Blue light sunscreen is designed specifically to reduce blue light exposure from screens. These sunscreens contain iron oxide, an ingredient that’s especially potent at blocking blue light.
Demand for this product category is increasing mainly due to growing awareness of blue light’s impact on the skin.
In fact, a survey by Unilever found that 36% of Americans are aware that blue light exposure from screens can negatively impact skin health.
What’s Next
Blue light sunscreen is part of the Blue Light Skincare meta trend.
Searches for “blue light skincare” have increased by 1.5x over the last five years. And we’re seeing growing demand for products that prevent blue light’s potential damage to the skin.
Examples of trending blue light related products include blue light moisturizers, blue light serums, and blue light screen protectors.