Skin Care tips: 6 tips to keep your skin safe in a polluted environment

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Apr 11, 2024, 11:49 AM IST

Decreasing air quality has created a sense of panic in our minds, especially with the unexpected piling of haze around us in recent days. Here are some of the ultimate tips for skin care:
 

One of the most important organs that suffers the most from the deteriorating quality of the air is our skin, which serves as our first line of protection against environmental pollutants. 

In addition to harming the skin barrier, pollution can aggravate pre-existing skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. Pollutants such as fine particulate matter, ozone, and hazardous chemicals can lead to premature skin aging. It's critical to shield your skin from the damaging impacts of air pollution. 

Coming into contact with these toxic contaminants is most likely to affect the skin, the body's biggest organ.

Pollution can cause long-term damage to your skin. However, there are certain measures to keep your skin safe from the harmful impacts of pollution. 

Following these helpful hints will improve your skin in numerous ways:

1. Exfoliate: Women have been making homemade scrubs for decades. Exfoliation can help you avoid the negative consequences of pollution. Prepare scrubs with natural ingredients at home and exfoliate your skin a minimum of once a week to prevent pollutants from accumulating.

2. Always keep your skin clean: Cleanse your face with a decent face wash at least twice a day: once in the morning and another time before bed. This is a simple yet incredibly effective tip for keeping your skin clean. Do this religiously to prevent pollutants from accumulating on your skin's surface.

3. Use Antioxidant-rich products: Incorporate skincare products containing antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, which help battle free radicals caused by pollution.

4. Use Skin-Friendly Home Remedies: Instead of relying on chemical-laden skin products and cosmetics, it is strongly advised to go for skin-friendly home remedies that are high in antioxidants and nutrients necessary for healthy skin. Home treatments can help your skin stay naturally fresh, whether it's due to premature aging or other pollution-related skin disorders.

5. SPF is mandatory: Even on foggy days, don't forget to use sunscreen. It provides protection from damaging UV radiation and air pollution.

6. Maintain your skin hydrated: Keeping your skin hydrated is now a vital need in today's world. Given the high degree of pollution that our skin is exposed to, it is critical to keep your skin hydrated. The easiest approach to achieve this is to drink enough of water throughout the day and to constantly apply face mists to keep it moisturized from the outside.

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