Don’t sit too close to that energy saving light bulb. Shedding light on a disturbing new study...

Whether or not you’re upset that incandescent light bulbs will soon be fading away, you might want to stock up while you still can...

There is some more disturbing news about the new energy saving light bulbs we’ll have to use. A recent study put the new bulbs into the research spotlight. They tested various brands and wattages and every single one failed a particular safety test. It was determined that each bulb tested was emitting harmful UVA and UVC rays, something incandescent bulbs don’t produce. 

Energy saving CFL bulbs are coated with phosphor, which is supposed to block harmful radiation from exiting the bulb. The problem is that there are often chips, cracks or bald patches in that protective coating, especially in spiral shaped bulbs. The closer you are to that bulb, the more at risk you are for skin damage, including premature aging, impaired wound healing and skin cancer. It is recommended you stay at least 30 inches away from CFL bulbs and avoid using any CFLs with a visible defect in the coating.