Ingredient Illuminated: Fresh Water Algae

While being surrounded by technology and screens has its benefits, I imagine you’re reading this blog post on a phone or tablet, recent studies suggest that the light emitted from our phones, laptops and tablets known as Blue Light can be damaging to skin health.

High-energy light (HEV) as it is also known, is everywhere. Our computer screens, fluorescent lighting, LEDs, even the sun and of course our mobile phone. Constantly checking our devices, responding to important emails, and doom scrolling will all contribute to the detrimental effect of blue light on our skin. Studies have shown that being exposed to blue light accelerates the aging process and can cause produces hyperpigmentation and can also upset your circadian rhythm.

Blue light penetrates the skin more deeply than UV rays, reaching the dermis where collagen and elastin are. It generates what we refer to as free radicals, leading to oxidative stress, which can accelerate skin aging by breaking down the much needed collagen and elastin, resulting in wrinkles, loss of firmness, and sagging skin.

Exposure to blue light can stimulate the production of melanin, exacerbating conditions like melasma and age spots, making the skin tone appear uneven. It can also trigger inflammation in the skin, leading to redness and swelling.

It’s important to protect our skin from HEV and we’re proud that our Global Protection Concentrate, Morn to Eve includes a blue light absorbing ingredient. Fresh Water Algae extract. It replenishes skin carotenoids, absorbing high energy visible light whilst also strengthening skin barrier.

This particular type of algae forms a natural carotenoid protective shield when exposed to light, acting as a natural faraday shield. Therefore applying Morn to Eve to your skin will help protect you from oxidative stress and premature ageing caused by blue light. The creamy luxurious texture of Morn to Eve gives you a full on hydration hit as well as the added blue light protection. This moisture booster also contains all three elements of the raspberry plant. Fruit infusion to boost your glow, activated seed oil to hydrate and improve skin resilience and raspberry leaf, rich in polyphenols to help minimise wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.

And what’s more, you can top it up over your make up throughout the day to ensure you’re fully protected. Keep it in your handbag or on your desk for a hydration and protection pick me up!