Experts say that cell phone use damages the skin and can cause acne

Studies show that a cell phone can hold up to 10 times more bacteria than public toilets. Several tests have therefore been done to check how the cell phone damages the skin and can be one of the main causes of acne. 19659002]

As we put the cell phone in our ear and flatten it on our cheek, the bacteria come into contact with the skin and mix with sweat, grease and makeup remnants.

The result? Rashes on the skin, pimples, blemishes, acne and even premature aging by the blue light of the screens.

"In the phone, many substances accumulate and this can theoretically clog pores and cause acne, but not bacteria but the dirt of the cell phone, "he warns.

For his part, Dr. Joshua Zeichner, research director of Dermatology and Cosmetic Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, explains that acne is caused mainly by genetics but if we approach the skin of the face a cell constantly increases the risk of rashes.

"When you bring the phone closer to your face, oils, dirt and makeup accumulate on your surface and these substances are returned to your face when you take the phone, thus contributing to the inflammation and blockage of pores, "says the specialist.

When the pores are blocked, the free flow of natural oils into the skin is prevented, causing imperfections.

It is a fact that the cell phone damages the skin and according to experts, the ideal is to regularly clean cell phones with alcohol disinfectant to prevent dirt, oils and bacteria from being transferred to the skin.

There are other options such as the PhoneSoap that disinfects the devices through ultraviolet light. If you have a tendency to acne, Dr. Zeichner recommends cleaning the skin with specialized facial hygiene products and choosing to use the headphones when talking on the phone instead of putting the phone on directly in the face.

In addition to pimples and acne, there is scientific evidence that warns against premature aging caused by blue light from cell phones and other devices.

A 2013 study indicates that blue light can have the same effects as UVA and UVB rays on the skin. "Some data suggest that high-energy visible light may be related to premature aging," warns Dr. Zeichner.