Who remembers this iconic Oscar Selfie? I think we can all agree on this: Getting that perfect photo takes more than just one snap, even extreme selfie-lovers can go up to 100 snaps a day! According to beauty experts, this global selfie phenomenon could actually be speeding up the aging process and can be as bad for skin as sunbathing and smoking.
London cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Simon Zokaie found that the High Energy Visible light (HEV) produced by computers and phones can cause wrinkles, dark spots, bigger pores and new freckles on our skin! Yikes! HEV rays cause heat and inflammation under the skin, slowing down the skin’s ability to heal and protect itself.
And since ceasing all selfies is probably completely unrealistic (and neither is giving up your electronics), there are 2 ways to safeguard your skin: Sunscreen and an anti-aging serum!