The damage visible and infrared light can do to our skin has been revealed for the first time in new research by scientists at Newcastle University, UK.
The detrimental effects of exposure to the sun’s rays are well documented, and the main aim of sunscreens is to protect the skin against dangerous ultraviolet radiation (UV).
However, experts at Newcastle University have now scientifically proven that UV rays are not the only type that can penetrate deep into the skin, as visible and infared light can also harm our skin’s cells.
The study, published online today in The FASEB Journal, reveals that the deeper dermal layer of the skin is damaged by UV, visible and infared light and that it may be beneficial for anti-ageing to protect our s...
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