Whether you’re spending the day sprawled out by the pool or simply venturing out for an afternoon stroll, sunscreen is important for any and all outdoor adventures, regardless of temperature or cloud cover. In certain situations, sun protection should also be worn inside—but more on that later. As a crucial part of your skin care routine, quality is key. Not all sunscreen is created equal and choosing an organic formula, like COOLA, is essential to maintaining healthy, nourished skin. But let’s dive into this topic a little further… Many in the skin care world also recommend that sunscreen be worn inside. Windows only filter UVB rays, but UVA rays still get through2. Not only that, but the blue light emitted from our screens and indoor lighting can also damage the skin. In a 2010 study3, researchers exposed the skin on the lower back of 20 volunteers to the amount of blue light we get from the sun. What they found was that it caused more pigment, redness, and swelling than when the same person’s skin was exposed to equivalent levels of UVA rays. For these reasons, SPF is important in almost any situation. And for even further protection, COOLA’s BlueScreen™ Digital De-Stress™ technology—used in their Sun Silk Drops, Refreshing Water Cream, and Dew Good Illuminating Serum—helps to mitigate the effects of High Energy Visible Light (including blue light from digital devices), as well as infrared light and pollution. Ryan is passionate about holistic health, fitness, and spiritually-centered living. She loves using her knowledge and personal experience to help others improve their well-being. When she’s not working or studying, Ryan can be found traveling to new places, snuggling her dog, or experimenting with gluten free, vegan baking.
