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Is Blue Light Skin Damage a Myth? Talking About Visible Light's Effect on the Skin With Dr. Loretta

Jan 21, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Early UVA Research Story

  • Dr. Loretta started research in 1975 by testing UVA effects on human skin at Harvard.
  • One test led to a burn unit visit, igniting her passion for skin damage studies.
INSIGHT

Pollution's Hidden Skin Damage

  • Pollution causes 22% more age spots and deeper wrinkles in urban dwellers.
  • Indoor pollution levels often exceed outdoor, making indoor skincare protection essential.
INSIGHT

Visible Light Damages Skin More

  • Visible light causes more redness, swelling, and pigmentation than UVA.
  • Devices like phones emit high energy visible (HEV) light, significantly impacting skin indoors.
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