The New Generation of Skin Protectors
Confession time: until recently, I thought that anti-pollution skincare was nothing more than a fad.
Call me a cynic; a younger, more hip and slightly cuter Larry David if you will, but I tend to be skeptical of any new beauty buzzword, usually because it means there’s an onslaught of new products I need to add to my already borderline-ridiculous 8-step skincare regimen.
But, forgive me beauty gods, for I have seen the error of my ways. Research continues to suggest that air pollution is second only to UV radiation when it comes to premature ageing ? meaning anti-pollution skincare isn’t likely to be going anywhere soon, and for good reason.
THE SCIENCE
“Daily exposure to urban pollution particles have demonstrated a significant impact on external ageing,” says Leeanne Leslie, Professional Training and Education Manager at Alpha-H. “When these toxic microparticles land on the skin, they cause irritation and chemical damage, which gradually dulls the skin and can lead to impaired barrier function and ageing.” How so, you might ask" Combined with UV radiation, these pollution particles are recognised by the skin as ‘trauma’, prompting melanin production (which forms pigment spots) as a defence mechanism. The long-term effect" Visibly uneven skin tone, accelerated pigmentation and loss of collagen, as well as inflammation-related congestion. Yikes.
An even bigger yikes&...
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grittypretty
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