The connection between our bodies’ sleep-wake cycles and light cannot be understated.
In fact, some scientists consider light sensitivity to be a human being’s 6th sense since even blind people are able to detect light intensity.¹⁹
The negative effects of light exposure after dark include:
- Skin cell damage²⁰
- Disruption of the natural sleep cycle¹⁸
- Development of sleep-wake disorders¹⁹
- Disrupted metabolism²¹
As discussed in a previous article, sleep deprivation of any kind leads to an imbalance hormonal profile, which can result in a long list of unattractive side effects on your physical appearance.
So, how can you optimize your light consumption to prevent these side effects?