Modern skin faces modern stress

How Skin & Vine Supports Modern Skin

Beyond traditional environmental factors like sun exposure and pollution, today’s skin is also exposed to high-energy visible light from digital devices, daily environmental stressors, and the cumulative effects of oxidative damage.


THE TRI-DEFENSE SYSTEM

Skin & Vine™ was created to support skin in a screen-driven world through a science-inspired approach we call Tri-Defense™ — a system designed to help support skin against three key stressors associated with modern living.


Digital Exposure

Oxidative Stress

Accelerated Photoaging

Through antioxidant-rich botanicals and carefully selected actives, Skin & Vine™ formulas are designed to help support skin resilience against these modern stressors.



The Tri-Defense Approach

Digital Exposure

In addition to sunlight, skin is exposed daily to visible light emitted from phones, tablets, and computer screens.

Scientific research suggests that high-energy visible light (HEV), commonly known as blue light, may contribute to oxidative stress and pigment changes in skin.

Skin & Vine™ formulas incorporate antioxidant-rich ingredients designed to help support skin against the effects of modern digital environments.

Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals overwhelm the skin’s natural defense systems.

These unstable molecules are generated by environmental exposure, light radiation, and pollution. Over time, oxidative stress can contribute to visible signs of aging such as dullness, uneven tone, and loss of elasticity.

Antioxidants play an essential role in modern skincare by helping neutralize free radicals and support healthier-looking skin.

Accelerated Photoaging

Photoaging refers to the visible aging process influenced by environmental exposure, particularly UV radiation and oxidative stress.

Over time, these stressors can affect collagen structure, elasticity, and overall skin appearance.

Skin & Vine™ formulas are designed to help support skin against these environmental stressors while promoting a smoother, more radiant appearance.

🔬 Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies

Effects of Visible Light on Mechanisms of Skin Photoaging (2022 Review)

Discusses how visible light, including blue light, contributes to photoaging through oxidative stress and cellular damage.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34585779/

Blue Light-Induced Oxidative Stress in Live Skin

Demonstrated that blue light exposure generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which contribute to oxidative stress associated with aging.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28315451/

The Impact of Blue Light and Digital Screens on the Skin (2023 Review)

Concludes that numerous studies show blue light exposure can accelerate aging processes and contribute to hyperpigmentation.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36594795/

Direct and Indirect Effects of Blue Light Exposure on Skin

Review of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evidence showing blue light produces direct and indirect effects on skin including photoaging-related changes.
https://karger.com/spp/article/35/6/305/826941/Direct-and-Indirect-Effects-of-Blue-Light-Exposure?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🧬 Evidence Linking Blue Light to Collagen Breakdown & Photoaging

Irradiation on Skin

* References studies showing blue light induces: * oxidative stress * ROS production * inflammatory cytokines * matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) * MMPs are enzymes associated with collagen degradation and photoaging.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7496068/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Blue Light-Induced Oxidative Stress in Live Skin

Demonstrated that blue light exposure generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which contribute to oxidative stress associated with aging.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28315451/

Blue Light Protection, Part I — Effects of Blue Light on the Skin

* Review discussing evidence that longer exposure to high-energy blue light can contribute to: * skin barrier damage * DNA damage * photoaging
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33247615/