Air pollution can cause a host of skin problems, from acne breakouts to age spots and wrinkles.
If there is a time when we have to worry more about cleaning our faces, it is now. With harsh winter in full swing, temperatures dropping and air pollution on the rise, Swedish techno- beauty brand Foreo has looked at the relationship between environmental factors and skin, exposing the negative effects of the world’s most polluted cities on the health of your skin.
“Cold air has a high density and moves more slowly than warm air, so in the winter months we see a dramatic increase in air pollution, as cold air not only traps pollutants in the air, but It doesn’t disperse them either. That’s why proper winter skincare is a must, as leaving your skin unprotected will weaken your skin barrier and make you prone to a whole host of skin problems,” explains Anika Sekhri, Product Marketing Manager of Foreo.
With the burning of fossil fuels, industrial emissions, microbial decomposition processes, transportation, open burning of waste, construction and demolition, etc., big cities harbor horrible secrets that can cause serious damage not only to your skin but to your overall health and well-being. Air pollution has been linked to respiratory disease, diabetes, liver problems, bladder cancer, dementia, and fertility problems. It affects every organ and cell in our body, including the skin, and is responsible for 7 million premature deaths a year, making it one of the biggest threats to our health globally.
Air pollution can cause a host of skin problems, from acne breakouts to age spots and wrinkles. Although the skin acts as our body’s first line of defense against harmful external elements, our largest organ also has a high absorption potential. The possibility that a certain substance will be absorbed by our skin depends on several factors, such as the structure and size of the particle to which the skin is exposed. While many of them are simply too large to be absorbed, others, like air pollutants, are small enough to penetrate the skin.
Exfoliation is crucial to a good anti-pollution skincare routine, as you want to remove any residual toxins and sticky particles like soot
Once the particles break through the layers of the skin, the chemicals attached to them can cause oxidative stress that leads to a weakening of the skin barrier and inflammation. If your skin is exposed to a high concentration of harmful air pollutants and you haven’t properly protected your skin barrier, you can experience a number of skin pigmentation issues, such as uneven skin tone and dullness, as well as develop wrinkles, all of which indicators of premature aging of the skin.
In an attempt to address the issue and raise awareness of the importance of anti-pollution skincare, Foreo Luna is a high-quality silicone facial cleansing brush that will not only protect you from harmful air pollutants but also provide you with glowing, healthy-looking skin in minutes. Although the fight against air pollution is a work in progress and it will take decades to reverse the harmful effects, there are some simple steps to protect your skin right now: Cleanse.
Luna mini 3 is an ultra-hygienic silicone cleansing brush with T-sonic pulsations. The “T” in “T-Sonic” stands for transdermal, as these pulses travel through the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating blood flow and bringing oxygen to the surface while removing impurities trapped in the pores. When it comes to air pollution, double cleaning is an absolute must. A minute of gentle cleansing with Luna by Foreo, morning and night, will remove the residue of harmful pollutants from your skin.
EXFOLIATING
Exfoliation is crucial to a good anti-pollution skincare routine, as you want to remove any residual toxins and sticky particles like soot.
For this reason, the Foreo Luna range has soft silicone filaments to guarantee a deep but gentle cleansing, leaving the skin barrier intact and eliminating up to 99.5% of accumulated toxins (residues of make-up, excess sebum, and dead cells). ). In addition, Luna 3 is something of a dual agent, as its back features a firming massage mode that uses high and low-intensity pulsations to firm the skin and over time leaves the complexion illuminated and the texture of the skin. refined skin.
SKIN BARRIER PROTECTION
The skin barrier retains moisture and protects the skin from environmental toxins. It is damaged when the skin loses its natural oils as a result of using harsh, acidic acne cleansers, and once the skin barrier is damaged, the skin is left sensitive and more prone to redness and irritation.
Although cosmetics containing ceramides can seal the skin and create a protective layer with added anti-aging benefits, Foreo warns that no single ingredient can completely repair skin barrier damage, the best way to protect skin is through prevention. Since one of the biggest culprits for skin barrier breakdown is over-exfoliation and aggressive cleansing, Foreo’s iconic Luna play smart 2 will give you a deep clean and keep your skin barrier healthy even when you’re on the go.
