Screens vs skin

traviolet light from the sun, although it is reportedly less damaging due to its wavelength.

cheeks or upper lip, have also been reported at Son Espases due to chronic screen use.

According to dermatology experts at Palma’s Son Espases hospital, the blue light radiation from screens can cause staining, dehydration and ageing skin if used uninterruptedly for many hours, as well as wrinkles and pigmentation.

Furthermore, they explain that this radiation penetrates further into the skin than ul­

The experts admit that it is not yet known exactly how many hours of prolonged exposure can cause this damage, but they can confirm that 48 hours of uninterrupted screen use can cause blemishes on the skin.

Cases of melasma, a tan or dark skin discolouration that usually affects women and can appear on the forehead,

To prevent damage, the experts advise the use of socalled physical or mineral sunscreens, which work better than their chemical counterparts in keeping out blue light.

They are especially recommended for people who work long hours in front of a computer or who are otherwise required to spend large amounts of time facing a screen uninterruptedly.

Taking the pee

A RESTAURANT owner in Coll de Soller who was fed up with cyclists and tourists relieving themselves near the entrance to his establishment took the law into his own hands and put up a sign in Spanish, English and German stating “This is not a public toilet. Urinating is prohibited.”

Secret location

A POPULAR TikToker from Mallorca has gone viral with a video calling on other social media users not to post the location of their photos or videos on the island’s beaches to prevent overcrowding. “You’re ruining the island in exchange for a handful of ‘likes’,” she said.

Skivers caught

UP to 40 people are being prosecuted for failing to show up to man the polling stations in the local and regional elections in Mallorca in May. Members of stations are elected at random and are obliged to attend unless they can justify a valid reason to be exempted.

On the telly

A YOUNG Mallorca YouTuber who became famous throughout Spain with his videos about rural life has been signed by Catalan television station TV3 to host a reality TV competition to find the best farmer in Catalonia. Miquel Montoro will star alongside well ­ known actress and presenter Anna Simon.

Very yummy

MALLORCA vocational training centre ADEMA has reached the final in a nationwide food competition to find the best sustainable, low carbon footprint, zero food waste recipes while prioritising healthy eating. Dietetics degree students at ADEMA presented a veggie burger made with seasonal and locally grown ingredients.