Blue Light - the new enemy - Germaine De Capuccini
                     Blue Light 
– the new 
enemy
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Are you regularly exposed to electronic screens, heating, cleaning 
products or simply ‘fresh’ air?
These are the three main types of pollution that damage your skin 
causing it to age prematurely, become sensitive and appear 
dull. In this article, we explain why and provide some simple steps 
to help prevent this damage.
Three types of pollution
Every day our skin is subjected to over 300 sources of pollution. 
These pollutants can be broken down into three main categories 
which have a slightly different effect on the skin.
1. UV & HEV Pollution 
(Blue Light Rays)
Attacks all layers of the skin including 
DNA.
It’s commonly known that UVA and 
UVB rays cause skin damage by 
generating free radicals. However a 
new growing concern is that HEV Light 
(AKA Artificial Blue Light) from 
electronic screens and devices causes 
more damage than these two 
combined. It penetrates all the way 
down the the DNA of the skin cells 
which affects their regeneration and 
starves them of oxygen. Exposure to 
phones, laptops and television 
screens, in turn, causes premature 
lines and wrinkles and the 
skin appears dull, grey or pallid. 
Solution: the cells needs regenerating 
and an oxygen boost.
2. Air Pollution
Attacks the skin’s deeper layers.
Toxic particles from pollutants such 
as smoke, acid and gas in the air are 
20x smaller than our pores meaning 
they can easily penetrate deep into our 
skin. This clogs up the skin’s natural 
hydration process and it’s ability to 
produce collagen.
These toxins also cause the skin to 
appear dull. Gina Baker Germaine de 
Capuccini Skincare Expert explains; “it’s 
like a dirty window – when dirt gets 
stuck on it, natural blue light can no 
longer come through and it therefore 
looks grey. When our skin gets ‘dirty,’ it 
also appears dull or grey in tone and 
the light can no longer reflect out of it.
Solution: the skin needs to be detoxified 
and cleaned.
3. Domestic Pollution
Attacks the skins surface.
Heating, air conditioning, cleaning 
products and other household 
substances sit on the skin’s surface 
causing irritation and drawing out 
moisture which causes 
dehydration. They also damage the 
stratum corneum (skins protective 
barrier) which in turn allows the 
other pollution types to penetrate 
the skin more easily and makes the 
skin more sensitive – it’s a vicious 
circle.
Solution: strengthen the skin’s 
barrier function.
How to protect & repair the 
skin from pollution damage
Protect the skin
The best form of of attack is a good 
defence! Use a high factor SPF 
cream. Look for a light protective 
cream specifically designed for 
daily use on top of your 
moisturiser. This will offer much 
more effective, stronger and 
reliable protection. 
Try Tinted CC Skin Perfection Crea
m SPF30
Clean the skin
Cleansing morning and evening will 
help to get rid of the dirt or 
pollution on the skin’s surface. 
We’d also highly recommend 
weekly exfoliation with a gentle 
enzyme powder to effectively 
remove more stubborn pollutants 
that are lodged on the skin.
Try Silky Scrub Enzyme Powder
Oxygenate & 
detoxify the skin
We know HEV and UV light starves 
the cells of oxygen, therefore it 
needs to be replaced – it’s 
essential for maintaining younger 
and healthier skin. Oxygen can be 
contained within skincare products 
but it must be stabilised in order to 
do so. Make sure the ingredient is 
“encapsulated” to be sure its going 
to enter the skin effectively and 
work to detoxify the cells.
Try 02 Oxygenating Cream
Repair the skin
Repairing the skin’s barrier function (stratum cornemn) provides a 
long term solution to pollution damage and sensitivity from 
irritating toxic particles. Products containing Niacinamide are a 
great place to start as it increases the production of ceramides 
which in turn strengthens the skin’s barrier function. Avoid products 
that contain astringents like alcohol, sulphates and witch hazel. 
These harsh ingredients strip the skin of its natural moisturiser 
which weakens it.
Try 1st Essence Active Defence Serum
Or call us on 1300 
432 100 – we’re 
here to help you.
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