Since the creation of the world, man and his environment have evolved to this day. It is that time does not stop and everything is going very fast. The man was discovering little by little his surroundings and was building along with curiosity and knowledge, always looking for automation, simplicity; after thousands of years we have a technology that allows us to see and access any type of information anywhere in the world. No doubt technology has brought benefits, but like everything else, it also has negative effects, especially on the skin, get to know them.
In this sense, we must start from the origin of the term, since it is composed of two Greek words that are “tekne” that refers to technique, art and “lodge”, which is translated as skill, that is, that is it speaks of skill of something or on something. Without a doubt, technology has been very helpful in many aspects. However, it is necessary to see both sides of the coin in the most possible objective way.
In 1829 Jacob Bigelow defined technology as: “… principles, processes and nomenclatures of the most famous arts, particularly those that involve applications of science, and that can be considered useful”.
Even the term has evolved since then, but in the eagerness to automate and simplify most of the tasks of human beings, we do not think about the effects and consequences generated by its use, especially for health. The skin, for example, is the most extensive organ of the body, since it represents the entire outer layer of the body and which is exposed daily to the surrounding environment.
In addition to dealing with pollution, radiation and others; now it must also consider the incidence of technology in it. According to information shared by plastic surgeon Michael Prager, “thousands of women around the world often spend long hours in front of a computer, cell phone, tablet and many other electronic devices, so they are victims of a new aesthetic phenomenon which is called “computer face”.
This phenomenon is a condition in which lines of expression and premature wrinkles can appear on the face, due to exposure to a computer screen for more than six hours.The waves of blue light that electrical devices emit, generate a large amount of energy, which can be harmful to the eyes, the head and the skin, and may cause headaches, migraines or even myopia.
Therefore, it is necessary to take certain precautions to protect the skin, as well as applying creams and masks, so take into account the following recommendations: Avoid overexposure as much as possible; lower the brightness of your screens; wear anti-glare glasses when working with any of the devices. These will help reduce the brightness and filter the most harmful light. Also, use a program to have your computer automatically reduce the blue light when the monitor temperature changes.
Similarly, do not completely avoid the blue light, since according to some experts such as Gualino, “it is part of our daily life cycles. You should avoid overexposure and protect yourself, as we do with ultraviolet rays. You can also apply daily a cream that contains antioxidants to fight with free radicals. Another way to take care of yourself is to consume foods that contain vitamin C, since these can remain up to 72 hours in the skin once they are consumed, so they help prevent damage caused by lightning.
However, it is also advisable to use hands-free and prevent your device from having direct contact with the skin, because although the screen darkens during the call, the device emits a strong heat that in turn activates the melanin production of the skin. Fortunately, products to protect the skin from this type of radiation are coming onto the market.
Finally, if your equipment is obsolete, it is when you have to be more careful, since this type of equipment emits ultraviolet radiation. The most important thing is that people are informed and take the necessary precautions to protect their skin and counteract the harmful effects on it and the rest of the body.
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