Anti-pollution / blue light

Protect skin from blue light damage and bolster resistance to urban stressors with our range of anti-pollution and blue light defense skincare.
Protect skin from blue light damage and bolster resistance to urban stressors with our range of anti-pollution and blue light defense skincare. ... read more

The Best Anti Pollution Skincare Products By African Botanics

Anti-pollution and blue light skincare products are your skin’s first line of defense against the aggressors of your environment, inside and outside. 

Shop our collection of results focused formulas to neutralize the effects of pollution and blue light. Cloak your skin with a dynamic skin barrier of vitamins, barrier boosting actives and other nourishing ingredients.  

Double-duty protection 

Collectively, our range works double-duty, guarding against both blue light and pollution to:

  • Boost antioxidant protection
  • Deliver firmer, more radiant skin
  • Hydrate and purify
  • Encourage a resilient skin barrier 
  • Stimulate new blood flow to the surface of the skin.
  • Smooth and plump fine lines 

Some of our best anti pollution skincare products and blue light defense formulas include:

Vita C Corrector: Marine Blue Micro-algae, Resurrection Plant, Vitamin E, and Marula Oil join 20% Vitamin C concentration is this powerful serum booster to ramp up antioxidant protection while targeting aging signs, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It accelerates cellular renewal, revealing luminous and radiant skin.

Baobab Clay Oxygenating Cleanser: The perfect anti-pollution and anti blue light skincare cleanser for those frequently exposed to urban stress, harsh and dry climates, pollution, or who travel often.

Infusion: This hybrid essence meets micro-serum is driven by an age-defying regenerating matrix of molecular and biotech actives to improve texture, deeply revitalize skin and form a dynamic skin barrier.

Lucent Pearl Booster: Actives and antioxidants impart luminosity while combating the adverse effects of pollution and blue light damage.

Nutritive Molecule Serum: The best blue light skincare offers high levels of antioxidant protection. This protective, rejuvenating serum is enriched with 3 types of Vitamin C.

How blue light and pollution damage the skin 

Blue light, also known as high-energy visible (HEV) light, and pollution are the silent assailants wreaking visible havoc on the skin’s health. These stressors trigger free radical activity, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. 

Signs of blue light damage and pollution can include:

Hyperpigmentation: Exposure to blue light and pollution spike melanin production, which can result in dark spots on the skin.

Premature aging: Free radicals damage the skin's collagen and elastin fibers in turn accelerating signs of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.

Inflammation: The inflammation caused by these aggressors can result in redness, irritation, and a lackluster complexion. 

Acne: Pollution can clog pores, aggravate acne, and cause congestion. 

If you spend time in front of digital devices, there is a place for blue light protection in your skincare routine. 

Shop anti blue light skincare online at African Botanics

Shop African Botanics' blue light defense skincare and anti-pollution solutions online today. Our products are not tested on animals. African Botanics is a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly brand.

FAQs

How Does Blue Light Affect Skincare?

Blue light, also known as high-energy visible (HEV) light, can damage the skin by triggering free radical activity. This leads to oxidative stress and inflammation. Prolonged exposure can result in hyperpigmentation and accelerate the signs of premature aging by destroying collagen and elastin fibers. This leads to wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging. In addition, it can amplify redness, irritation, and result in a lackluster complexion.

Does The Average Person Need Anti Pollution Skincare?

If you live in an urban area, yes. With increasing levels of pollution the skin becomes more vulnerable to damage. Anti-pollution skincare helps in neutralizing the harmful effects of continual exposure to nan-particles of pollution and supports skin in maintaining a resilient barrier and radiant glow. 

Do Blue Light Defense Skincare Products Really Work?

Yes, blue light defense skincare products are specifically formulated with potent antioxidants and barrier-boosting actives to curb the harmful effects of HEV light. 

Our collection contains ingredients like Marine Blue Micro-algae, Vitamin C, and Marula Oil that increase antioxidant protection, targeting signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. The skin barrier is strengthened and more resilient against blue light damage.

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