The Dimming Glow: How Our Skin Shows the Toll of Screen Fatigue

Adapted from CNA938’s “Wellness Hour: Tired Eyes, Tired Face — The New Epidemic of Screen-Fatigued Skin” (aired 10^th Nov 2025, featuring Dr Jaron Koh, Aesthetic Medicine Doctor at Cambridge Medical Group).

Why We’re Seeing “Digital Ageing” More Than Ever

“When you spend long hours in front of screens, it’s not just your eyes that feel tired — your skin begins to tell a story you might not realise,” shared Dr Jaron Koh at [03:25 min].
“The tiny micro-expressions — the squints, the frowns, the lines of concentration — are repeated hundreds of times a day. Over time, they leave an imprint.”

Dr Koh explains that this subtle muscle over-activity, combined with blue-light exposure and stress, leads to what he calls “the dimming glow” — when skin loses its radiance and looks fatigued even when you feel fine.

Signs of Screen-Tired Skin

At [07:10 min], Dr Koh outlined early warning signs:

• Fine lines across the forehead or between the brows (from constant focusing)
• Crow’s feet or under-eye creases from prolonged squinting
• Dull, uneven tone despite regular skincare
• Increased sensitivity and dryness due to disrupted skin barrier

“You may notice the glow fades even with enough sleep,” he added. “That’s often lifestyle-related rather than chronological ageing.”

Where Science Meets Self-Care — Cambridge Medical Group’s Approach

At [12:40 min], Dr Koh shared that addressing “screen fatigue skin” requires both behavioural resets and clinically guided rejuvenation.

At Cambridge Medical Group, doctor-led solutions include:

• Non-invasive skin rejuvenation lasers – to refine texture and restore brightness.
• Hydration and skin-booster treatments – to replenish elasticity and moisture lost through prolonged screen exposure.
• Ultrasound-based tightening (Ultherapy PRIME) – to firm and lift areas affected by constant micro-expressions.
• Personalised consultations – so every plan addresses each patient’s screen habits, sleep rhythm, and stress levels.

“Our goal,” Dr Koh emphasised at [15:20 min], “is not to erase expression — it’s to restore balance so your skin looks rested and alive again.”

Everyday Fixes That Make a Difference

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
• Unclench your jaw and soften your brows periodically.
• Hydrate well and prioritise night-time skin repair.
• Reduce screen brightness in dim environments.

Reconnect with Your Natural Radiance

Screen fatigue is an inevitable part of modern life — but it doesn’t have to show.
If your skin feels as tired as your eyes, book a consultation with Dr Jaron Koh at Cambridge Medical Group to explore personalised, clinically safe treatments that help restore your natural glow.

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