Our skin is the biggest organ of our body and one of the most exposed to the external environment. And if left unprotected, a ripple effect can be experienced.
How does pollution harm the skin?
If it is harmful to inhale toxic chemicals through the respiratory system, it is also harmful to absorb free radicals in our skin from the environment. Anti Pollution Skincare
Our body is in a constant struggle to keep the balance between these free radicals and antioxidants. It naturally combats the effects of free radicals before they actually create damage.
However, when there is too much and/or constant exposure to pollution and UV radiation, these sources of free radicals can tip the balance between the two. And drain your reserve of antioxidants, specifically vitamins E and C.
When this happens, our skin barrier can be compromised, making us susceptible to skin allergies, skin breakouts, and hyperpigmentation.
And if you already have a weakened barrier, to begin with, it might be more difficult to protect your skin. Anti Pollution Skincare
How does skincare protect the skin?
If you live within the metro, it is quite a challenge to avoid pollution.
Wearing skincare to fight off free radicals before they even do harm on your skin can take you a long way.
Which antioxidants should you use?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Ferulic acid
- Glutathione
- Retinol
- Niacinamide
- Resveratrol
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
