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Pollution Is Everywhere And Is One Of The Skin’s Worst Enemies. Here’s How To Protect From It
From the thick smog that clouds the skies to the noxious fumes belched out by cars and the pungent smoke from burning tobacco, the air we breathe daily is teeming with a whole host of pollutants that can take a real toll on our skin. And given that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air, it’s a scary thought that pollutants are everywhere and can easily penetrate the skin. And no, your body won’t be able to fight pollution on its own, so you need to give it a helping hand.
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How does pollution affect the skin?
Pollutants get a bad rap in the dermatological field because they create free radicals in the body—unstable molecules that damage the cells and tissues. Subsequently, they weaken the skin’s antioxidant capacity and leave i...
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Disclaimer
This article has been published on Women's Concepts by Ana Vasilescu, an IAO and CPD-accredited skincare consultant keen to teach others about the importance of a consistent routine.
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How to protect skin from pollution
To protect the skin from pollution, cleanse and moisturize regularly, and use protective skincare products with antioxidants and anti-pollution ingredients. Wearing protective clothing and staying indoors during peak pollution hours can also help minimize the damage. But there's actually much mor...
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Skin issues caused by pollution
According to the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, exposure to air pollutants can trigger and worsen the following skin conditions:
- Weakened antioxidant defense
- Imbalanced skin microflora
- Premature skin aging
- Hyperpigmentation and dark spots
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Pollution is not good for the skin and we should do our best to reduce its impact through an anti-pollution skincare routine.
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