Is your skin experiencing too much screen time? If you're in front of computer screens or glued to other electronics like most of us, it's time to rethink your sunscreen and protect against blue wavelengths (HEV).

First, what is High-Energy Visible (HEV) Light?

Often referred to as blue light, HEV light is primarily from the sun, but it's also emitted by our smartphone, tablets and laptop screens. You've been taught the damage UV rays can do, but you've probably given little thought to your iPhone aging your skin.

Studies suggest both UV rays from the sun and blue light can cause skin damage and photo-aging, including wrinkles, worsening skin laxity, and hyperpigmentation. The effect blue light has on our skin is in the early stages of research, but early evidence seems to suggest it has the potential to be damaging.

Many skin care companies are working feverishly to add HEV blockers to their sunscreens so they serve double duty and prevent skin cancer, wrinkling and brown spots, but ZO Skin Health is ahead of this curve, actually for the last six years, offering a full line of UV and blue light blocking sunscreens including:

Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30
A staff favorite - this luxurious feeling sunscreen offers triple protection against UVA/UVB, HEV light, and IR-A (infrared rays). It's hard to forget you're applying sunscreen daily - it doubles as a makeup primer with a universal tint that minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Smart Tone Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Prime, protect and prevent skin redness with this SPF. A sheer, self-adjusting tint, designed to match any skin color and tone. For a light bronzed glow, this lightweight feeling sunscreen works to prevent future pigment - wear it alone or under makeup.

Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Post-procedure or just have sensitive skin? Not a problem. Made with fractionated melanin, this SPF protects even the most sensitive skin with a blend of powerful antioxidants to prevent free radical damage in a non-irritating, lightweight formula.

Prevention is key, and sunscreens that block blue light can help protect your skin from future damage. If you spend a lot of time in front of digital devices, a triple-protection sunscreen from ZO Skin Health is a must for exposure to blue light and the sun protection factor you require.