STYLE TIPS
How to Protect Your Skin
From Pollution
U
nless you live at a very high altitude with clean air,
your skin is probably suffering every day by exposure to dirt, toxins and free radicals. Protecting
it and fighting the effects of pollution isn’t always easy,
but it’s worth it.Find out how to protect your skin from
pollution with a few simple tricks, from choosing the right
type of skincare products to avoiding exposure to more
toxins. By fighting pollution when it comes to your skip,
you’ll be able to avoid breakouts, inflammation, and
keep it looking young for longer.
Cleanse the Right Way
If you don’t cleanse your skin enough, the dirt buildup
can cause acne and blemishes. If you overcleanse,
you risk stripping away the
natural oil barrier and making
your skin even more sensitive
to toxins and free radicals.
You should make sure that
you cleanse your skin carefully before bedtime every
day. You don’t have to use a
cleanser in the morning if you
slept on a clean pillowcase,
water is enough. Using a very
light and delicate cleanser is
an option, but you might be
overdoing it.
Choose Your Skincare
Products Carefully
The best way to protect your skin from pollution is to
make sure that antioxidants are a big part of your skincare regiment. That means vitamins A, C and E, along
with extracts from antioxidant-rich foods or green tea.
Avoid Skincare Interactions
Many antioxidants are sensitive compounds, but none
are as easy to destabilize as vitamin C. If you want your
antioxidant-rich creams and serums to have the intended effect, you should avoid using them right before or
after other powerful compounds. Vitamin C does not mix
well with AHAs, Retinol, and Benzoyl Peroxide.
Introduce More Antioxidants to Your Diet
Since there are issues with antioxidant stability in skin
care, you