Ingredients that protect your skin against blue light

In the previous blog, I talked about the importance of probiotics and blue light protection, but there are other active ingredients that, if incorporated into your daily routine, can offer an extra layer of protection. I'm talking about the famous antioxidants.

They are the star ingredients that combat free radicals, which are constantly generated due to factors such as pollution, poor sun exposure, lack of rest, and especially exposure to screens and artificial light. These are responsible for cellular stress = accelerates cellular oxidation, premature aging, wrinkles, lack of luminosity, and dark spots.

This is where antioxidants become essential, acting on the skin as a protective shield.

They neutralize free radicals, preventing them from further damaging cellular structures.
They reduce cellular stress, protecting cells and keeping them in better condition for longer.
They protect collagen and elastin, keeping the skin firmer and more elastic.
They improve luminosity and even tone, making the skin look fresher and more radiant.
They strengthen the skin barrier, helping to retain hydration and making it more resistant to external aggressors.
They promote skin repair, accelerating processes like cell regeneration and reducing inflammation.
They increase protection against blue light, neutralizing free radicals generated by prolonged screen exposure, preventing them from damaging skin cells.

They are true allies in your routine, especially if you spend a lot of the day in front of a computer or surrounded by electronic devices.

Below, I'll list several ingredients that are rich in antioxidants and which Attura.Shop products contain them.

The most well-known are:

Vitamin C: Stimulates collagen synthesis, brightens the skin, and combats blemishes and signs of fatigue.
Vitamin E: Protects cell membranes, improves skin elasticity and hydration, and prevents the oxidation of oils in formulas.
Ferulic Acid: Neutralizes free radicals generated by UV radiation and pollution. Additionally, it boosts other antioxidants: when combined with vitamins C and E, it multiplies their effectiveness.

Bio Serum Vita C + E + Ferulic by Herbera.

https://attura.shop/products/bio-serum-vital-c-e-ferulic-hyaluronic-oil-free

Niacinamide or Vitamin B3: Helps to reduce cell damage induced by free radicals, especially those generated by UV radiation, and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in the skin.

Cell renewing cream by Karicia.
https://attura.shop/products/crema-renovadora-celular

But there's a much longer list, such as:

Green Tea Extract: Powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and protective against UV radiation.

Illuminating mist by Novexpert
https://attura.shop/products/bruma-iluminadora-antimanchas

Anti-Oxidant Oil by Sublime Oils.
https://attura.shop/products/aceite-facial-antioxidante-antipolucion

Hibiscus Flower Extract: Rich in organic acids (citric, malic, and tartaric acid) and contains anthocyanins and flavonoids.

Trilogy by Sublime Oils.
https://attura.shop/products/serum-triology

Mexican Agastache: It is rich in flavonoids such as acacetin and tilianin, known for their potent antioxidant activity, helping to protect the skin from oxidative stress and the effects of pollution, combating the visible signs of premature aging.

Ylumina Cream by Sublime Oils.
https://attura.shop/products/crema-ylumina

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus): It is a medicinal mushroom rich in bioactive compounds such as beta-glucans, which possess antioxidant properties, helping to combat premature skin aging by protecting cells against oxidative damage.

Vitality Serum by Dafna’s

https://attura.shop/products/vitality-serum

Ginger Root Extract: Contains bioactive compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and zingerone, which are potent antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.

Unify Serum by Dafna’s
https://attura.shop/products/unify

Centella Asiatica: It is a medicinal plant native to tropical Asia, rich in triterpenes (compounds with bioactives such as asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid) that neutralize free radicals and protect collagen and elastin.

Resilence Serum by Dafna’s
https://attura.shop/products/serum-resilence

Pumpkin Seed Oil: Very rich in different types of vitamins such as vitamin E, vitamin C, Beta-carotenes, and vitamins like B1, B2, B3, or B6, which make it very good for fighting free radicals.

Regenerating cream by Mamita Botanical
https://attura.shop/products/crema-regeneradora

How to follow an ideal routine if I work in an office/in front of screens?

AM:

Antioxidant active ingredients.
Blue light protector (you can reapply with powder throughout the day if you spend many hours in front of screens).
*Link to the blue light blog to learn about protectors and powders*

PM:

Gentle cleansing
Repairing active ingredients (bioretinol / bakuchiol), to counteract the oxidative stress accumulated during the day.

In the previous blog (https://attura.shop/blogs/attura-blog/otono-para-tratar-las-manchas) , I told you about the best cosmetics you can use during these months to combat cellular oxidation and improve skin blemishes.

The result of the combination of: Blue Light Protector + antioxidants.

Improves the appearance of dull skin, providing much more luminosity and vitality.
Improves skin sensitivity and reaction.
Reduces and fades blemishes in 6 to 8 weeks.
In skin prone to melasma, blue light protection makes a noticeable difference.

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