How the Enviroment Affects Your Skin?
Sun: The rays of the sun have
more potential to change the look of your skin than any other
environmental factor. A sunburn or even a tan indicates your skin has
been damaged, and sun damage causes your skin to age before it's time.
Ultraviolet light from the sun breaks down collagen and elastin, the
building blocks of your skin, causing wrinkling and sagging. The sun's
rays also make skin rough and can over stimulate pigment cells, causing
brown spots. To protect your skin: Doctors recommend the daily use of a
sunscreen or foundation with an SPF 15.
Winter and Summer: Your skin is
pliable and soft, and tends to look its best in humid climates. That's
because skin actually draws the moisture from the air into its top
layers. Meanwhile, dry air will sap moisture from the skin, leaving it
flaky, tight and rough. Eventually your skin adjusts -- even if you
were to move to Alaska from the tropics, your skin wouldn't stay dry
forever. In the meantime, a good moisturizer (and drinking lots of
water) will help with the symptoms of dry skin.
Pollution: Pollution is a troublemaker in a couple of important ways:
Dust can clog pores and increase bacteria on the face, both of which
cause acne. Invisible chemical pollutants in the air can interfere with
your skin's natural protection system. Studies show that pollution can
actually cause reactions in the skin that inhibit the way skin builds
and repairs itself.
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