Digital lifestyles have transformed the way people live and work. Today, many consumers spend a large part of their day on smartphones, laptops and other digital devices. While the inverse correlation between the time people spend on a screen and the quality of sleep has well-recognized negative outcomes for body and skin health, another physiological factor is increasingly recognized: prolonged visual concentration, accompanied by reduced blinking can place continuous micro-stress on the delicate skin around the eyes.
This continuous micro-tension particularly affects the delicate skin around the eyes. Over time, such repetitive strain may contribute to expression-related wrinkles and a fatigued appearance of the eye contour. Over time, these lifestyle-related effects can create visible signs of tiredness that are not necessarily linked to chronological aging but rather to behavioral patterns associated with modern digital life.
The eye area is especially susceptible to digital lifestyle stress. As one of the most expressive regions of the face, it reflects subtle muscular activity and physiological fatigue. Consumers frequently report that their skin appears tired despite adequate rest, particularly after long periods of concentrated screen use.
Such observations highlight a broader development in cosmetic science: the growing recognition that skin aging is influenced not only by intrinsic biological mechanisms but also by daily behavioral patterns. Understanding how modern lifestyles affect skin physiology therefore represents an important step toward developing targeted cosmetic solutions.
SkinCharge CLR™: supporting skin exposed to digital strain
To address this emerging aspect of skin aging, CLR developed SkinCharge CLR™, an active ingredient designed to support skin exposed to intensive digital lifestyles.
SkinCharge CLR™ is derived from the seeds of Vicia faba, known for their nourishing and fueling properties.
At the biological level, SkinCharge CLR™ supports the structural dermal network by increasing the expression of key dermal compounds involved in maintaining firmness and elasticity. Strengthening this network contributes to a smoother, more refreshed appearance, particularly in areas most affected by visual strain such as the eye contour.
Linking digital behavior with skin biology: a novel evaluation strategy
To investigate the efficacy of SkinCharge CLR™, a comprehensive validation strategy was applied that combines classical biological research with innovative lifestyle-oriented evaluation methods.
In vitro and ex vivo studies demonstrated the ingredient’s influence on the dermal structural network. Instrumental measurements further assessed improvements in wrinkles, firmness and elasticity.
A key novelty of the study design was the integration of digital lifestyle monitoring into cosmetic efficacy testing. In a placebo-controlled user study, participants’ daily screen time was tracked throughout the study period, allowing researchers to directly correlate digital exposure with skin condition and subjective skin comfort.
In addition, AI-based image analysis was used to determine perceived eye age, providing an objective and highly sensitive method for evaluating visible rejuvenation effects in the eye area.
By combining screen-time tracking, AI-driven image evaluation and established instrumental measurements, this multi-level approach bridges the gap between laboratory science and real-life consumer behavior.
Cosmetic science for modern lifestyles
Results from these studies demonstrate that SkinCharge CLR™ helps soften expression-related wrinkling, improves the appearance of the eye contour and supports a fresher, more rested overall skin appearance—even in individuals with high screen exposure.
By combining advanced biological research with innovative lifestyle-oriented testing methods, SkinCharge CLR™ reflects a new direction in cosmetic science. The ingredient addresses skin longevity from the perspective of modern living—supporting skin resilience, comfort and appearance in an increasingly digital world.
CLR Berlin
Author: Nathalia Gruber,
Director Marketing & Corporate Communications
