Here’s why you should use sunscreen indoors

Experts say it isn’t just the Sun skin needs protection from

It's a known fact that sunscreen saves your skin from the adverse effects of UV rays. Applying it while stepping out of your house is a must, reported Business Standard. But did you know that you need to do it while staying indoors as well, as recommended by experts?

Technology and harmful radiations from electronic devices have barged into our living and sleeping spaces in a big way. "The increasing digital dependency has exposed our skin to the most harmful of blue rays. Though consumers are well versed with the precautionary measures to protect themselves from the UVA rays, they are unaware about the damaging effects blue light has on their skin and the possible protection available," dermatologist Rashmi Sharma said in a statement.

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She added, "According to the reports, visible blue light is one of the major skin care concerns as it contributes to premature-ageing, including wrinkles, worsening skin laxity and hyper pigmentation. Blue light (also known as high-energy visible light) has the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin compared to UVA rays and trigger damage."

Clearly, you need to take both an indoor and outdoor approach that provides protection to the skin. "Ensure using blue light shields on your digital devices to limit the effect and use sunscreen even when you are indoors," Rashmi suggested.

Dharma Rajput, research and development expert at Organic Harvest said it's advisable to look out for sunscreen with ingredients such as Kaolin clay and aloe vera that remove impurities and give 24/7 protection to your skin. "Use a full tablespoon of organic sunscreen with protection from UVA and UVB rays on your face and reapply every two to three hours even when you are indoors," he said.

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