since blue light has the capacity of penetrating deeper layers of our skin, it can reach where our collagen and elastin are found. Protecting our skin from the broad spectrum with SPF and feeding it with antioxidants can help prevent skin damage.

SWEAT

Sweat is great for the skin as it thermoregulates and purifies it from harmful substances, such as bacteria, dirt, oils, and impurities.

On the flip side, some of these impurities are flushed out by sweat and stay on your skin. These are re-absorbed, unbalancing pH levels leading to skin irritation and rashes. During this, other skinemies may find a way into the skin. 

To avoid this kind of damage on the skin, always wash your face before working out, apply sunscreen and cleanse your face shortly after any activity.

AIR POLLUTION

 Air pollutants are contaminated particles found in the environment like hydrocarbons, ozone, and cigarette smoke. These can damage the skin by inducing oxidative stress.

Although our skin acts as a natural barrier against these pollutants, prolonged and repetitive exposure to high levels of these in our active lives may have  negatively profound effects on the skin, such as skin pre-mature aging, pigmentation, acne and skin cancers.

Air Pollution also promotes the depletion of Vitamin E, which nourishes skin, naturally leading to dry skin.

Luckily, we can prevent these negative effects, especially when working-out by wearing sunscreen, cleansing away dirt and impurities at least twice a day and restoring your skin with powerful antioxidants and vitamins.

Protect your face from skinemies with Evereal Skin Care Routine!