How to Protect Your Skin From Visible Light | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

There's been increasing talk about how visible light (especially blue light) from phones and computer screens could potential hurt your skin and cause wrinkles and aging.
But is visible light worth worrying about, or is it just marketing hype? This is a big topic so I'm going to talk about it over two videos!
In this installment we're going to talk about the sort of skin damage visible light causes, and how you can protect your skin from it.
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[@RubenWhitter]

Just gunna lock myself in a closet to protect my skin

[@gloriaxx]

At this point😩😭🥲

[@Sriharshadegala]

😂

[@Bia0b]

😂😂😂

[@LukeS145]

I recommend for anyone that is concerned regarding LED light therapy after watching this to refer to Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57. Edit: I have commented this on multiple peoples comments in hope this helps. As I was really concerned after watching this video. I’d be interested to Lab Muffin Beauty Sciences studies in comparison to the studies that Dr Dray presents. It would be baffling if dermatologists were using LED light therapy that was actually harming people, however according to Dr Dray this is not true due to the amount of exposure you receive from these treatments.

[@joshperezification]

THE ONLY PERSON WHO SATISFIES MY VERY EXTRA SKIN CONCERNS! Thanks for the generous information ☺️☺️☺️

[@ameryssatafoya5450]

Okayyy Lab muffin beauty science is QUEEN! I love how knowledgeable you are! You're so beautiful and so smart and I love all your videos. As a microbiologist/Esthetician I have been inspired to finally create my own channel after years of wanting to do this. Thank you for making another amazing video and talking about protecting our skin from visible light. You are goals!

[@Dancerma]

So true! Love her!

[@ameryssatafoya5450]

Dancerma0987 right? she's the best!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad to hear that! Make sure you send me a link to your first video when it comes up! ❤️

[@angiehenandez8744]

Yes! She is queen!!!!

[@ameryssatafoya5450]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science oh my gosh! Of course!!! 😊 Here's my link. kzbin.info/door/laxqTX3GmvCSSbB2RkZT2Q

[@abr3703]

I love u so much. I want to just listen to u all day, like I feel like I'm so much smarter while watching ur videos

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Awwww thank you! ❤️

[@kittendivine1]

Thanks for this video! I want to learn so much about this! It's so confusing to read conflicting statements. First, I considered LED skin therapy and I read that infrared and red were supposed to be rejuvenating, green decreasing pigmentation and blue killing acne bacteria. And then I read all those lights were harmful to skin and ageing! Aargh! Apparently it's a complicated subject. I would like to know specifically your recommendations regarding LED light therapies. I love your science based approach! I wish everyone would be like that and not just post stuff on the internet that they heard or read somewhere as if it were truth...or to sell something..

[@lunadi11]

kittendivine1 labmuffin can you answer these LED light therapy questions, please? There are so many people wanting to know

[@mayaluiolainen3729]

I have the same question about LED therapy💜

[@LukeS145]

kittendivine1 I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@philliph3330]

I have this query to, I want to have a course of ipl light treatment but now I'm worried ill be creating problems for the future

[@HT-pl8du]

@@philliph3330 if u guys are till curious lab muffin has a video on red ligt therapy

[@evanollalopez2033]

Oh, that was really interesting. The other day I was watching TV and Estee Lauder (an advertising) talked about an eye contour cream that protects from blue light. Then, I go to the Internet and I just found blue light related to phones and tablets. And they do not talk about the relation between that and my skin. Thank you so much! I think your channel should be discovered by more peopple. You are really good!!

[@Quarter_Turn]

Another outstanding video, as always! I feel like Michelle's videos are some of the most consistently excellent of all the channels I follow. Every time I see a LabMuffin video pop up in my subscription feed, I know I'm going to learn something new and interesting. Thanks for everything you do!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@mo5930]

omgggg thank u so much for breaking down all of these studies for us!!! youve taught me so much about skincare

[@vizk7352]

Even though I’m a literature student I have a soft spot for science. Love your videos. ♥️

[@gardeniainbloom812]

Thank you so much for this. I have long suspected that visible light was responsible for most of the hyperpigmentation we see on dark skin.

[@susanneflora3133]

Cliffhanger! 😩 I have been wondering if lightbulb/fluorescent light might damage my skin lately (or my eyes). Could you cover this topic also? I have an amazing/horrifying 😂 magnifying mirror with an integrated circular fluorscent light in that I love to inspect every pore and stray brow hair in 😂

[@Palladiumavoid]

VISIBLE LIGHT DOES NOT CAUSE DAMAGE IF SO ITS THE EYES IT DAMAGES. LEARN TO TRUST CREDUBLE SOURCES

[@HanaAirisu]

So, if I understand it correctly: -There are a few spectrums of light: infra red, visible light, UVA, UVB, UVC. -The shorter the wave lenghts, the more energy they generate, a.k.a the stronger and more harmful they are. -Blue light falls into the visible light spectrum and can potentially be harmful, because a small study has shown that it causes hyperpigmentation / melasma in people with darker skin. More reseach is still needed. -To protect against blue light you need a product with iron-oxide; most sunscreens do not contain this chemical.

[@victoriaemmanuel5752]

Thanks for the explicit explanation

[@fefemyluv]

SO well articulated!

[@thtran830]

I'm kind of confused now. Because I use a LED Mask by Neutrogena. It says blue light (415nm) has anti bacterial properties - it is recommended to use it when you have light acne. And red light (633nm) can increase the process of wound healing (according to a NASA study) and collagen production which is anti aging. Now you say those lights can hurt our skin. I feel like I got tricked by the marketing again. Thanks for your informative video!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's blue and violet light that's the concern, not red, and the main issue is pigment. It's worth remembering that acne also causes pigment and inflammation!

[@LukeS145]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science Renzokuken I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57. But it would be great to hear your thoughts on the studies she presented :)

[@nataaaaalieabcnj]

Love this video! It's so in depth and you explain all the aspects you talk about, rather than just saying "oh it's bad" and leaving it be. Thank you!!!!

[@jrmint2]

Thank you! is there new research on blue light and protection in 5 years yet! Love all you do!

[@kittendivine1]

PS: human skin appears to be capable of generating serotonin in reaction to light exposure (not clear to me what wavelength(s) though), so I'm a bit worried about that if I would wear hats and cover my skin all the time. Also a little bit of light diagonally into the eyes is important to prevent the winter blues (also because of serotonin?). So I wouldn't wear sunglasses all day, unless it's really sunny. Of course I don't want to damage my eyes or my skin, it seems that a little bit (as with UV for vit.D) is necessary and a lot of it is harmful.

[@Call-me-Al]

Like often, it is the dose makes the poison. Like how you'd die without oxidants in your body, but too many is really bad for you which is why antioxidants got popular.

[@vigsrk8454]

Cant wait for the screen-light video, thank you! Love your blog and this channel :)

[@pencilfriendpaperscribbler6032]

Have warm fuzzy feeling now. Not sure Texas deserves...never mind, still basking in the glow of satisfaction that comes from hearing the units in joules. Also like your lipstick!

[@Poemi10304]

For once, I’m glad for my lack of melanin! Looking forward to the next video!

[@HyperSpify]

Yeah, I wish I didn't have so much..

[@DANGJOS]

​@@HyperSpify Why, the UV damage is worse, and there are ways she mentioned to mitigate the free radical damage.

[@bernadetteleach372]

Wow, 30 minutes of mid afternoon light in Texas can cause pigmentation! That's a very helpful example.👒

[@NikkiRaven]

Love the hair! Thank you for the video!

[@chateau7]

This was so informative! Thank you for taking all of the time to put this together! Could you include some of your favorite products in the SHOW MORE part above?

[@missgraceemma]

Hi Michelle! Thank you for all your thorough research and for presenting it in such an easily digestible way! How do you feel about blue light therapy in relation to this topic, like in the Neutrogena light therapy acne mask?

[@lauraenright5412]

Very interesting! Thanks Michelle!

I'm left with so many questions. So is sunscreen completely useless? If not, which is better chemical or mineral? Do I have to wear it inside the house if it doesn't protect against visible light? Do I have to reapply it? What do sunscreens even really protect against? Do clothes really block all wavelengths of light? Do I have to live my life in a coffin?

[@sadknowledgeworker]

TL; DR: Sunscreen is a must for protecting your skin against invisible UV light, choose one that you like and want to reapply often and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Blue and violet light are less damaging than UV light, especially if your skin tone is light and you aren't prone to pigmentation issues; use antioxidants and don't go sunbathing. Sunscreen is super useful in protecting against UV light, which the human eye can't see. If the sunscreen is well formulated, it doesn't matter which type you pick as long as it doesn't cause irritation and as long as you can reapply it often and liberally. Whether you wear sunscreen inside your home depends on several factors: how concerned you are about skin aging and photo damage, how much direct sunlight you have in your home, how prone to pigmentation your skin is, your personal preferences, etc. As stated in the video, blue and violet light can cause damage even though they're not UV light and they're visible to the human eye, but the damage won't be as significant compared to that caused by UV light. Your best bet in fighting blue and violet light, provided that that's something you want to do, would be to use antioxidants in your skin care and avoid excessive exposure to sunlight (the latter part is also general advice for avoiding UV light, too). Living in a coffin has never been a viable option for me, but YMMV. And clothes don't protect that well against UV light - they have a very low SPF, higher if the fabric is densely woven and thick, but there are clothes available with UVF of 30-50. I'm not sure whether clothes protect against visible light, too, my guess would be that they do if the fabric is thick enough, but I currently have no idea how UV-protective clothing is made and whether it's effective against blue and violet light as well.

[@hannaperney5676]

Thank you very much for this video. Ans what about LED Mask ?

[@LukeS145]

hanna perney I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@ofthebeanvariety]

Yay!! Love your videos. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SparksJuicy]

Can you make a video on those types of skin pigmentation?

[@johnnyt9884]

So what are the common sources of UV and visible light to look out for in everyday life, besides the sun?

[@mariac.delgado6780]

Hi Michell, I like a lot your videos full of serious scientific information, your personality and your voice are so sweet, I'm waiting for your next video, "very interesting topic", btw, as always.Thank you and loves😘

[@NationalParkRider]

Very informative and thanks for sharing. Do you think a blue colored helmet visor would be more effective in blocking harmful sunrays than say a golden or black colored visors?

[@heathleone8049]

Haha sometimes I feel like I should just live in a lightless cave with all of the types of light that cause damage 😂. UVA1 and 2, UVB, IR, X-ray and all that is fine, but now visible haha.

[@angyeliz]

Cliffhanger!? I always learn so much from you and I do live in Texas so got your point lol

[@enenenene0989]

Bravo! 👏 this is so smart

[@_kirb_]

Wait, if I change the color of the screen to warmer, will that be a lot better for my skin?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I'll be talking about phone screens in the next video, hopefully coming out next week! 😉

[@catarinaf3261]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science Nice! Thank you!!

[@user-dy1nn1uh3p]

Hello, may I know what's the name/title of your background music in 0:31 please?

[@teteworld8353]

I use sunscreen regularly yet I still got dark spots 😭😭😭 Visible light might be the cause 😔

[@sophiekaychan251]

What about those hand held devices that emit blue light for like anti inflammation, such as the one from Skin Inc.

[@LukeS145]

Sophie Kay Chan I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@Dmongreeneyes]

Her voice is so lovely, I'm assuming that she's a New Zealander?

[@ye23.]

Australian!

[@Dmongreeneyes]

Yeah I eventually got the memo lol

[@thatsfunny2051]

"The electromagnetic spectrum is just a name..."

[@jennasurname9123]

Hi Labmuffin. I would love to see a video where you analyse the claims/benefits/negative effects of devices that use near infrared radiation such as the Currentbody red light and infrared mask. I would not be at all surprised if the claims about generating collagen in the skin are bogus or exaggerated, but beyond wasting money on a potentially ineffective product, I am more concerned that it could actually damage skin and cause premature ageing. Numerous studies have shown that infrared radiation can indeed damage and age skin as well as muscle and bone. However, I am not a scientist and it's hard to work out from the available information whether this means the level of IR in home use devices would also be damaging - especially with long term use. The currentbody product is FDA approved, which suggests that is safe in a certain respect, but this may only mean that the device won't burn or electrocute you and says nothing about the long term effect on skin damage - which probably hasn't been studied for such devices! Thanks for your amazing videos :).

[@evanthiakrassa9197]

Hey, can you do a video o LED masks??? I don't get how they could benefit your skin ( especially blue light that is typically recommended for acne)

[@ASMRSoniaSoothes]

What about LED Light therapy then !??!?!

[@meganfc7094]

If I am honest, I do not even use LED at home devices. I worry they cause long term damage

[@ari-jv]

Can i mix iron oxide w my sunscreen

[@ikristinaany]

Same question

[@hiyouseemcool]

does this mean that red light therapy devices are dangerous?

[@ellenc9699]

Just switched my phone to night mode now

[@abaa8246]

Does tube light 💡 also cause skin damage ?🤯

[@sia7001]

Blue light is also used for beauty treatments. Are beauty clinics actually doing more bad than good?

[@LukeS145]

Little Zia I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@sia7001]

@@LukeS145 thank you!

[@notfortunesfool5197]

Yes Michelle nice vid. And you do make it sound as if sunscreen is ultimately useless; protect against the UV, but the visible light will get you all the same. 🤷‍♀️ Since I'm not a mushroom, I'm depressed! 🤣

[@DANGJOS]

@Lab Muffin Beauty Science I'm a bit puzzled. I've read that melanin has antioxidant effects in the skin, which helps it protect the skin from free radicals created by UVA. I've also read that antioxidants can also behave as pro-oxidants though, so maybe that's it. Do they know for sure that it's extra free radical damage in dark skinned individuals, or could it just be that darker skinned individuals naturally tan more deeply?

[@CamilaSaurus]

Hi! Does this still stand 3 years later?

[@jenniferzhang2255]

What about LED light therapy such as blue or red LED light omitting machines or masks? Also why is infrared light used in saunas if it can also cause skin damage (I thought infra was meant to heal tissues/stimulate collagen not the other way round) Thank you x

[@LukeS145]

Jennifer Zhang I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@julinavarrete87]

What about light therapy? Or light skin mask?

[@jnscleaning3353]

Hi Juliana .. I used a light therapy device called the Bioptron on my face and it has totally destroyed my skin. I now have no barrier ... It caused me to have a fungal outbreak... so I am guessing it destroyed the balance of flora on my skin.. I cant even use a basic moisturiser as it causes inflammation. not to mention I used to have lovely plump apples in my cheeks in fact people used to ask me if I had my cheeks done. they are gone :( so it has destroyed the collagen in my skin. Please anyone thinking about light therapy ... think again ..do your homework . If only I knew then what I know now I would never of gone near light treatment.. .. Bioptron is visible light not led .. but I would be very weary .. They tell you anything to sell a product. Hope this was helpful.

[@LukeS145]

Juliana Navarrete I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@LukeS145]

Jane Smith I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@HiSisodia]

Blue light damaging skin. But , I what if we turned on the grey scale feature on mobile phones. At that time when the mobile phones display turned black and white. It damaged skin. Also , I have little red and yellow oxide in my sunscreen. Can it should help me protect myself from blue light. Kindly reply 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@shejar]

What sunscreen are you using 😛

[@brujaphoenix]

Thank you for this. I have a question: is the visible light present indoors too? I know that UVB get filtered by glass windows but what about visible light? Thank you very much.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Visible light is visible so you can see it with your eyes! If light is coming through your window, that's visible light coming in.

[@brujaphoenix]

Thank you, I thought it might have not been that straightforward. xxx

[@catarinaf3261]

BTW, UVA goes through window glass, so it damages your skin if you're in your car, home, office, etc.

[@brujaphoenix]

I know, which is why I mentioned UVB and not UVA.

[@Zantetsukens]

How does light therapy fit into all of this?

[@LukeS145]

Renzokuken I recommend to watch Dr Dray’s video - ‘LED Light Therapy: Blue Light Acne Treatment, Red Light Rejuvenation’ She thankfully clears this up at 10:57.

[@FarahPiper]

Sorry I didn't see the answer to the problem

[@maryannviccortes1766]

*clicks right away*

[@__R__S__]

What about UVC? I‘ve never seen an SPF that protects from UVC.

[@DANGJOS]

UVC is practically non-existent

[@leighmeyers9870]

❤️🎉Yay science! 🎉❤️

[@MeiziVu]

So dark skin gets more damaged??

[@DANGJOS]

From what she was saying, it seems that is the case for visible light, but for UV, dark skin is much less damaged, and UV is the bigger threat.

[@MeiziVu]

Loooove!!

[@dg7438]

Notice how she's doesn't heart/reply to comments regarding LED light therapy? Strange

[@rqsafa]

what

[@impassionskin]

~CLIFFHANGER~

[@raulbeienheimer]

Oh gosh. Let's stop having a life altogether

[@sparklejewels]

Really annoying music for the titles please don’t use it

[@BmoreBetterNOW]

This should be the LEAST of your worries. Where is your soul going after you die? Do you know who God is? Are you mentally healthy, …

[@pearcat08]

Ah yes, let's completely ignore our physical health and wellbeing in a favor of an unevidenced assertion about an afterlife and a god. /s Seriously, even if you believe that nonsense, do you not think your god would want you to honor the life and body he gave you by taking care of it and yourself? What on earth is wrong with looking after yourself in every way, including your skin? You do realize that people can give attention to more than one thing at a time, right? Like physical AND mental wellness? In any event, your comment is pointless and entirely irrelevant. The rest of us are here trying to learn about the real world.