{This article is written in partnership with Bon Charge —they believe wellness devices, like blue light blocking bulbs, should be simple, effective, and accessible to all—and we’re honored to work with them. ~ ed.}

It’s beyond time to break-up with blue light.

The artificial light everywhere in our lives acts like a toxic lover—sabotaging our sleep—and it needs to be blocked.

Sounds dramatic, and it’s true.

Blue light is a high-energy, short-wavelength form of visible light. It is part of the natural spectrum of light, emitted by the sun, but also by artificial sources like LED bulbs and digital devices. Modern technology has significantly increased our daily exposure through artificial sources—and it is impacting our lives, way more than we think.

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Here are 3 Reasons to Block Blue Light like a Badass—& 3 of our Favorite Blue Blocking Bulbs.

1) Once Blue is out of sight, your circadian rhythm will start humming just right.

Everything from settings on our phones to blue light blocking glasses attempts to reduce our exposure to the disruptive light. Blocking it is commonly known to reduce eye strain that causes dryness, fatigue, and headaches.

But did ya know our body temperature, metabolism, and hormones (like melatonin & cortisol) are guided mainly by lighting cues too?

Our physical, mental, and behavioral selves depend on a natural, internal 24-hour clock. The one regulating our sleep-wake cycle—our circadian rhythm.

And are folks really aware of how blue light ruins their overall rhythm?  If we were, we’d be trying harder to block it.

Scientists are diving deep into research on this.

“An irregular circadian rhythm can have a negative effect on a person’s ability to sleep and function properly, and can result in a number of health problems, including mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder,” according to Harvard Health.

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2) Dropping this light helps you sleep tight.

The harsh, baby-waking, roommate-resenting, and sleep-disrupting effects of traditional night lights need to go, like now.

At night, light throws the body’s biological clock, the circadian rhythm, out of whack. Sleep suffers—and even worse, Harvard’s research shows that it just might contribute to the causation of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity too.

And still, we need something so we may see after dark and into the wee hours. What should we turn to instead?

Red light—the sleep-friendly illumination of soft, calming red light allows you to navigate your surroundings without disturbing your body’s natural sleep rhythms.

3) Light seeps in—skin deep.

Managing the impact of blue light in our environment is crucial, as research indicates that blue light can affect us through our skin.

Blue light from screens and the sun penetrates skin deeper than UV, causing oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation, leading to premature aging (wrinkles, dullness) and worsening conditions like acne and eczema, requiring antioxidants and mineral sunscreens for protection.

And…

In true Elephant style, it wouldn’t be cool to share all this doom and gloom and not shout loud and proud about the three blue blocking lights we love.

Full Spectrum Light Bulbs:

Imagine a bulb that changes with the natural cycles of the day.

A happy full spectrum soft white light for the daytime, a lower blue wavelength light with a warm yellow glow, and an amber hue for the golden hours of the afternoon—with zero blue light.

BON CHARGE’s full spectrum light bulb rotates through all three with the flick of your switch.

Full Spectrum Lamp:

This sleek lamp did all that it said it would. The white light lifted our spirits and mood during the gray days of a Midwestern winter. The amber glow offered a relaxing cool down tone. And, the gentle red glow fell on the pages of our favorite reads cueing us that it’s almost time to sleep.

The hands down winner of all three has been the Night Light at my house—I kid you not.

The Motion Sensor Night Light:

The red light from BON CHARGE’s motion sensor light has saved shins and stumbles on the way to a middle of the night sip of water. We can only imagine how it would help a walk down the hall for an is-the-baby-okay peek or a late-night return to a dorm room without disturbing anyone’s sleep.

It’s designed to be propped up or stuck in place, and it’s absolutely silent. There is no need to search for switches or buttons anymore. The motion sensor, versatile design graced our hallways, bedrooms, bookshelves, and bathrooms.

We loved it because no one was awakened during our home-testing, not even the dog. Those wandering in the night, did what they needed to do—and fell back into sleep with ease.

So if you’re looking for a holiday, hostess, or birthday gift, this family recommends anything from BON CHARGE.

Send a desk lamp to your college student. Zip a motion sensor night light to your folks. Or, woo your friends with a daytime high and afternoon glow bulb at home. Each flicker-free, low EMF light is a practical gift.

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Oh sure, there are other products out there holding up their blue light blocking metaphorical shield. Yet nothing we’ve tried so far has been as strong, lasted as long, or recharged as quickly as the devices from BON CHARGE.

The BON CHARGE Scientific Advisory Board brings together leading voices in human performance, integrative medicine, and longevity science. They ensure every BON CHARGE ritual is grounded in science and designed for daily life, helping to shape the future of human recovery, sleep, radiance, and wellbeing—one wavelength at a time.

“At BON CHARGE, we are dedicated to offering a diverse range of circadian-friendly lighting that will infuse your life with optimal light, providing an alternative to traditional LED lighting that is filled with unbalanced blue light.”

The life-changing, blue blocking lights from BON CHARGE are now stacked into my overall wellness routine—and will be stuffed in some stockings too. Go on and give your lighting a refresh for the new year—and give that circadian rhythm of yours a great gift, a reset.